Tomorrow morning we pack up the beds, pile up the linens and blankets, then move the beds to the next church. What a great feast we had tonight. Leonard, Cary, Jim, Holly and Krista did a tremendous job on supper/dinner. Marinaded Tri-tip, Melon, Chile Beans, Chinese Chicken Salad and Peach Cobbler. Did I mention fried Okra, too. Everyone was full of food.
During the meal a family arrived looking for assistance. They had been looking for work in Barstow, en route to a promised job that never materialized. They were hot and hungry. These folks had come to the building earlier in the day, just after I had left the building. Tina and Edwina talked to them and relayed a message that I would be back after 3:3o pm. The church provided them with a food box for them to have when they arrived home and the Church filled their gas tank after the meal. Additionally, we invited them to supper with us. All four of them seemed surprised for the invitation. All of took turns showing them hospitality, trying to let them see Jesus through our hands. I know Jesus would have given them peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. They ate a couple of helpings of everything. They smiled and waved as they were leaving the gas station. Their thank yous were gratifying. We were blessed that they came by today, they reminded me how important hospitality is. Any other Saturday we would not have been at the building. God's timing is great!
Buddy
Saturday, August 19, 2006
FAMILY PROMISE NIGHT #6
Things continue to go well for the FP week. We have finished up six days and are into our final day. Last night Jim and Delores Greff stayed the evening, they brought Jadyn and Jordan their grandchildren with them. What a great way for the kids to see faith in action, by being a part of helping with this minsitry. The meal provided by Theo and Carol was great, what a blessing for two of our seniors to feed the family and my family. The mexican casserole was great. The corn was like it was fresh off the cob. Brownies and Peanut butter cookies mmmm. The kids were restless last night, so Krista took them to Block Buster to pick out some movies. They had a blast. Matthew (my son ) has had a blast with Isaiah the five year old family member.
One more dinner, one more night and one more breakfast and we move the beds to the next church. I'll have one more entry on this FP adventure.
Buddy
One more dinner, one more night and one more breakfast and we move the beds to the next church. I'll have one more entry on this FP adventure.
Buddy
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