February 2006 Report
Volunteers for Filling The Void distributed 235 lunches
LOOKING FOR LIFE CHANGE
A casual observer recently asked us, “So how do you measure your success?” Surprisingly, it’s not how many sack lunches we serve. Our ministry is really about helping the needy find faith, hope and love in Jesus. Our prayer is to see them move from the streets into productive society. We believe the key to changing their situation ultimately starts with a change of their heart.
RODNEY’S REQUEST
Rodney comes to “the clock” at 3rd and Boston nearly every Wednesday for a free sack lunch. At first glance, he would not strike you as homeless. He’s well-groomed and rather clean-cut. We’re particularly drawn to him because of his pleasant demeanor. In keeping with his manners, he politely asked us for a Bible on Jan. 4. We were thrilled to accommodate his request.
THE GENTLE GIANT
Tracy’s turnaround continues. If you recall from our last report, he’s the man who wears a size 4X shirt. He also prayed to receive Christ right before Christmas after reading the devotional in one of our lunch bags. On Jan. 25, he made another big stride in life when he asked to start helping us serve others. We promptly walked to the downtown bus station togther to hand out 35 lunches.
YOU’VE GOT MAIL
You never know who you’ll bump into at the post office. We went for stamps on Jan. 20, but wound up praying for a man named Doy. He suffers from arthritis in his right hip. We’ve ministered to him periodically for a year. He actually abandoned his walker for a time this past Fall after we prayed for him. On this day, it was another divine appointment. He was directly behind us in line.
WILLING TO WORK
Two of the men we see regularly – Dale and George – are actively pursuing gainful employment. We spotted Dale, who looks to be in his mid-20s, filling out an application in the Food Court at the Tulsa Promenade Mall. George, who is likely in his late 40s or early 50s, has applied for a job as a Spanish translator at the courthouse. “I’m tired of being idle,” he said.
SAVING AT SAM’S
Special thanks go to Stephanie Franklin – one of our partners and volunteers – for supplying us with a Sam’s Club membership. The gift is paying significant dividends already. We’re saving 34 percent on bottled water and 15 percent on Pringles now. This adds up to more than $250 in annual savings.
FOND FAREWELLS
We’re so grateful for the hands, feet and caring hearts that help us on the streets each week. We’ll certainly miss two of our faithful “Wednesday Walkers” – Brian Post and Chris Argabright. Brian took a job in Ada. Chris moved to Kansas City. At the same time, we praise God for all the new folks who have stepped forward recently to help fill their shoes.
A casual observer recently asked us, “So how do you measure your success?” Surprisingly, it’s not how many sack lunches we serve. Our ministry is really about helping the needy find faith, hope and love in Jesus. Our prayer is to see them move from the streets into productive society. We believe the key to changing their situation ultimately starts with a change of their heart.
RODNEY’S REQUEST
Rodney comes to “the clock” at 3rd and Boston nearly every Wednesday for a free sack lunch. At first glance, he would not strike you as homeless. He’s well-groomed and rather clean-cut. We’re particularly drawn to him because of his pleasant demeanor. In keeping with his manners, he politely asked us for a Bible on Jan. 4. We were thrilled to accommodate his request.
THE GENTLE GIANT
Tracy’s turnaround continues. If you recall from our last report, he’s the man who wears a size 4X shirt. He also prayed to receive Christ right before Christmas after reading the devotional in one of our lunch bags. On Jan. 25, he made another big stride in life when he asked to start helping us serve others. We promptly walked to the downtown bus station togther to hand out 35 lunches.
YOU’VE GOT MAIL
You never know who you’ll bump into at the post office. We went for stamps on Jan. 20, but wound up praying for a man named Doy. He suffers from arthritis in his right hip. We’ve ministered to him periodically for a year. He actually abandoned his walker for a time this past Fall after we prayed for him. On this day, it was another divine appointment. He was directly behind us in line.
WILLING TO WORK
Two of the men we see regularly – Dale and George – are actively pursuing gainful employment. We spotted Dale, who looks to be in his mid-20s, filling out an application in the Food Court at the Tulsa Promenade Mall. George, who is likely in his late 40s or early 50s, has applied for a job as a Spanish translator at the courthouse. “I’m tired of being idle,” he said.
SAVING AT SAM’S
Special thanks go to Stephanie Franklin – one of our partners and volunteers – for supplying us with a Sam’s Club membership. The gift is paying significant dividends already. We’re saving 34 percent on bottled water and 15 percent on Pringles now. This adds up to more than $250 in annual savings.
FOND FAREWELLS
We’re so grateful for the hands, feet and caring hearts that help us on the streets each week. We’ll certainly miss two of our faithful “Wednesday Walkers” – Brian Post and Chris Argabright. Brian took a job in Ada. Chris moved to Kansas City. At the same time, we praise God for all the new folks who have stepped forward recently to help fill their shoes.
posted by Filling The Void @ 2/14/2006
