What an honor and a priveledge it is to step outside the House each week and bring the Church to those in need on the street. The Homeless Outreach Team had the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to over 60 people this past Friday and we’d love to have you join us in prayer for each of them. Below are their stories.
Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
– This is our second week without seeing our friend Rodney. He’s come to visit us every week for the past two years and it’s troubling that we haven’t seen him. Please pray for his health and safety and that we see him again soon.
– Sergio, who has no hands and was laying on the ground, allowed us to put socks on his feet. We were also able to bless him with a blanket. Thank you God for opening this man’s heart up and allowing him to see your works through us. Please pray that he continues to share and allow us to love him when we see him each week.
– Ty and his wife were were such a blessing to us. We had prayed with his wife the week before to bring him back to Hollywood after they had gotten separated during the holiday weekend. Both took food and were very greatful.
– Gary, who used to be homeless, thanked us for what we do, but didn’t want bag or any items.
– Joshua took bag of food and wanted prayer for his script writing.
– Neil visited us and got a bag of food for himself and one for a friend. We saw him on the news this week during a piece about Hollywood Boulevard and he was excited that the news crew used video he had shot for it!
– Cowboy, who we had met the week before, stopped by to ask us to pray for peace and that he is surrounded by peace. He took a bag of food, a shirt, and a jacket. He feels blessed by God that a tree he was sitting by fell and crushed two cars and he was able to get out of the way before it could hit him.
– Super girl stopped by for a snack and thanked us for loving the Boulevard!
– Our long time friend, Giovanni, stopped by to say hello =)
– Ron, who remembered us from his visit last week, got some snacks and was excited to see us again.
– Cora from Wisconsin took a bag of food and received prayer her well being.
– Jam was thankful that we could bless him with a new pair of socks!
– Justin was very grateful for the socks and Gatorade.
– Danny got a Bible and a jacket from our table team and was incredibly thankful for his new “armor”!
– Vincent got a shirt and an Oasis card. He wants to volunteer and plans to come to the church for a visit. He was really happy about the shirt and excited to meet us. Please pray we see him at a worship experience soon!
– Laylo was so grateful for prayer and love. God touched her heart tonight and she cried such tears of joy. She and her cousin Dion were very hungry. Laylo has been playing guitar for 13 years. We prayed for them. Dion wanted prayer for peace everyone, incliding himself. Layla wanted prayer to be a better person.
– Chris thanked us and took a jacket and a bag of food.
– We were so blessed watching our friend Vincent pray for Chandler on the street.
– It was a blessing to give socks to a young woman named Amber. She is homeless and just passing through Hollywood. She wanted prayer for safe travels.
– Darnell, who we have seen through a number of emotions, asked us to pray for him, but he’s back to asking for violent things and that harm fall upon people. We prayed for his peace and safety, but he ran away laughing and yelling.
– Sean graciously asked us that we pray for his safety and for the safety of others sleeping on the streets.
– Rome was happy to receive a bag of food, but declined prayer. He said we always ask and he always says no, but please pray that his heart opens and that one day he’ll allow us to pray with him.
– Gerald was sitting at a bus stop and we gave him socks and gatorade. He was very happy to see us and thankful for the gifts.
– Steve wanted prayer for his family, for safety and to be off the streets.
– Joseph was sitting outside a store and is from Redondo Beach. He said he has been on Hollywood for two days and asked if we were guardian angels! He was so grateful for the blanket and bag of food.
– James said he was acholoic and said that God is a God of all people and he knows He still loves him. He took bag of food and was grateful for the kindness.
– Chuck said he met our team last month and was grateful for the bag of food and socks. He asked for prayer for guidance.
– Please pray for Kelly who got a house on Catalina Street and for him to begin a new life, one where he encounters Jesus!
– Jordan was grateful for the bag of food and asked that we pray that he finds hope.
– Moses asked that he will be led by the Spirit to come to church and he asked for prayer for peace to be free from negative spirits.
– Please pray for our friend Pat and the health of his entire body.
– Ron was thankful for the food and asked for prayer for shelter.
– Please pray for John, that he will learn to love himself and to stop the voices that tell him he should be killed.
– Chandler and Dre stopped by for pretzel bars.
– Eden sells light up wands on the Boulevard and stopped by for a bag of food and clothes.
– Zorro grabbed chips!
– Rochelle and Vincent stopped by to say hi and thank us for always being there.
– Robin Hood and Green Lantern stopped by to say hello and thank us!
– Yayir, Miguel and Kayla, kids who grabbed chips, were so excited for the snacks and attention.
– Kara, who goes to Mosaic, stopped at the table to thank us for what we’re doing and to learn more about the team.
– Jared is turning 32 this weekend and was feeling blessed because he got his ID back after 13 years. We gave him some socks and a bag and prayed that God would continue to lead him.
– Mike was putting oil on the wheels of his grocery cart. He said he didn’t need any food or prayer tht night, but is always so thankful that we stop and check on him.
– Jane was yelling at pedestrians who were too close to road. She didn’t need anything and ran away at the name of Jesus, but she was still smiling!
– Sebastian and Justin needed food and socks. We prayed for Sebastian who asked for a safe night and Justin who is desperate for financial stability.
– Jasmine wanted prayer for her cat, Ninja.
– Anastasia and Justin, who we’ve seen deteriorate over the pst few weeks asked us for prayer that their health gets better and that the flu leaves their bodies. They were thankful for the food and socks we gave them and appreciate all of the prayers.
– Jose wanted food and prayer for his family and for a job. He’s been away from them looking for work for months and misses them dearly.
– Jake wanted was thankful for the food and socks we gave him. Please pray for his music and for his back and knee pains to leave his body.
– Wayne thanked us for the food and socks and we prayed for his music, job and finances.
– John and Chris were so happy for the socks and food. When we told them about the table with more food and clothes they were very eager to get there and started running!
– Mac got water and food.
– Lakisha walked up to us asking for shelter. We were able to give her water, information and socks. Please pray she follows up with 211 and that she is able to find a center to take her.
– Gary asked for prayer to help his legs and health after his car accident.
– David was thankful for the water and socks we gave him. Please pray for his release from addictions and safety while on the street.
– Rosa was giving food to the homeless and wanted to join homeless outreach! She took a card. Please pray we see her at a service soon.
– Frank was thankful for food and socks.
THANK YOU for praying with us, Oasis Family!