The Clothes Closet

The Clothes Closet is a clothing ministry of The Bridge of the Penn-York Valley Churches, a non-profit Christian ministry run by lay and clergy volunteers of over 30 churches in the Valley.  It is located at the North Waverly Chapel, 40 Route 34, Waverly, NY, in a free standing building behind the church.

 The Clothes Closet provides clothing and small household items (such as towels, sheets, curtains, dishes, silverware, toys, and children’s books) to those in need free of charge (no voucher required).  Donations of good, clean clothing and small household goods are appreciated and accepted during operating hours or by special appointment.


It is our hope that those who receive assistance from The Bridge may also receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the most valuable and precious gift one could ever receive.

How do you receive the most valuable, precious, and yet free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ?

The Problem:

First, recognize the problem:  you are a sinner, separated from God by sin.  According to God’s Word, the Bible, we are all sinners:

“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”  Romans 3:23

The Consequence

Second, understand that the consequence of your sin is death.  God’s Word says,

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God  is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”  Romans 6:23 (emphasis added)

The Solution

Third, recognize the solution:  Jesus Christ.  Jesus, who was without sin, died on the cross for you and me.  Jesus paid for your sin and for mine.   You can’t earn it.  You don’t have to clean up your act first.  It is a gift.

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”  Romans 5:8

The Response

Fourth, accept the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.  All you have to do is accept the gift.  You can be saved by faith; confessing with your mouth and believing in your heart that Jesus is Lord.

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.  For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved….for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”  Romans 10:9, 10, 13

If you have just accepted the gift of eternal life, we encourage you to talk to a pastor or church representative to help assist you in your new walk with Jesus.

May God Bless you in your journey!