This week was training for the new recruits of the Homeless Outreach Team! We’re so excited to welcome new world changers and watch how Jesus uses them to help our city! It’s not too late to join – you can still sign up until this Friday!
Our street team held it down in Hollywood and met 42 people who could use your prayers. Their stories are below and your love makes a tremendous difference on the streets! Thank you for praying, Oasis!
Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
LAPD came by the table and said hello to us! We hi fived them for their service and protection!
James pray for his health he’s expected to have another surgery soon. Please also pray for his grief recovery. His father passed this month.
Ronny and Dawn who last saw our friend Donna (who recently lost her husband) came by the table. We were excited to see them, but Ronny was heavily intoxicated and began yelling at us. Dawn looked terrified and wouldn’t speak. Please pray for their clarity, safety and sobriety.
Angel, Heaven, Tyrelle, Frank, Presley all got bags and clothes and were very excited to see us. We haven’t met them before so please pray that we get another chance to pray with them.
James was so kind and grateful. He asked that we pray that he has favor in a settlement.
Derrick was so thankful a mre and prayer for provisions.
Paul thanked us for not being with the guy holding the “Hell is horrible” and “God Hates” signs.
Constance came by candy for candy and was all smiles.
Thomas said hello and thanked us for what we do.
We met Kay and “Kid” on Sunset. Kid said we answered his prayer with the resource bag we gave them. Kay’s face lit up when we gave her a treasures bag ! She was extremely grateful . Kay’s son was beat up outside the McDonalds on Highland and can’t afford medical attention so please pray for his recovery. Kid is in need of a job and a cell phone so a job can contact him. They both also need general prayer .
Our buddy Jake asked for vegetarian food, but unfortunately we didn’t have any! He still took a bag and also asked for general prayer.
Jose asked us to pray for his mom in Peru who he wants to bring to states and general prayer for him and his family.
Tony was grateful for the resource bag. Please pray for his safety and that God gives him clarity and peace.
Elsa was grateful for the resource bag. Please pray for her safety
Green Tea has a court date on the 8th and might need to go to jail. He needs prayer about not worrying about life and to have peace about his court date .
D Alex hurt his foot and can’t work. He’s looking for a place to stay . Was excited for food and to hear about our pantry. Please pray he begins visiting Oasis .
Dustiny has been in Hollywood for about a year She is schizophrenic. She wanted prayer for safety while she has stays at a place near Hollywood and Bronson. She seemed excited to see us and was joyful for food!
Larry asked for prayer for safety and to find a home. His father passed away last year and needs prayer for healing in his heart. He looks forward to visiting Oasis soon.
Mark shared that he enjoys writing down versus from Bible that speak to him in his notebook. He collects recyclables daily from around Hollywood. We prayed for a job, a place to live , to be reunited with his family that he hasn’t seen in 17 years and also that his prostate cancer does not return.
Joseph was excited for food, particularly soft food, and wanted us to pray for world peace .
Our friend Derek came grabbed some snacks and we prayed for his protection and blessing.
Randy and his dog Sadie were excited for snacks! Please pray they stay nourished and warm.
Anastasia visited with us and asked what we were doing. She os not homeless, but just curious. She felt encouraged and we gave her a info card for the church. Plase pray that we see her soon.
Random man with dreads ran by and said “I love what you guys do!”
Michael, a guitarist we met last week came by and grabbed some chips and water. He was grateful to see us again as we were to see him!
Nan came by the table. She asked that we pray for her daughter, Fiona, in Washington. She also asked for service times and she said she thinks she’ll be able to come by for the 1230. Please pray that we see her.
The man with the red guitar took water. Please pray for his protection ans safety in his shelter.
Please pray for our intoxicated friend, Ted, who is homeless and was being arrested at Whitley when we met him.
Please pray for our friend Moses’ protection and for break through – that he be led by the Holy Spirit for redemption.
Please pray for Tamara who said she’s been to our church once before. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to lead her back and for protection over her.
We met Chris from the LA task force. His mon oversees the human trafficking division in Las Vegas. He took our card asked that we pray for protection over him and his mom.
Shannon Nicole gave our team huge hugs after we gave her a Treasures bag. She said she used to serve the homeless, too, when she had a “normal” life. Please pray God will give her provision and blessing and that she will realize her value in Christ.
We met Cody and Ellen. Cody just got out of Covenant House and left because he couldn’t be without his sister who was not accepted into the shelter. Please pray that they will find shelter where they can stay together.