More than 200 people attended the Bridge Ministry’s 15th annual Thanksgiving service Saturday under the bridge in downtown Augusta.
Each person received a meal and a coat.
Roger Gardner and his wife Kimmi, along with a small group of volunteers, began serving hot meals and providing basic life supplies to the inner-city poor on Saturday afternoons under the Calhoun Expressway on 15th Street in January 2007, according to the organization’s website.
“This opened the door for them to begin sharing the Gospel and restoring lives with love, hope and dignity,” the website said.
Volunteer Wallisa Lankford, center, helps hand out meals at the Bridge Ministry’s 15th annual Thanksgiving service Nov. 20. Photo by Mike AdamsBridge Ministry Pastor Roger Gardner brings his Thanksgiving message to over 200 in attendance at the Bridge Ministry’s 15th annual Thanksgiving service on Saturday, Nov. 20. Photo by Mike Adams
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Carolyn Forrest, left, and Wallisa Lankford hand out meals at the Bridge Ministry’s 15th annual Thanksgiving service on Saturday. Photo by Mike AdamsVolunteer Ellen Underwood helps hand out meals at the Bridge Ministry’s 15th annual Thanksgiving service on Saturday. Photo by Mike Adams.Over 200 people from the Augusta area received a meal and a coat at the Bridge Ministry’s 15th annual Thanksgiving service on Saturday. Photo by Mike Adams
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