It’s amazing what Jesus can do with and through a handful of hearts dedicated to bringing Him glory and caring for the hurt. A small, but mighty Homeless Outreach Team took to Hollywood this past Friday and met 53 people who would appreciate your prayers. Below are their stories.
1 Thessalonians 5
The Message (MSG)
9-11 God didn’t set us up for an angry rejection but for salvation by our Master, Jesus Christ. He died for us, a death that triggered life. Whether we’re awake with the living or asleep with the dead, we’re alive with him! So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it.
– James, in a wheelchair, asked for one of our team by name. They prayed for his upcoming spinal surgery and his new wheelchair.
– Chip, Andy and Darren from Saddleback Church stopped to chat and thank us for the Outreach our church does and that God would bless us for all the work we’re doing for Jesus.
– Blackout, who we gave socks and food, asked that we pray that he llearns to love his enemies.
– “Trash” wants God to lead him in the right place.
– “Lost” loved the socks and food.
– Bryan wanted us to pray for his kids.
– A Boulveard Shop keeper thanked us for what we do and for being a blessing to the street!
– Bert wanted a bag and prayer for his safety.
– “Joe 2” wanted money, but we gave him food instead and he thanked us for the love.
– Sunny, who recently lost his back pack, was extremely happy for the bag and new back pack we gave him!
– Charles stopped us and asked for a bag. He was on his way to meet his girlfriend, Christian, and was thankful to have food for them to share.
– Arial had a beautiful smile and prays that Jesus comes back soon.
– Ryan asked for prayer for guidance. We gave him a Bible, which he was so grateful for!
– Nate came by the table for a bag and thanked us for prayer because God is always with him.
– Jin and Yjin stopped next to us to have their portrait drawn by our “street neighbor” Artis. They were happy to meet us and loved Artis’ work.
– Please also pray for Artis who is so loving and continues to help us spread God’s love and often holds our spot for us or gives up his when we arrive. He is an INCREDIBLE blessing to our team and we are very grateful for his support.
– Our friend Edith, who stops by every Friday while selling glow sticks, wanted prayer for her sore throat .
– Please Pray for Debbie who has the stomach flu.
– 7th month old Miranda and her Mom, Yaneda, were waiting in front of the bus stop. Please pray for their safety.
– “Talking Man” prayed for one central list with any resources available to the homeless for places to stay. He had a lot of questions about our new building. Please pray he visits us soon!
– Will was thankful for the bag of food we gave him. He told us again about the time he was brutally attacked and how he met an angel who healed him.
– Zion didn’t want prayer, but was thankful to recieve a bag.
– Charles broke up with his girlfriend last night and asked that we pray for peace in his life and to be surrounded by peace.
– Our friend Jake had a long prayer list! Prayer for finance, a good outcome on his court date, prayer for his unsaved friend to find jesus, and that no curses be put upon him. Also, for his friend, Frank, for finances, as well, and he wanted prayer for everyone else on the street.
– Our friend Mike didn’t want prayer and didn’t accept a bag of food, but continues to thank us for loving those on the street. He feels blessed with having what he needs. He had purchased food and was very organized. Pray that he continues to do well.
– We had a man walking behind one of our teams for a while, but did not give his name. He was digging in the trash for food but when we offered he said no thanks. Please pray for clearance for his mind and that he stays safe.
– We were excited to meet Antoinette for the first time. She was thankful for the food and the chat.
– “Heaven” asked for food and thanked us for stopping.
– Dominique, who walked here frm St. Louis, is a rapper and wanted prayer for his dreams.
– “Green Tea” put the socks we gave him on right away! He was carrying signs and thanked us for paying attention to him.
– Cowboy, just out of jail, allowed us to pray for him. He wants prayer for the cops to stop harassing him and clothes and safety and shelter.
– Patrick asked for pray for money, success and basic human nees.
– We prayed with Richard and his family and the people in Hollywood and for shelter.
– Andrew first came to us for food, declining prayer, but just as we were getting ready to leave he came running back and asked for prayer!
– Nate and Art are working on a movie together and asked that we pray for their work and inspiration.
– Rome was high, but received food and thanked us for not judging him.
– Our friend Gio came to grab resources and we prayed for strength.
– Terry, was very grateful for the resource bad we gave him and super excited to get a book bag with it, too!
Thank you for praying with us, Family!