Braxton talks with Dr. Christopher Wilson, the new executive director of Bounty of Bethlehem in Hendersonville, a 43-year-old Christmas Day meal ministry that brings the whole community together to serve anyone in need. Christopher shares how he first got involved as a junior high student and how the love and unity he experienced back then drew him back to lead the ministry today. The event, hosted at the Salvation Army, involves hundreds of volunteers, a massive prep process, and thousands of meals—many delivered through Meals on Wheels—along with hundreds served in person. He highlights ongoing volunteer needs, the heart behind the program, and how deeply the Hendersonville community rallies together. Despite the huge responsibility, Christopher says he feels called by God to step into this role and carry the ministry forward.
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Mission Christmas
Community Spotlight with Braxton Critcher shines a light on Mission Christmas, a year-round outreach based in Statesville that’s been serving families across North Carolina for more than a decade. Braxton talks with Ben Loomis about how his wife Kate started Mission Christmas with a simple goal—to help kids in need—and how God has grown it far beyond what they imagined.
From providing Christmas gifts and school supplies to responding to disasters like Hurricane Helene, Mission Christmas is meeting real needs with compassion and humility. You’ll hear how local volunteers, donors, and community partners are helping make a difference—and how you can be part of what God is doing through this incredible ministry.
Find out more here: https://www.mission-christmas.com/