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!!!!