Hello Everyone,
Tonight was a great night as always as we headed out with 120 hot pasta and breadstick meals from Ziano's Italian Eatery !!!! When we got to the park we saw many come out- not all at once -some coming later in the evening but it worked out good so as to have time to talk to everyone!! We saw Rich this week and he was full of flowers to hand out!!! Its not every week a girl gets flowers ya know but he faithfully brings enough for the women volunteers!!! He talked about how school is going and how he needs to keep up with his grades and attendance!! Saw another one of our friends who was so happy he will now be getting some assistance and you could see the relief on his face!!! Also saw another friend who also was relieved to tell us that his sister is doing ok this week from a illness - he kept talking about how happy he was for her!! Saw one of our friends who had a rough week- violence among them is something that seems to be happening more and more- very sad. At the park we gave out a sleeping bag, some blankets, coats, socks and some clothing and hygiene items and canned goods! We took time to pray also with one of our friends who asked for a Bible this week- so great!! At the end of our time there we listened as one of our friends himself led us in prayer- love hearing that!!!!
Next stop at the mission was busy as always. Saw a lot of new people this week and gave out all the jackets we brought! One man came over smiling ear to ear because he needed a jacket and he found one that fit perfectly!! Listened as some talked about how they are moving out and finally being able to start anew. Heard a story from a young man who really cant believe that he received a opportunity to go to college in another state and will be leaving soon. He talked about how he has no idea how that happened.......God wink!!! He talked about how happy he is to get a fresh start!!!! As we gathered to pray in a giant circle we talked about how one would feel if someone would have stepped in for them the day they were in court and took the punishment for them....no court, no prison, no parole, no fines, no mission etc.... we talked about how that's what Jesus did when He died for us- He took it ALL- took if for us. We talked about how we need to commit our lives to Him and that He will help us and then we prayed!!!
Next stop was the bridge and while the bridge is no place for anyone we did have some laughs, some tears were shed, some advice given and some good news for those who are trying to get out of under there!! Took time to pray as well and again a couple raccoons came to visit as well!!! Last stop was very busy and we joked that there was a party going on!!! Saw our friend who was injured this summer and he showed us the results of that sad day- but again he taught us the power of forgiveness when he said he has no hard feelings towards the person who hurt him! The area was packed and we gave out another sleeping bag, some blankets, canned goods, first aid items, trash bags and a lot of love!! Talked a little sports as well!! Took time to pray this week by people who were there and again what a blessing that is!!
So we had great weather, great company as we had the @Fort Wayne Federals Hockey Team joined us to serve!! We learned tonight about forgiveness, second chances on different levels and how the greatest thing you can do for someone is love them, is to serve them, not judge others, to listen and go beyond yourself for someone else just like Christ did for us!!! A big Thanks to MJS Apparel Screen Printing & Embroidery, Dennis Brown, Melanie Housley Perlich, Tammy Liechty, Kevin K Shupenia, @Jacob Krupp, Zach Parks, @ Mitch McEvan, Chad Swartz, Brendan Lewis, Mark Stebing, @ Lynn Stebing, @ Diane Lewis,
@Angela Gerardot, @Pathway Community Church, @Auburn Massage Center, @Sarah Lapadot, @Heather Davis, @Tracy Bulllion, @Bev Gunnion, Pam, @Denise Helmer, ..... THANKYOU EVERYONE for making this week possible and check out our next post which will have our needs for the upcoming week and don't forget to ask someone to church this week!!!!
