by Marlo Reininger

Joy was in the air... more rejoicing than requests for prayer today.  It was really good to hear Praise Reports from those that live on the streets or in the area.   

One family in particular, Reggie, LeeAnn and their 3 children Tanya (11), Reggie Jr (2) & Christina (1)... waiting in line at the Salvation Army had so much Joy in their eyes.  The woman, LeeAnn asked if she could have some our bags of food for their children - we had two left - so we gave it to them.  We started talking and asked if we could pray for them - the answer was yes, they prayed along.  In talking with them we learned that Reggie had had a stroke not to long ago and was paralyzed from the waste down, said he was starting to improve but requested prayer for complete recovery - his hands were in gloves, said that his circulation was poor and was often cold; his wife asked for prayer for their motor home - it was parked in the back of someones home, but they had no running water or electricity - other than what was given to them by the lady that owned the home (that they were parked behind) - they would boil water to cook and bath in, the kids seemed happy and healthy - but in worn clothes.  We gave them some jeans and a jacket - what we had left in our bags. 
But overall - it was their Joy in their eyes that was most pronounced - they had Jesus in their hearts.  When we asked if they knew Him, they said oh, yes.  They sometimes went to church on the streets up a ways.  We invited them to visit all of you on 6th & Gladys... so keep your eyes open for them - when they visit, you'll know them by the Joy in their eyes.  

Another man, gave thanks and wanted us to pray and Praise God for the healing that has taken place in his kidneys.  I want to say his name was Richard - Christopher, Brenda or Madelyn please correct me if I'm wrong.  

So awesome serving with all of you this morning - especially our new volunteers - what a great big group of you - so wonderful.  And Brenda and Madelyn, I loved hearing your testimony and meeting the both of you.   Will keep you all in prayer, thanks for allowing me to serve with each of you...
 


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