New Life

There was a very good reason why Paul did not attend last Tuesday night. On the previous Friday, 08/15/08, Paul and Charity were blessed by God to welcome into the world Mckenzie Carmen Blumer. She was 5 lbs and 8 oz and was 19 inches long. Everyone is doing well and the Blumers are spending their time with their new daughter and my granddaughter.

We had two of our volunteers give the message from the Word of God on Tuesday night. Tony gave his testimony how God had saved him. He described his life before Christ and how God is His mercy reached down saved him from his sin. It was very encouraging to everyone. Lee, another volunteer, expounded on John 3:30 that stated that "He must increase, but I must decrease". This verse refers to John the Baptist who exalts Christ but as Lee explained we also must decrease and Christ must increase in our lives. Our focus should be on Christ and not ourselves. Only then will others see Christ through us.

Cathy, another volunteer, who is a nurse was kind enough to check the blood pressure of many of our downtown friends. She checked 14 individual and found 6 to have high blood pressure. These folks were referred to the Medical Clinic for treatment. We appreciate everyone who uses their talents to provided for the less fortunate downtown.

We had a good turn our last Tuesday night. We provided hot food and drink for 100 individuals with the assistance of 14 volunteers.

The a picture on the right is one our friends who wanted to show us his best friend.

~Marc