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New Hope Church

Serving In Valdosta, GA
March 16, 2025
Community: Valdosta
Partner: First Methodist Church Of Valdosta
Staff: Annie Knott, Shannon Swedock, Shelby Pace

Meet our Church Partner

by Annie Knott | March 16, 2025 11:07 PM

Missions Director Emily Reaves of First Methodist Church of Valdosta is excited to host our mission team this week! 
Meet our Church Partner

Meet Your Pelican Staff

by Annie Knott | March 16, 2025 11:09 PM

The Pelican Staff are excited and ready to serve alongside New Hope Church! 

Meet Your Pelican Staff

Finally Arrived

by Shannon Swedock | March 17, 2025 10:23 AM

After being delayed 24 hours due to storms, New Hope Church has arrived at our host church.

Finally Arrived

Living Bridges

by Shannon Swedock | March 17, 2025 12:24 PM

Today we worked at Living Bridges Ministry Community Center. 

We did a lot of yard work.

Living Bridges

Food Sorting

by Shannon Swedock | March 17, 2025 12:25 PM

We also sorted food to be given out for various programs.
Food Sorting

Encouragement

by Shannon Swedock | March 17, 2025 12:26 PM

We also wrote encouraging notes for their clients when life gets tough.
Encouragement

Prayer

by Shannon Swedock | March 17, 2025 10:14 PM

We closed our time with Ms. Darcy by praying over her and she did the same for us. 

Prayer

Street Feed

by Shannon Swedock | March 17, 2025 10:19 PM

In the afternoon we attended and helped at a street feed in town. This happens every Monday. People in the community show up with food and serve those experiencing homelessness or those just unable to provide their own meal that day. These students were so bold and engaged with so many of the attendees. There were so many impactful moments.
Street Feed

LAMP

by Shannon Swedock | March 18, 2025 10:46 AM

This morning our team served at LAMP. It is an organization that assists those who are experiencing homelessness. We prepared food that was served for lunch.

LAMP

LAMP

by Shannon Swedock | March 18, 2025 5:13 PM

These guys manned the sign in sheet.

LAMP

LAMP

by Shannon Swedock | March 18, 2025 5:14 PM

Donald manned the entry door.
LAMP

LAMP

by Shannon Swedock | March 18, 2025 5:15 PM

These guys served over 100 people.
LAMP

LAMP

by Shannon Swedock | March 18, 2025 8:10 PM

Troyce was in charge of bagging.

LAMP

Serving Together

by Shannon Swedock | March 20, 2025 8:05 AM

On Wednesday morning we joined Orange Park Methodist Church to serve at Living Bridges’ garden. Ms. Darcy was so thankful for all the work we did. She even fed us lunch!

Serving Together

Ms. Sandy’s House

by Shannon Swedock | March 20, 2025 8:08 AM

On Wednesday afternoon, a group of us went to help clear debris at Ms. Sandy’s house. She had 2 large trees fall on her roof and across her yard. 
Ms. Sandy does so much for the community of Valdosta and we were privileged to be able to assist her in this small way.
Ms. Sandy’s House

Wednesday Afternoon

by Shannon Swedock | March 20, 2025 8:12 AM

A different group of us worked at Living Bridges’ warehouse. 
Wednesday Afternoon

See You Later

by Shannon Swedock | March 20, 2025 8:18 AM

We are so grateful for our time spent in Valdosta this week. We were able to serve many different people and organizations. Our faith has grown stronger and we hope we get to spend time in this community in the future. 
For now, see you later!
See You Later

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | March 21, 2025 11:57 PM

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