Sunday, November 15, 2009
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Also, there is a family at JRC in need of a rental house and, because of some poor choices in the past, the father will not pass a background check with the typical process required by property management screening. He has experienced God’s mercy and forgiveness and is a changed, new person. Again, I see one volunteer’s real estate connections and relationships being used to bring this to a human dialog, as opposed to a background check process to come along side this family. We are hopeful to work something out for a rental.
The needs in the community could be overwhelming, but my faith in our Father is greater. He has shown his faithfulness in so many ways at so many times in my life. It allows me by His grace to stand in the gap with some. My faith continues to build, as I see God provide faithfully to so many. I am so pleased to see our Father care for His children through the volunteers and staff at Jubilee REACH Center. They are some of the most passionate people I have ever known.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13)
May your week be filled with confidence as you step out of your personal comfort zone and be the hands and feet of Jesus to someone in need.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Experience Jubilee Reach
There are many rooms full of ESL classes and I always see people sitting at tables being assisted with an amazing group of volunteers with such a heart for God’s people. Walking into this building is like being wrapped in love. It is a safe haven, a place of comfort and a place of great care.
This first month I have been meeting many of the people involved and the programs offered at Jubilee REACH Center. It would be easy to be overwhelmed with the huge need for so much. But then I see the incredible gifts, people and resources God has so generously supplied in so many areas at JRC. I know He has great and mighty works planned for this ministry. My key will be to stay focused and diligently seek out every resource I can dig up. One donor made a huge impact last year, but is unable to grant money this year. I am pulling together those who have a similar passion to myself for helping people with housing and use the power of this synergy to collaborate and obtain services and funds. The initial contacts and steps for doing this are in place. There is a lot of work to do. If you are aware of any businesses or foundations offering grants, please inform me. I am currently working on one to Windermere.
I am in need of both your prayers and financial support to work on your behalf in this ministry and answer my calling. If you could lift me up in prayer and send even $30 a month, with 100 supporters doing this, I could meet my $3,000 per month expenses. I am a long way from meeting this challenge. If any of you have services you would be willing to donate to me to help me reduce my monthly expenses, I would also be very thankful. Thank you so much.
As always, it is an honor to serve alongside you. May your days be blessed, as we enter this season of giving thanks.