Meeting Needs

Every Tuesday we receive various requests from the homeless. This week Becky asked for a flash light because it is dark living under a bridge at night. That is all she asked for even though it was obvious she needed much more. Bonnie left while everyone was eating and purchased a flash light and a blanket. Unfortunately, we do not always have on hand what is requested so a trip to the store is not unusual. Wayne seemed to be satisfied this week and did not ask for anything. He related to me that he had a ticket from labor finders for a temporary job and felt his future job prospects were good. He always looks neat and clean even though he and his significant other are sleeping on the street. He even offered me some of his anti-bacterial gel to clean my hands before serving drinks that night. He had received that little gift from a local church. But some homeless are not as social. Ike came in at the end of Paul's message and kept mumbling. Fortunately, it was never loud enough to disturb anyone other than few sitting close to him. He wanted his meal and a quick picture and then he was out the door.

Last Tuesday we served 55 meals with the assistance of 14 volunteers. Our kitchen manager (we call him Sarge) was out of town this week but a first time volunteer came in and filled his role perfectly. God always provides. We even had few younger volunteers who seemed to enjoy helping serve tea and water. We are grateful for young and old who take their time to come each Tuesday night to minister to the homeless and less fortunate in Greenville.

~Marc