Christmas is here. We had a great time last night sharing the real meaning of Christmas through song and the scripture in the gospel of Luke. Paul presented a powerful sermon and one individual made a profession of faith in Christ at the end of the message.
The Woodside Church of God came down with their youth and brought blankets and coats. There was a wide selection and many left with bags of clothes. Food for Life gave each person a Christmas card with $5.00 in McDonald’s food coupons. I wondered how many would show up at McDonalds at one time. Homeless Dwayne received an oil lamp with fuel and a flashlight with batteries. He was all smiles because that is very useful living in an abandoned building. We usually don’t give money but we made an exception for homeless Eric. He received $10 from his favorite volunteer.
After we cleaned up, we gave some a ride. Eric went to the Mission, Frog to his place of residence across town, and Johnny and Debra on the way back. Since we only have two seats, the rest of us were crammed into the back of the van. I am thankful we were not stopped because we would probably look a little suspicious to the authorities.
~Marc
The Woodside Church of God came down with their youth and brought blankets and coats. There was a wide selection and many left with bags of clothes. Food for Life gave each person a Christmas card with $5.00 in McDonald’s food coupons. I wondered how many would show up at McDonalds at one time. Homeless Dwayne received an oil lamp with fuel and a flashlight with batteries. He was all smiles because that is very useful living in an abandoned building. We usually don’t give money but we made an exception for homeless Eric. He received $10 from his favorite volunteer.
After we cleaned up, we gave some a ride. Eric went to the Mission, Frog to his place of residence across town, and Johnny and Debra on the way back. Since we only have two seats, the rest of us were crammed into the back of the van. I am thankful we were not stopped because we would probably look a little suspicious to the authorities.
~Marc
