Josh Generella: “Thanks to M28 Ministry, I learned to love myself, and to know how to keep working hard and staying on the right path. They are really great people, and it is such a blessing to have them in my life. I would recommend their help to anyone struggling with drugs or alcohol.”
Barrett Gill: “Not once have I been judged or criticized by my mentor, Jimmy [Executive Director of M28 Ministry]. That makes it a lot easier to open up to them and share my story. I really appreciate the doors M28 has helped open for me.”
Rigoberto Ramos: “I eventually became homeless, living in the streets under the bridge, and that lifestyle lasted for over 20 years. Then I connected with Pastor Jim and began to receive the support and spiritual guidance that has helped sustain my recovery.”
Doug and Nikki McMullen: “M28 has blessed us beyond measure. I [Doug] volunteered my time with M28 and unexpectedly received so much more in return. Pastor Jim has made many things possible for us that we thought were out of reach because of our situation. He helped us find a place to live, finance a car, improve our credit, and more. I [Nikki] feel that M28 genuinely cares about me.”
David Davenport: “One of the best things I like about M28 is that step by step, day by day, I can really live my life on terms with God on the forefront.”
Molly Stahl: “I call them God moments. I heard this little voice inside me say, ‘Hey, are you done yet?’ and you know, at the point I was like, I am done. I put down my beer can, and that was the last time I had a sip of alcohol. Now I am at a point where I never thought I would be. I give my life over to God daily. I try to do His will and not my own.”
Susan and Ray Ancypowic: “The work we do in the House2Home warehouse is a heartfelt devotion because we feel the organization’s mission is vital work for our community. M28 has helped so many people,” said Susan and Ray Ancypowic. “We come from families where addiction profoundly affected our loved ones. We are trying to pay it forward as best we can.”
Kurtis: “Today, I have accountability. I am honest with everything. All my dirt is on the table, so what do I have to hide anymore? My kids are back in my life. I have a nicer house now than I ever had in addiction. I have more support than I have ever had. I can be present in these important moments. I am reliable. I am doing God’s will, not mine.”
Wesley James, IV: “Pastor Jim [Schambach] is my life coach. We meet every Wednesday after work, talking over things to figure them out. M28 Ministry is a great support to have. They are really there for you.”
Hank Ryan: “In my old life, there weren’t any people who cared about what I was doing. The people at M28 Ministry are genuinely interested and care about what direction my life is going. Through M28, I learned that the picture I had of the world before was false.”
Patrick Lamey: “I feel like I should have done this a long time ago, but it would not have been right. Pastor Jim helps to give me a foundation that what I am doing is correct. Even if I have struggles, he is there for me.”
Cristobal Sanchez: “You are talking with a dead man right now, but he is walking. I would not have made it without God and M28. Pastor Jim has always been there to counsel me as I navigate my new life. He has never given up on me; he has always been there for me.”
David Johnson: “M28 [Ministry] came into my life at 18 or 19 when they planted a seed. M28 taught me brutal honesty. I would meet with Pastor Jim, and he would help me develop life skills and resume building.”
Rebecca: “They came to America because of the discrimination between Christians and Muslims. They came to find a good future for their families,” Rebecca explained. “M28 Ministry has helped us provide essentials for transitioning to their new lives in Harrisburg.”
Brook: “The biggest thing that has come out of all of this is so far my ability to start walking the way that Christ would want me to walk,” said Brook. ” I want to live today, I have peace in my life. M28 Ministry has welcomed me, it feels like a home. I finally feel like I belong someplace.”
Frankie: “I claim my freedom to feed my dome. As long as God is on my side, I’m not alone,” raps Frankie C.