Treasures beyond your imgination can be found at Bibles for Missions in downtown Orange City.
Anyone who has ever called themselves a “poor college student” is probably familiar with the concept of “thrifting.” Finding good deals on clothes, furniture and other odds and ends can be the difference between Pizza Ranch and a granola bar; a load of laundry or the alternative.
Like many other thrift stores, Bibles for Missions offers quality, used merchandise at exceptionally low prices to assist those looking for a good deal or facing financial hardship – hence, college students. While offering incredible steals on quality clothes, books and home décor, this thrift center supports an international organization called the Bible League.
Since 1936, the Bible League has distributed over 700 million copies of Scripture and discipled individuals and communities in more than 60 countries around the world.
Presently, there are 13 Bibles for Missions Thrift Centers in operation. Over the years, these centers have enabled more than $13 million worth of Scriptures to be shared around the globe. It is this ministry’s hope that individuals touched by their outreach will feel compelled to start up new centers in their own communities.
Orange City’s center was opened three years ago by Bibles for Missions Regional Coordinator, Jessica Bruinsma. Bruinsma explained that each center chooses a country they wish to support. All of Orange City’s funds go toward placing Scripture in Haiti.
“What is so neat about the Bible League is that it’s not just a Bible distribution. It’s an evangelism tool,” Bruinsma said.
All merchandise sold at Bibles for Missions is supplied by donations. Donations of new or gently used clothing, furniture and other house hold items, is one of the ways in which the centers are able to give all proceeds to the support of the Bible League.
Bibles for Missions is also staffed entirely by volunteers. In the United States there are over 1,000 volunteers dedicated to God’s work in their town and the world through Bibles for Missions.
“My favorite part about working here is meeting folks who have a passion for mission,” Bruinsma said.
If “thrifting” is a hobby or habit of yours, consider joining the ministry and spreading the gospel to the world. Orange City’s Bibles for Missions is located at 116 Second Street NW.
