True Life Community Church recently celebrated the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays by giving back to two locally based charities – Partners in Hope and The Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County. Missions Servant Leader Adam Steele explains why these two organizations are so important “When it comes down to it, our church family really is blessed. We see the importance of being the hands and feet of Jesus in the city of Troy by giving back to our neighbors in need.”

The money collected for the donations are part of the church’s annual Thanksgiving Offering where part of the weekly offering goes directly back into mission projects, both locally and globally. The funds Partners in Hope receives will help fund their Caregiver’s program. This much-needed service includes transportation and friendly visits to elderly and disabled individuals over age 62 in Troy. The Family Abuse Shelter, also commonly know as the Franklin House, provides confidential shelter and advocacy services for abused and homeless adult men and women and their dependent children.

This is the only service of its kind in the county. “We’ve had the opportunity to see first-hand the good these two groups do with changing lives.” says TLC’s Lead Pastor Chris Daum. To wrap up the holiday season, the community is invited to enjoy refreshments, live music and Christmas Eve services at 4:30 or 6pm at TLC Church, located by Marsh, at 56 Foss Way in Troy.