Update on the homeless evacuation in the tent cities (see blog from January 7th).
The City of Savannah's Police Department has decided there are not enough shelters for all the homeless people to stay in. DUH...oops, was that un-Christian like? Anyway, they are now going to let the people living in tents, stay where they are! And, they are putting porta johns in these "cities" along with handing out blankets. Well, that is what the paper says, but neither has happened as of yet. Don't make me call the T.V. station again and do another interview! Ha Ha! Bottom line is, someone listened and I find this as a huge praise Jesus!
Brian, Halton and I went to Texas last week to see Brian's family. We had a great time! Of course our diets went out the window as soon as we started our travels! Brian's nephews, age 15 and 13, are in a Praise and Worship band so we had fun sitting around and listening to them play. I got to play the tambourine and tried to make a joyful noise unto The Lord! It was fun!
We all went to see the movie, "Mall Cop!" It was sooo funny! Not one curse word..now that is a miracle!
Halton and Brian in line for popcorn. I thought this pic was sweet with Halton's hand on his dad's shoulder!
On our flight home, I sat next to a guy who is in Savannah working for a couple of months. We talked for a long time, really nice guy. Halfway through the flight, I put my iPod in and started listening to a sermon. That's when I heard it. A voice inside my head said, "Ask him to church." What? That would be awkward. Nah, I am just going to finish listening to this sermon. "Ask him to church." I heard it again. My mind would not let me concentrate on the sermon any longer. I knew if I did not do what God was telling me to do, I would beat myself up later. So I took out my headphones and looked over his way. He was just staring out into the darkness. Before I knew it, I just blurted it out. "Have you found a church to go to while you are working in Savannah?" He looked at me like he had just seen a flying saucer pass by this window! He told me that he was just looking into space and thinking about how he needed to get back into touch with God and start going to church again! He said he used to be really involved in church and how he missed that feeling of peace. I told him all about my church and he said he would come visit! How stinkin' cool is that? I just love "God moments!"
The park ministry is growing by leaps and bounds. It is growing by the number of people we are feeding and by the number of volunteers that are showing up to feed and minister. With the economy the way it is, I anticipate more and more people in need of help. God continues to amaze me with His many blessings. For Christmas, some friends sent me a gift card for $100.00. They said to use it for what is needed for the park. Little did they know we desperately need a karaoke machine so everyone (all 150ish people) can hear the message. So thank you, Lynn and R.D.! Because of your faithfulness to God, everyone can now hear God's word each Sunday! You rock for Jesus!
What we do!
Raising of hands as to who believes!
Our gentle giant David, and a friend in the park. When you find yourself not having a good day this week, look down, count you feet and you will be counting your blessings!
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