It is insane how much the word has spread about our 'feed' in the Homeless community. I'm saddened to say that we ran out of food tonight before everyone was able to get a plate. As I noticed the amount of pasta quickly shrinking, I took a head count of those remaining in line... of those who did not yet have plates. I counted around 20 or so. I couldn't help but shed a few tears knowing they've waited in line patiently and would not being getting any food by the time they reached the front of the line. I did mention to the people who already were in line for seconds that they would be wasting their time.
I'm starting to see that the majority of the people could care less about what I preach or have to say... and being completely honest about it... I'm often discouraged, but I do a good job of hiding my feelings. There are a few men who I see nodding in agreement as I look into their eyes, when sharing what GOD has put on my heart, and that gives me enough to finish without getting choked up in front of the big crowds. I'm no preacher, and I'm not sure what my role in this Ministry is. I've always seen myself as a fellow servant trying to fill where I see a void, working together with a bunch of like-minded individuals... building up the kingdom for Christ.
As for the Ministry itself, things are going well. We have had tons of clothing donations and other items of worth, that we'll be able to sell and use the funds to further His work. Our garage & dining room are literally filled with supplies. (We could sure use some help during the week to sort through everything!) This is incredible to look back how it all started and see now what it's grown into. I appreciate what GOD is doing through my life, my marriage, and the friendships I've acquired in the past 21 months.
I'm not sure what more we can do to help the people in PB though. We have clothing to offer them; we freely give what food we have, and they bring more & more friends to us; we provide hygiene supplies; and we give them The Good News... which has lately been drown out by the sound of talking from the group.
(I don't normally ask for prayer for myself, but I think tonight I need to.) I haven't had a decent night's sleep in over 2 weeks because I've been trying to figure out what more we can do and how the Ministry can improve.
