March 10, 2012- Harvest

Wow, it was an incredible day of outreach. Hannah and Janice accompanied us as we took a plethora of hot dogs, drinks, chips, and other items to bring to help the homeless in three distinct areas. The first area we went to the Mindietas. We dropped off some food and I got a message to the pastor of Southwayside Baptist Church to give them a ride to church. After that we took off to the second destination near the car wash again.

Before that, we went to Susan and dropped off some food. It was good to see her family, but she was still feeling ill. We prayed with her briefly. After that we headed off to Texas Car Wash. At the Texas Car Wash we met quite a few of the homeless guys. Unfortunately we heard of two deaths. The first of that is Chupita and the second is Ricky. We were pretty disheartened of hearing both deaths. Ricky was shot accidentally and Chupita also. Both of them being a result of being at the wrong place at the wrong time.

The third area, we harvested from sharing the gospel. The first, Janice was able to share with a girl named Lydia and she after hearing the gospel, and correcting false pretense was able to give her life over to Christ. The second, Shawn, heard of my story, and rededicated his life. This was great that we were able to minister on the streets and share openly the hope and life giving message of the gospel.

Overall this was a great success! I also went over to the MHMR facilty for our meeting and read through John 17 and 18. The whole group is back and I also heard they having been going to Ghambrell Baptist Church. I'm glad God is moving throughout this community. Praise the Lord for churches and people willing to work and serve together!!!

February 11 and 18, 2012- Weather Permitting

The past two weeks have been very challenging. Joey Cruse went out on the 11th. There was a big challenge as it was very cold. There was not many present there, but the work has been done.

We have been able to help Susan to a larger degree as she has been in and out of the hospital with mouth sores. We continue to bring food and the gospel to these areas.

On the 18th we head out to Lancaster to Union Gospel Mission. There we found well over 100 homeless folk under shade from the rain. It was a steady downpour. Northwood Church accompanied us with 25 students and a few adults. Many were able to give out toiletries, sandwiches, and socks to help them out.

It was a blessing to serve alongside all these men and teenagers who have a heart to serve and help the poor. I am reminded from Acts 20 when Paul encouraged the believers of Ephesus he said this, "You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my own needs and to the men that were with me. in everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."

February 4, 2012- MHMR #9

Many prayer requests. It was a blessing as many of the patients had to go back home due to family members picking them up for the weekend. I was able to pray with Robert and several of the patients getting ready to leave.

Prayer Requests:
1. Robert's eye (pray for recovery)
2. Diana is still in the hospital
3. Charles is looking for a job, he looks distraught
4. Bob- his mother finally got in contact with him. H has a PhD in science and mathematics. No one knows what happened to his health.

We will kick back to the Bible study next week! See ya'll!