Mobile showers, and a whole lot more.
With love, compassion and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we bring hot showers, food, clothing and medical care to the poor, the powerless, the lost and the addicted — on American streets and in the villages of Malawi.
Terry & Sue Luma
Two ordinary people who said yes to an extraordinary calling.
Founded by Terry & Sue Luma
After years of ministry work with several organizations and churches, both in the United States and abroad, the Lord called Terry and Sue into a work of their own: If Not For Grace Ministries.
"Linking together with other ministries, we provide mobile hot showers, food and clothing, medical care, and opportunities for detox — in the name of Jesus."
What began as a single mobile shower trailer parked on a street corner in Kensington, Philadelphia, has grown into a weekly rhythm of feeding, praying and washing the feet — and bodies — of neighbors the world walks past. That same heart carried Terry and Sue across the ocean, where If Not For Grace now has an active branch reaching villages throughout Malawi with Bibles, discipleship and practical relief.
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Two continents, one calling
From the streets of Philadelphia to the villages of southern Malawi.
🇺🇸 United States
Kensington & Philadelphia · Toms River · Vineland · Lakewood, New Jersey
🌾 Malawi, Africa
Chikwawa District — village outreach, church partnerships & Bible distribution
The heart behind the ministry
With love, compassion and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we reach the poor and powerless, the lost, the lonely, the addicted and the homeless — in bondage no more.
"The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."
Matthew 9:37–38"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God."
Ephesians 2:8"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
John 3:16What we're asking for right now
Every gift — clothing, food or funds — becomes a hot shower, a warm meal or a Bible placed in someone's hands.
- Men's sweatpants — medium & large
- Men's jeans — sizes 30 and 32
- Non-perishable food items
- Bibles for Malawi — approx. $15 (24,500 MWK) each
- Financial gifts toward showers, fuel and supplies
Ways to help
Reach out by phone or Facebook to arrange a drop-off, ask about giving, or find out how your church or group can join us on an outreach day.
If Not For Grace Ministries is a registered nonprofit ministry. Every donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. An official receipt is available upon request — just reach out by phone or Facebook.
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Join us on an outreach day in Kensington, Toms River, Vineland or Lakewood — no experience necessary, just a willing heart.
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Send us a name or a need and our team will be praying with you over it — nothing is too big or too small.
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Bring your church, youth group or business to serve alongside us — locally or on a future Malawi trip.
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