Month: November 2025

Have you ever driven by a church on a Sunday morning and thought, “I couldn’t just walk in there”? Maybe you feel you don’t have the right clothes, the right words, or that your life is too messy for a pristine pew. What if church met you exactly as you are — hot, tired, and… Continue reading Our Church Doesn’t Always Look Like “Church”

At Gateway to Hope, our volunteers are the very heart of our mission. In this series, we celebrate the individuals whose dedication makes everything possible. Today, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Caesar, a man whose former career took him across the oceans, but whose commitment now anchors him right here in our… Continue reading The Steady Hand of Caesar, Our Master of Control.

📦 What’s inside a Gateway to Hope food bag or box? • Nutrition 🥫 • Hope ✨ • Prayer 🙏 • Your love, Ocala volunteers!  💌 A note from a recipient: “This bag reminded me God sees me.”  Volunteers: You’re the secret ingredient!  “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” – Matthew 5:7