April 2024 – Gateway to Hope Ministries

Warning: If you receive an email or text from Reverend Walk Jones of the First Presbyterian Church requesting immediate assistance, it’s likely a scam.

Reverend Jones’s account was hacked, and local people have received fraudulent requests. Reverend Jones has confirmed it as spam; he is not seeking emergency help. This scam is circulating widely, so please exercise caution and verify any requests for assistance before providing any monetary support.”

Inspiration: One little boy makes a significant difference in the lives of countless others!

In 2013, a 9-year-old boy named Max Lowery from Illinois started a nonprofit organization called “Max’s Mission” to feed the hungry. He began by collecting food donations and serving meals at a local soup kitchen. Today, Max’s Mission has provided over 100,000 meals to those in need. Max’s story is a powerful reminder that anyone,… Continue reading Inspiration: One little boy makes a significant difference in the lives of countless others!

Look! A Gateway to Hope song! Here is a challenge, too! Would any musicians like to put these lyrics to music?

Verse 1)In the heart of Ocala,where the sun first appears,There’s a beacon of hope,wiping away tears.It’s St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church,where the needy find care,Every Saturday morning,love fills the air. (Chorus) Gateway to Hope,where kindness flows free,Handing out food to those in need,you see…With volunteers so amazing,hearts full of grace,Spreading love and joyin this sacred place.… Continue reading Look! A Gateway to Hope song! Here is a challenge, too! Would any musicians like to put these lyrics to music?

We encourage everyone in need of food assistance to join us on Monday, April 29th at 10:00 AM for a special food giveaway!

In conjunction with this announcement, I want to share with you a true story that echoes the Christian belief in feeding the hungry and helping those in need. As exemplified by Jesus in the Bible, particularly in the account of the feeding of the five thousand, where with only five loaves and two fish, Jesus… Continue reading We encourage everyone in need of food assistance to join us on Monday, April 29th at 10:00 AM for a special food giveaway!