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Last Thursday Lincoln shared the Word with our down town friends. He and many of his friends from the Evangelical Institute have been coming each week to volunteer their time. We are grateful for their support in the kitchen, and for ministry on a personal level. The above picture shows that his message provoked further discussion with an older gentleman that has been coming each week.
A woman came into the kitchen as we arrived and asked for something to eat. We advised her of the meal time and then she wanted to talk to someone concerning her problem. She had apparently been abused and battered and was looking for some assistance. Her boyfriend had been arrested and was in jail and she was concerned for her safety. After some discussion, she decided that she wanted to return to another city and see her young children who were staying with a brother. Bonnie took her to a trailer in a bad part of town to get some of her clothes and then to the bus station to purchase a ticket. The bus did not arrive for a couple of hours so everyone retuned so she could get something to eat. After the meal, Bonnie returned the lady to the bus station at the appointed time.
This week our friend, Eric, informed us that he found a place to stay. For weeks we have been concerned about him living on the street. It seems that he has some temporary shelter by helping an older gentleman in town in exchange for some free rent. I always am amazed at how resourceful Eric can be to meet his needs.
Next week, we will be Homeless on Tuesday again. Paul and Charity have finished their classes and we will return to our traditional night of Tuesday. Thanks to everyone who have been flexible during this time. We have the best volunteers (Christian friends) in the world. May God bless them all.
~Marc
A woman came into the kitchen as we arrived and asked for something to eat. We advised her of the meal time and then she wanted to talk to someone concerning her problem. She had apparently been abused and battered and was looking for some assistance. Her boyfriend had been arrested and was in jail and she was concerned for her safety. After some discussion, she decided that she wanted to return to another city and see her young children who were staying with a brother. Bonnie took her to a trailer in a bad part of town to get some of her clothes and then to the bus station to purchase a ticket. The bus did not arrive for a couple of hours so everyone retuned so she could get something to eat. After the meal, Bonnie returned the lady to the bus station at the appointed time.
This week our friend, Eric, informed us that he found a place to stay. For weeks we have been concerned about him living on the street. It seems that he has some temporary shelter by helping an older gentleman in town in exchange for some free rent. I always am amazed at how resourceful Eric can be to meet his needs.
Next week, we will be Homeless on Tuesday again. Paul and Charity have finished their classes and we will return to our traditional night of Tuesday. Thanks to everyone who have been flexible during this time. We have the best volunteers (Christian friends) in the world. May God bless them all.
~Marc
