Week 31

Our team was blessed to have other believers come to our side and help serve wherever it was needed. Knowing this ahead of time, I took full advantage of it and brought plenty of things (such as clothes and hygiene materials) we've accumulated over a period of time. One of the women that came to serve had generosously donated some new blankets too.

It was really nice having an additonal 10 or so people. We even had worship music available... I love worship music! The only thing differant from all other times, was the crowd itself. I'd guess maybe 30-40 people joined us for dinner. Considering the way this ministry has grown, I believe GOD has heard our prayers and examined our hearts desires. He's all knowing, so I shouldn't be surprised when He gives us the smaller intimacy crowds, to give us the opportunity to sit with others and get to the personal talks. I'm so thankful that GOD is in control.

I'm somewhat bummed out a bit though. It was a wise move to change the time to 5pm because of the sunlight, but for those that may not have gotten the memo, they come at 6pm only to find scraps of food left (if they're lucky).

We did not do any sharing of the gospel before hand, nor did we do a bible study. We simply sat with people, and got to know them a little bit better, and share with them the love that Jesus has shared with us in our own lives. The people are very open to hear and receive the things of GOD. The people are spiritually hungry and it was awesome to have enough people with us to literally spend time with each that wanted to talk.

Again, none of this would have been possible if it wasn't for GOD. I'm thankful that He's blessed this ministry and for everything that has come out from it. I'm thankful for those who have been able to contribute in one way or another. I'm thankful for the people who have accepted us and now consider us their friends. My prayer is that the Light of Jesus would shine so brightly in our weekly interactions, that it would ultimately have an life changing impact on them, and a desire to seek GOD would grow from that...

But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, "The LORD be exalted!" -Psalms 40:16

God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. -Psalms 53:2

The poor will see and be glad you who seek God, may your hearts live!
The LORD hears the needy... -Psalms 69:32,33a

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. -Matthew 6:33

For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. -Matthew 7:8