Perhaps you remember the thrill of getting a pair of new shoes. It was the happiest of days, especially if your old pair looked old and worn. People who work with Sole Mission get to see that joy on the faces of so many children who get a new pair of shoes.

On February 4th Seadrift’s First Assembly of God church hosted Sole Mission to provide area children with a new pair of shoes. This was the third time in a row that the church has invited Sole Mission. The family coming the farthest to get some shoes was from Victoria.

Sole Mission’s founders are Kelly and Alisa Ward. They work under the auspices of the U.S. Missions Department of the Assemblies of God.

Pictured are Gabriel and Anabel Longoria. They were one of many children who came to get a pair of shoes. Sixty-five pairs were given away with the help of eighteen volunteers.

Included with each pair of shoes was a new pair of socks. Thanks to an organization with a heart to help as well.

Beverly Smith, associate pastor of the church, commented on the event by saying, “We just love to see all the joy on children’s faces when they receive a new pair of shoes. We appreciate Sole Mission for providing this vital ministry all over the U.S.”