I don’t know how the body can take so much abuse. One lady with her significant other showed up last night. They have been living in the woods for as long as we have been ministering downtown. She smokes and has bone cancer. Both are in and out of the hospital because they drink way too much, more than a normal body can stand. They wanted a change of clothes. But what they both need is a heart change because eternity seems real close.
There were so many other needs. Many needed gas, money for their utilities, medication, socks, shoes, rides to the bus station, and rides to where they are staying. Of course, there are many who ask for money although we very seldom give cash. Our ministry is limited in time and money but we try to meet as many needs as possible but sometimes we just tell them we can’t do anything tonight. That does not make them very happy because that person thinks his need is more important than anyone else.
One need we do provide for everyone is a hot meal. Tonight we served 89 meals with the assistance of 18 volunteers. We were fortunate because we just had enough food for everyone. We never want anyone to be turned away hungry.
~Marc
