The Refuge is a Ministry of a different color, a little out of the ordinary if you will. God gave the vision to reach out to a lost generation, a generation that does not truly know Him, just about Him. A generation that is Gospel hardened and religious in nature. The generation of young men and women that are here now are growing up knowing about God the same as they do about Islam, Buddism, Black Magic and other religions. The Lord wants His children to know the simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We at the Refuge will do our best to serve "Basic Manna" to his children of all ages and walks of life. If we have to label the ministry we are doing here I suppose we would be more of an Evangelical Street Mission. God impressed us to create an environment that is safe and relaxed, casual and inviting, to be able to reach out in a different way but with the same convictions that the Word requires. We truly want to be a City of Refuge like the ones established in the 35th chapter of the book of Numbers. Only here we will be offering shelter from your adversary the devil, who runs to and fro seeking whom he may devour (1Peter 5:8). So if you need prayer for any reason come by and you will recieve it. If you need to talk, just ask some questions, come by and ask.
The Refuge will reach out to young people, young adults and the young at heart on Saturday evenings begining @ 6pm and going until 10 pm (we will close ealier than this when nessasary) in the form of an open house, so to speak. A safe place for people to listen to music, perform drama, play pool, play video games (Spirit Guitar, Retro Systems), and express themselves in a Godly manner. This outreach will be for youth and young adults who are saved or just want a safe place to be and specifically for youth and young adults who have no place to go and are not saved but want to feel safe as well. They will be ministered to on a personal level with the goal of salvation for the lost and strengthening for the already saved. This will be at no cost to the to anyone, God is able to provide for his children. We will be holding Christian Rock Concerts as often as possible (check the calender) that will always be free of charge. (We have had some awsome regional Band here so far.)
The Refuge will also offer Family Discipleship Training with the main focus being the strengthening, through teaching of the word and laying on of hands in prayer for all who have need, of the family as a unified whole. This can take place in cell groups as the need requires. The family is another lost generation that God intended to be strong. We want to bulid up the faith and strength of our families for the glory of God. We will make written material available for those who want it.
As you visit the site please sign the guestbook and leave your testimony, if The Refuge has helped you let us know about it. You are special to God and and loved at The Refuge. If you are able, stop by and see us in person. All are welcome in God's house. Seek Refuge in His presence.