I can't believe how much time has gone between the posts! Where does the time go?
Honestly, at this point I don't even remember what events happened which week, so I'll share the highlights of what I do remember.
God used a negative situation into an encouraging one, which of course glorified Him in the outcome of it all.
Summer is here and so are the crowds of people migrating tro the sandy beaches of sunny San Diego. From my perspective, the more people that come to the beach, is an opportunity for more people to hear the Gospel
preached. I've noticed a lot more tourists stopping in their tracks to either listen to a message from the Bible...... or to join us for a free meal.
Looking back at what differences there have been since Amanda and I first arrived that night in April of 2009, I'm thankful that GOD has allowed us to be a part of something so rewarding.
Has everyone gotten saved? Of course not! But we have seen lives transformed. We've witnessed alcoholics near death, accept the grace of the One and only Savior... Letting Him do the work in their lives. We've seen a handful of people find jobs and pick themselves back up off the streets,.. Because of the hope and love that we've given them, through the hope that we've found in our GOD. We've seen some of the hardest hearts, crumble before our very eyes and they now can't help but smile when they see us coming. None of that is "us"... It's all the work of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we get a front row seat.
I'm excited to announce something that I never would have dreamed of, but this too is only the power of our King, who has no bounds or limits to what He can do.....
There's a Dental Office who has contacted us, and is offering 100% FREE service to 15 of our neighbors.
This past Friday I gathered a few people that are in serious dental need and let them know what is taking place. This will be taking place on Aug 4th in Santee, CA. It is my duty to transport these individuals to their appointment, but I could use your prayers an maybe even some help with the transportation from PB to Santee and back... Or possibly help with funding to purchase bus/trolley tickets for their return to the beach.
On another note, the LTN team has been blessed recently with extra friends coming to our side to help with the serving and ministering the love of Jesus to our neighbors. This is an exciting thing for me, because it's allowing other people to put into action what we read about. I've learned that there are several people who have a desire to do something, to maybe share the Gospel or evangelize, but they lack the experience or maybe are held back by the fear of not knowing what to do. Our Ministry is very unique in that sense. It's simple. We show or love through food and showing kindness to everyone without regards to race, age, sexuality, or financial ranks. In short, our Ministry is perfect because it's very non-threatening and casual.
I am still praying how we can be more productive and I'm open to ideas, so if you're reading this and you have something in mind..... Please send us an email and somebody will get back to you.
