Who We Are:
Lydia's Gate in Mio, Michigan, is a temporary shelter and a sanctuary for women and children. We extend the radical hospitality of Christ by offering warm beds, nourishing meals, and genuine fellowship. We don't just offer comfort; we offer the life-changing power of Christ.
We are here to be tender disciples who model God's love and help our guests realize the immense potential they have to change their circumstances and rewrite their future when they anchor their hope and faith in Jesus Christ.
Equipping for a New Life:
Our commitment goes beyond love; it is practical and personal. We provide individualized case management, helping each person address their unique needs. This includes:
The Power of a Biblical Focus:
Our difference is our unwavering focus on Christ as the catalyst for transformation. We are called to be stewards on His behalf. To ensure this biblical mission remains our single focus, we rely entirely on private and community support, declining all state and federal funding. This allows us to maintain a pure, God-centered operation, following His principles rather than the constraints of man's law.
Lydia's Gate in Mio, Michigan, is a temporary shelter and a sanctuary for women and children. We extend the radical hospitality of Christ by offering warm beds, nourishing meals, and genuine fellowship. We don't just offer comfort; we offer the life-changing power of Christ.
We are here to be tender disciples who model God's love and help our guests realize the immense potential they have to change their circumstances and rewrite their future when they anchor their hope and faith in Jesus Christ.
Equipping for a New Life:
Our commitment goes beyond love; it is practical and personal. We provide individualized case management, helping each person address their unique needs. This includes:
- Job Readiness: Resume building and interview coaching to secure employment.
- Housing Stability: Actively searching for and securing a new, safe home.
- Resource Connection: Linking with state and local aid designed to uplift those in poverty.
The Power of a Biblical Focus:
Our difference is our unwavering focus on Christ as the catalyst for transformation. We are called to be stewards on His behalf. To ensure this biblical mission remains our single focus, we rely entirely on private and community support, declining all state and federal funding. This allows us to maintain a pure, God-centered operation, following His principles rather than the constraints of man's law.
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." (1 Peter 4:10)
