“And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You? When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You? The King will answer and say to them, 'Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.” Matthew 25:38-40


The opportunity to be blessed:

I remember standing with Michelle Koranda during the kick-off of Monarch House and saying ”This is bigger than we can even imagine”. I had no idea that God would change so many lives of those who stepped up to help with Monarch, and God is doing the same thing again. I am in awe that a few months later we would be working with Orange County Rescue Mission to go the next step in the name of God to help those in need, the homeless of Corona.

The official roll out of the Corona-Norco Rescue Mission will be June 12th in the Main Auditorium of Crossroads. You can find information on http://www.crossroadschurch.com/home.asp and Chuck blogged about it on his Entheos Blog http://www.crossroadschurch.com/blog

That night we will hear the vision set forth by Chuck and Jim Palmer of OCRM and the plans for the Corona-Norco Rescue Mission. To be a part of this monumental event all you need to do is be there at 7pm.

This facility is currently known as “God’s Kitchen, Circle of Hope” on the corner of Sheridan and Harrison. From the working standpoint have a 7500 sq foot facility with multiple bathrooms, a commercial kitchen, living quarters, dining room and offices. It will be a painting, flooring, window, landscape and general fix-up project with maybe a few walls thrown up just to keep it interesting.

God is bringing together a force of people from different areas of the community to make sure the need is met, including Darrel Talbert, Director of Redevelopment for Corona, Dan Raatjes from Lennar Homes and RCR Plumbing which has already been on site helping out. Baxter Miller of BMLA Landscape Architecture is designing the landscaping. Ken Yannayon of Home Aide has pledged support and Mary Sinson of South Hills Church is making plans to involve their church.

From Crossroads, our Scott Hassman has already talked to the Home Depot Foundation and President and they are excited to get involved in the project. Kirk Bennett did our blueprint of the existing structure. Ray Ortega stepped in to insure the A/C work gets running for the summer. Jon Apogee just finished our “Before” pictures, you will see those posted soon! Just to be clear though, with all that help we are still going to need you!

We are still in the planning stages and there are no construction dates set as of yet, but all of that will soon change. Now that the official kick-off (June 12th) is just 2 weeks away, you will be seeing more email and more requests for assistance.

Your next step is to attend the meeting on June 12th and hear the vision, let God show you what we can all do to forward the compassion found in Jesus Christ. God will make a difference in the City of Corona. Will you be a part of that difference?