Milestones

 

The past few weeks have been filled with a number of milestones. Mid October marked the first anniversary of Fresh Start, our homeless outreach. In the past year we’ve seen thousands of homeless fed, hundreds receive toiletries and survival supplies, dozens get their IDs, about a dozen get into temporary housing, and another dozen joining us for church services and fellowship dinners. Many have heard the gospel only after first seeing it acted out (offering what one could never pay for or say they earned). Many non-Christians have come to our church simply because they see what we’re doing outside of church. Lately our focus has shifted from those still on the streets to those we have in temporary housing. Yesterday marked a milestone for 3 of those men (with a combined 8 years living on the streets) who just moved into their own place, able to pay their own rent, and officially given a “Fresh Start!”

This past weekend also marked our first adult baptism (pictured above). It was a joy meeting with her to hear the story of God’s grace in her life. In the last year we’ve seen God deliver her from the streets and addiction, then use her to offer hospitality and care to others in various forms of need. Following the service we held a feast to celebrate with her and the other new members (3 adults, 2 children). Please pray for God's hand on their lives.