This past Friday, the Homeless Outreach Team hit the streets of Hollywood and were able to love on those without food or shelter. Here are the prayers and stories of those they met:
Matthew 25:37-40
“Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a strangerand invite you inm or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters, you did for me.’
– Xavier asked for prayer for a place to live and healing in his ankles.
– Forks, Jennifer, and “D” asked for prayer for safe travels as they pass through Los Angeles.
– Robert was grateful for the bag of food and asked for prayer to have better days and also asked for safety for his family.
– Isaac asked for prayer for a way to get back home to his mother in Philadelphia and for provision. He was grateful for the bag of food and hygiene items.
– Johnny in the cool glasses was thankful for the resource bag and asked us to pray for his whole body specifically on Wednesday.
– Brian took a bag and asked for prayer for safe travels back to Chicago.
– Clay was grateful for the bag of food and was thankful for the chat.
– A street band – Herla, Josh, and Erasmo – graced us with one of their original songs. We invited them to church. please pray they come and share their talents for God’s glory.
– There was a man sleeping outside a restaurant, so we left him a bag to bless him when he wakes up.
– Alex and Cricket were thankful for the food and hygiene items and asked for prayer for their health and protection while they’re on the streets.
– Our sweet friend Elizabeth asked for prayer for peace and protection.
– Bart and David both took bags of food and needed prayer for God’s protection and provision.
– Nate didn’t want prayer today but was thankful for the bag of food.
– Melvina blessed us with a song and she took a card for Celebrate Recovery. Please pray that we see her there soon.
– Frank asked for prayer for guidance.
– Craig and Manuel are Christian street rappers and they asked for blessing and protection.
– Roe asked that we pray for a breakthrough in her life.
– The man dressed as Elmo asked that we pray for his heart to be more centered on Christ.
– Officer N asked about our table and the ministry that we have in Hollywood. Thank you God for their protection, kindness and interest in what we do and for keeping us and those we serve safe!
– A father of 5 children took a resource bag. Pray that God will give him guidance and that he can get his family into church.
– The costumed characters, Chucky and the Bride of Chucky asked that we pray for protection on the streets and especially during the Halloween season.
– Malcolm wanted a resource bag and prayer. Told the team that his spirit was lifted and thanked us for the blessing.
– D’Angelo was thankful for the bag of food and gave us a great smile.
– Our buddy Moses only wanted water, but took the bag of food to bless others. He asked for prayer for world peace.
– Chris did not want a bag of food, but asked for prayer for better luck.
– Angel and Charlie recognized the green shirts and asked for prayer and some resources. Angel was very thankful for an answer to prayer: a jacket that he picked up at our table last week. So thankful to be a part of God’s blessing!
– Aaron was grateful for the food we gave him. Please pray he opens up more if we get to see him again.
– It’s always great to see our friend, Green Tea! He was especially thankful for socks this week.
– Mia asked for money, but we only offer food. She was thankful for that and did a spoken word for us. She asked that we pray for a cheeseburger!
– Dwayne is a believer in God and was thankful for the bag of food. He asked for prayer for grace, mercy, and protection.
– Bedi was grateful for the resources and just asked for general prayer.
– Danny wanted us to pray for peace in our world and thanked us for what we are doing.
– Nathan was thankful for the socks and the food and said he he prays for himself daily.
– We love seeing Jake! He was his usual jovial self, dressed as an angel and opening the door for people going into the store he was in front of. He asked for blessing for everyone during the upcoming holiday season.
– Our friend Mike was asleep by the time we got to him this week so we let him a bag. Please be praying for his spirit and that we get to chat with him next week.
– Rachel and Anthony were in their sleeping bags and thanked us for the bags of food we gave them. They asked us for prayer for shelter.
Thank you for praying with us, family!!!