In the heart of Moncks Corner, SC,
In the year of 2003, a vision took flight,
Pastor Mickey White, with a compassionate plea,
Sought to change lives, to bring hope in the night.

From Santee Circle Community Church he arose,
With a shepherd's heart, a purpose in sight,
A ministry to help men in their throes,
To break addictions, to find God's guiding light.

Marvin and Carol Wiggins, friends of old,
Owners of Berkeley Motel embraced the call,
They opened their doors, hearts generous and bold,
Rooms provided, a shelter for those who fall.

The "Motel Ministry" began to take shape,
Men off the streets, given a second chance,
Shelter, food, and love, no soul to escape,
Transported to church, offered a divine dance.

Critics questioned the worth of this endeavor,
Financial concerns whispered in the air,
But Marvin stood strong, his faith he would never sever,
"For one man saved, it's worth the burden we bear."

The Berkeley Motel chapter eventually closed,
Change brought by a drug store's acquisition,
Yet God's hand guided, new paths were exposed,
Tracy's Camp and Calvary Baptist's transition.

Keith Griggs stepped in as the director's helm,
Prayers lifted high, seeking God's divine plan,
Through labor, donations, a story to overwhelm,
A site emerged, built by a mighty hand.

Roads, septic systems, and a well appeared,
Donated by grace, with no cost to bear,
Buildings given, volunteers persevered,
Curriculum and guidelines formed with care.

In June 2006, the current home they found,
Relocated to Reid Hill Road's embrace,
Changed Lives Ministry, a name renowned,
2 Corinthians 5:17, a testament of grace.

And in April 2010, the Transitional House stood,
An extension of CLM, fostering growth,
Additional accountability, men understood,
Guiding their steps, preparing them for both.

So let us celebrate this ministry's tale,
Changed Lives Ministry, a beacon of light,
From humble beginnings, their mission set sail,
Transforming lives, dispelling the night.

Pastor Mickey White's vision, a ripple of grace,
Through partnership and faith, they dared to believe,
Changed Lives Ministry, a life-altering place,
Where brokenness mends, and souls receive.

May the work continue, the impact everlast,
With love as their guide, they'll never tire,
Changed Lives Ministry, a future so vast,
Building bridges of hope, setting hearts on fire

Created by 
MarkWaldrop & AI