Welcome–Lewis County Gospel Mission

Mission Statement: Glorify God by meeting spiritual and physical needs of the homeless and needy in Lewis County.

Director’s Note:

As we look forward to this new year, it is important to remember where we have been. 2025 was a year of new challenges for the Mission.

In January 2025, the economy was not in the best place. Many local people were and still are feeling the effects of economic challenges. Early in the year we started noticing an upward trend in people needing our services. That trend continued to late June when the US Supreme Court ruled that people could be arrested for overnight camping on public property. This increased our day-to-day traffic by 25% in a matter of week. Many of our new guests were not from Lewis County. This influx of new guests changed the daily dynamics of how people got along. During the last half of 2025, we often had crowds of over 100 people waiting for breakfast or lunch. 2025 ended with 41,055 meals served!

We received a grant for a condenser /compressor unit to be used on a new walk-in freezer. As I write this, the final touches are being put on the freezer. This is an exciting accomplishment! This doubles our frozen food storage! What a blessing.
In November, Terry Wilson, a longtime volunteer, doner, and board member passed away. His dedication to bringing the Gospel of Christ to the “least of these” will be remembered for generations. I miss you, Terry Willson, and “running into you” as we worked frantically to get a Friday morning breakfast ready! I know that in heaven you will find Terry Wilson washing feet!

In December the Mission experienced the second major flood event in 3 ½ years. With water levels 3 to 5 feet deep around our building. Only about 6 inches got inside! The Mission was closed for 2 ½ days while minor damage and cleanup was dealt with. Thank you, Jesus, for your loving care for YOUR Mission.

The Mission ended the year with nearly $7,000, revenue over expenses. This is so exciting! This only happened through our generous donors! Thank you for your generosity!

What is to come in 2026?

Annual theme: Mission Possible!

February 21, 2026, the Mission will be celebrating 30 years of serving the needy and hurting of Lewis County. There will be a community celebration event at the Mission. Watch for further information.

The annual auction is also coming up. We are looking at some exciting changes and opportunities for our supporters and friends! This will be an exciting time of sharing past triumphs and future Goals. Please watch for more information soon!

As noted in the 2025 highlights, we have outgrown our current facility! As We pray for God’s leading, we are actively searching for a facility that will allow us to expand our ability to assist people finding themselves in poverty, addiction and/or mental health distress. Potential services would include short term housing, residential recover programs, collaboration with partner organizations, additional mealtimes, Space for dental and medical clinics, and much more! Oh, and something not in a serious flood zone would be nice!

Last, but not least, we are so blessed to have a great community that supports what we do year after year. THANK YOU.

– Rollin
Executive Director

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you cam to visit me” (Matthew 25:35, 36).

Serving God’s love to the homeless and needy of Lewis County.