March 11, 2022 – It has been a busy and crazy time – we had an unexpected trip to see Diane’s mom in Florida as she went into the hospital. The conflict in Ukraine has us in communication with our friends in the Balkans as they are impacted by the refugees. We also have spoken at several churches and groups over the past month as well.
But we want to give you a few updates on what God is doing.
Our monthly meetings with the senior above the Jackson location is still impacting the residence. Still connecting and praying for the residents as they have needs. Had another on the street prayer time with one of the residents. These encounters are so special.
(Two of our helpers for the Senior Residents - they come to befriend the folks and be Jesus to them)
I also had the pleasure of meeting with a teacher and his autistic students who make natural soap that we have in our stores. They use the profits to help other schools and kids in need. I was so blessed by the time I spent with them
Recently while filling in at our Ann Arbor location I was helping a customer and noticed she had a Slavic accent so I asked her where she was from and she said: “you don’t want to know” (which told me it was Russia). She then shared how she was getting hate calls from folks she knows yelling at her for what was happening. I told it that we were glad she was here and it was not her fault (she said I have been here in America for 20 years).
(by the way from now until the end of March 5% of all in-store and online sales will be given for Refugee Assistance in the Balkans - https://youtu.be/Lhw9nqbOavw)
It reminds me how many people are hurting and needing a kind word and concerned spirit.
This week pray:
- Contacts and meetings with folks who can help us fund and/or start programs with the poor here in the states.
- Our personal support – with economic times some donors have had to stop while other donors have had to cut back – pray for Diane and me as we look for new support to continue the development of helping the poor around the world.
- Our upcoming travels – with the reality of rising fuel cost it will take more to get to where we are going and Pray that the schedule flows without too much back tracking.
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