Alpha interns that did the Alpha class for the guys during CFH at Westminster in April

Congregations for the Homeless – April at Westminster Chapel

Community Care took me out of Jubilee REACH Center in the evenings and extended to coordinating the CFH men’s shelter at Westminster for the month of April. With over 300 volunteers, the month provided many opportunities to be of service. For some it was a stretch financially to provide food and for others a stretch to find the time to prepare and serve. Without a doubt, the sacrifice was much appreciated by the men in the shelter and such a blessing for those who were touched by the investment in the men’s lives.

There were some nights that the volunteers outnumbered the shelter residents. The families who served together and brought their children created a light-hearted, fun atmosphere that the men really seemed to enjoy. A child’s laughter does great things for the soul.

A condensed Alpha course was offered by the Vintage interns this year for the first time. Four or five of the men in the shelter committed to meeting on a weekly basis to continue their study and sharing. It’s really exciting to see how the program has impacted lives.

It was such an honor to serve these men. More than previous years, this group of men was so eager to help in any way they could, were so respectful, easy to please, and so easy to love. My prayer is that care givers and care receivers alike were blessed and will continue to have God disclose how He was at work through His people. My heart felt thanks for your sacrifices.