Late Saturday Night/early Sunday Morning, about 12:15 AM Chris was up watching TV and I was in bed, Chris heard a gunshot. She didn't see anything, but at 1:00 AM she got me up as the police had put up crime scene tape right across the street from our house. We didn't see much action outside, however, we were sure it had to do with the neighbors we have become close with, they were mentioned at this post, click here. We went to bed and at about 4:30 AM our doorbell rang and it was the guy who lives with the single mother with three small children, across the street. He explained he was jumped and as he was fleeing shot at. The bullet hit a tree. we talked for a long time. He, then, wanted me to talk with the mother to help calm her down. She was very uspset and frightened. It seems that I am becoming more and more trusted in the neighborhood. I did go over and talk with her, it was a long night. The next morning, after church, we took the three children 5, 7, and 9 out to lunch to Mc Donalds and to a movie. I was trying to discern how much they knew. They knew everything as a neighbor they were staying with told them the whole story. They were frightened as they told us about it. The children had on coats that didn't zip, too big, dirty and ripped. Chris and I decided to get them new ones as there were great sales on. While we ourselves are not in the best of financial situation, however, we sensed the Holy Spirit telling us to step out in faith to purchase the coats. They were $25.00 each. Later that night a friend handed us a check for $365.00 saying she was lead to write the check that morning. God is so faithful to us. We are so blessed.
Our community outreach on Sunday Night brought in 45 kids, 20 volunteers, Chris' sister who own a pizza parlor in Burlington brought in 15 large pizza's and 75 breadsticks, we also cored and sliced about 30 apples and put jars of peanut butter on the table. In addition we heated left over mac and cheese about 5 pounds. Believe it or not-- all be three pizzas were eaten and everything else was gone. I can't believe how thin the children are and how much they are able to eat. We also treated them to cans of pop which is something they rarely see. Please keep the prayers coming......
Please pray for the following:
On Tuesday we are having our Mother's time out, we are providing child care and a taxi service to give moms a break
I am working with a group that is offering to wrap presents for free for men at a local youth outreach. We will be providing snacks, pop, and coffee, along with pool tables, ping pong tables and a big screen TV to give them things to do while gifts are being wrapped. Pray that those of us mingling with the guys will be able to listen with Jesus ears and be aware of openings that might occur.
On Sunday December 18 during worship we are having a Blue Christmas service it is a service of hope and healing for those whose Christmas isn't so joyous. We will offer a healing service as part of the service. Hoping to give strength to those attending.
Thanks for the prayers. Jeff
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