October 11th Visit

The picture for today is of the hands of one the homeless that were visited while they were reading scripture.

What a busy night we had of meeting needs tonight!! Heard so many requests from sleeping bags, blankets, cough drops, socks, warm clothing to book bags and we were able to say "YES" to all!!! THANKYOU to everyone who made it possible this week to give what we did!! Some have had items stolen or they are wet and we were able to meet the need!!

At the park tonight we heard about one of our friends who this past summer got into a mess with another one our friends and the situation does not look good for one of them as people shared what they heard. We also heard from one about his sister and again more prayer was needed last night for her. He though was happy about being able to work that day and have some money in his pocket Talked with another one of our friends whose mother had just passed away and he was now having to face the viewing and funeral- such sadness again! We saw Dan who was doing good and some good news to tell us which is always GREAT to hear good news!! After a hour or so we gathered up to pray and one of our friends prayed for ALL the requests named and as we stood there in the dark holding each others hand it was such a blessing. The night had proved to be rough earlier as two of our friends had to be separated which was not expected- such sadness again as we watched this person wonder what they would do for the rest of the night by themselves.... offered them a sleeping bag and a pillow and later checked on them and they were hanging in there the best they could.

Next stop was the mission and lots of faces!!! Heard how one of our friends was no longer there has he has gotten a apartment!!!! Heard how some are working and how some are just a few days sober but working towards staying sober!! Heard how some are so thankful for just having a place to stay as they try to get their lives on track!! We also had William L Chastain Dvm bring some chick-fil-a sandwiches. pears, apples and chips which went over great so thanks Bill!! We got together and prayed as well and love to see such a large circle and people coming together!!!

Next stop was the bridge and things were on a up beat mood there which was good!! Heard how one of our friends has checked himself into a program which is great news!! Talked with another friend who is also thinking of doing the same !!!:) Last stop was also good as we saw 4 more friends sleeping outside!! Handed out the last of the toilet paper and lots of canned goods- and a can of SARDINES!!!!! Couldn't believe that was a taker but to each his own!!!! So tonight was a busy night and yet sad. Saw some tears, some fear, a lot of being tired and wondering what tomorrow would hold. Heard some hard stories of friends who are trying to overcome past wounds- deep wounds. Drinking or drug abuse while at the time may numb it if not dealt with but it never heals and so for some the confession of what has happened to them may just indeed start the process of healing and so we pray for them!!!

BIG THANKS to, MJS Apparel Screen Printing & Embroidery, Auburn Massage & Wellness Centre, Pathway Community Church, Lynne Diederich-Stebing, Mark Stebing, Sarah Bigelow Lapadot, Liz Heiselmann, Tina Huffman, Pam, Sheila, Ziano's Italian Eatery,The Gathering Place, @Sherry Meyers, @Jo Anne 'Habegger" Emerick, @Karen Brooks Gaul, @Walmart Distribution, @Kristen Batjes Bowles, @Angel Ward, @Re-Bible, @Kevin Shupenia, Bob, Jeff Thomas, @ Melanie and Jamie Perlich, Tara Turner, @Angela Stratton Gerardot, Mark and Luke Gerardot, Bethel UMC, @Tracy Bullion, and our faithful secret donater (thanks so much ).... Thanks again everyone- at each stop we ALWAYS THANK those who give to us in prayer and everyone on the streets is so appreciative!!! God Bless!!!!

October 4th Visit

Hello Everyone,

Well the rain held off for us which was a blessing not only for us but our friends as well. Tonight was a great night in SO many ways and we had a lot of laughs, a lot of joking around and yet God moved in a lot of different ways.  It’s amazing how He works-working out every little detail of our lives even when we fail to recognize His hand.

Tonight we heard so many stories of how God has intervened this week.  Heard a story of a man who was in the middle of trying to take his life and the Holy Spirit led him to stop what he was doing.  Thankfully, he survived and after praying with this man we’re expecting God to finish the work he stated in this man’s life.

We heard about another man who has struggled with a lifetime of abuse and health issues and yet again needing prayer for healing – both physically and spiritually.  Talked with a friend who has a family member who we thought was doing better and yet this past week they took a turn for the worse.  It was very upsetting for our friend.  Again more prayer was needed.  Heard a few other stories of some friends who were not out last night who need physical healing in a urgent way, who need shelter, who need to know that Christ loves them and the HE hasn’t given up on them.

We also say a man tonight was so happy to get a Bible that he has been wanting along with some new clothes and said how happy he was.  Heard 2 of our friends talk about how in a week, they have been able to get a job!!  Heard of how another friend of ours was out apartment hunting and heard about how the stresses of everyday life can cause one to give up.  To give up on staying sober, look for a job and or house and yet they keep trying.

Amazing people our friends are.

So tonight was another great safe and impactful night.  Seems the night was dedicated to praying for individuals one on one a lot and reassuring them that God HAS NOT FORGOTTEN THEM!  We had the honor of hearing so many of our friends pray for us tonight which always touches us.  The real honesty and rawness of their prayers is amazing.  We have some new faces that will join us for church this week as well and we have decided to pray for another van so we can bring as many that want to come!!

This picture goes along with this post is one of our favorites as it is a reminder of how Jesus, and the work of the cross needs to be CENTER STAGE of our lives.  Doesn’t matter where we live, how we live, who we are, what we have done or what has been done to us.  THERE IS HOPE, THERE IS LOVE, THERE IS MERCY, PEACE AND FORGIVENESS AND A NEW LIFE offered to us through Jesus Christ and thank God for the work of the cross!  Please pray for the people we see each week and for the many more we do not see.  Include them every day in your prayers.  There are a lot of people who helped make this past week happen and we thank EACH OF YOU!!  We gave out every blanket we brought, every sleeping bag, and just about all the socks and jackets and shoes.  AMAZING!!  Thanks so much because just when we think we won’t have something we need we seem to get it and that’s God REMINDING US that HE has this ministry in His hands and he uses all of you to help do it.  THANK YOU and GLOD BLESS!!!