The Mean Streets

Life on the street can be dangerous, especially if you are sound asleep in your “cat hole” and someone attacks you. That is what happened to Chris. He said that someone who had just been released from jail woke him up in the middle of the night and told him to get out. Now Chris did not take this lying down but there were consequences. The man who roused him from a deep sleep was about 250 pounds and Chris is tall with about half the weight. But Chris knows how to take care of himself. A fight was necessary to retain his place to sleep that night. Last Tuesday, Chris asked us for some Advil for the pain and antibiotic medication cream for his back. He was banged up pretty bad and told us he is tired. He is tired of living this kind of life. He comes downtown to Food for Life for inspiration and prayer. Also, he is fighting an addiction that controls his life. But this is exactly the people we are looking for. These are the down and out and those individuals who are tired and searching for a way out. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). We provide the answer each week for those who are hurting and desperately need a change in their life.

This week we served 75 meals with the assistance of 18 volunteers. As is the past, the GE workers were serving in the kitchen and passing our clothes that they had accumulated at work. Also, there are many volunteers like Dan whose purpose is to reach people on an individual level. They are Paul’s support so that we can reach as many people as possible. We are especially grateful for their ministry support.
~Marc