By Lindsey Adkison Mark and Leslie Coptsias have always been big believers in giving back. And they believe every person has a particular gift to share. “I think everybody has one set skill or ability that can be a source of inspiration for others,” Leslie said. That, she adds, has certainly been on display during…
Read MoreWesley at Frederica members live out faith, make impact on community
By Kara Witherow, Editor May 04, 2020 Nearly a year ago, Leslie and Mark Coptsias began building a four bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home on St. Simons Island. Located in the Sea Palms neighborhood, the home boasts both lake and golf course views. But what can’t be seen is the impact it will make on the Glynn County…
Read MoreGood News: Cancer Network of Hope- New Hospital Voucher Program
We share this good news, in these troubling days, to proclaim that when we come together in purpose, partnership and prayer we can make a positive difference in our community. The Cancer Network of Hope, working with the Southeast Georgia Health System, launched a new program, earlier this month, to help offset the indirect costs…
Read MoreWhat Is Needed?
We get this question all of the time – how can I help? What food is needed at the Sparrows Nest, what supplies at The Well, how can I volunteer? Here’s some quick info: Food for the Sparrows Nest: Protein is great (canned meats, pasta sauce with meat, soup with…
Read MoreRebuilding Homes and Lives – By Danny McArthur in The Brunswick News
The FaithWorks’ Open Doors program is restoring much more than houses. It is also restoring the lives of homeless people here in the Golden Isles, one renovated house at a time. The program does this in two ways — by hiring homeless individuals to restore properties and by allowing homeless people to rent them when…
Read MoreNews: Faithworks launch pilot transitional housing, work program
After living on St. Simons Island for 13 years, an individual known as Carl, who asked not to be identified by his real name, found himself homeless and using the shelter and services offered in Brunswick. He is now taking advantage of a new opportunity offered by FaithWorks Ministries and putting a bit of sweat…
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