Jul 7, 1012 – Afternoon We were on our way home from the market when a gal with a shopping cart, loaded with all her earthly belongings, crossed in front of our car as we were headed home. The thought always crosses your mind when something like this happens: “You don’t have time for thisContinue reading “Blessing a Gal on Our Way from the Market”
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Lots of Interest in Blessing Bags OC at Crossline
Sunday, June 4th – Blessing Bags OC at Crossline Church! The new Blessing Bags OC ministry we are launching was featured in the Connect Booth at Crossline Church this morning. People from both services stopped by to ask what this was about, and to learn more. Everyone thought it was a great idea: as opposedContinue reading “Lots of Interest in Blessing Bags OC at Crossline”
We will have a Display at Crossline Church this Sunday
Good News! Blessing Bags OC will be featured in the Connection Booth at Crossline Church this coming Sunday, June 4th. Look for our display (below), and me from 9 to 1 pm on Sunday. We will have flyers available, and a small supply of FREE Blessing Bags for those interested. I will also be answeringContinue reading “We will have a Display at Crossline Church this Sunday”
Stopped at Light to Give a Helping Hand
April 7th, 2023 – On the way to the hospital to get a shot in my hip, when I had to stop at a light and this young homeless guy was sitting at the light with a cardboard sign asking for help. I told I don’t have cash for him, but I do have aContinue reading “Stopped at Light to Give a Helping Hand”
Blessing Bags OC – Early Production Line
April 11, 2023 – Well, we ran out of our supply of Blessing Bags, so now its time to make some up, Our goal at this point is to have several bags in our car, and support our Crossline Church small group with Blessing Bags – in the event anyone comes across a person inContinue reading “Blessing Bags OC – Early Production Line”
Giving a Little Hope in Jesus Name
April 9th, 2023 – Ran across a woman with a baby in front of Ralph’s grocery store. Not sure if she was a drop off by a scammer, but maybe, maybe not. In any event, I told her I had no money to give, but I did have a bag of essential items with food,Continue reading “Giving a Little Hope in Jesus Name”
The Rise in Deaths of the Homeless
Mar 1, 2023 – OC Sherriff Don Barnes: “In January 2022, I commissioned a Homeless Death Review Committee, which includes broad representation of technical experts from county agencies, municipal police departments, hospitals, and non-profits. The Committee explores the root causes of homeless deaths to determine what, if any, factors contributing to the deaths were preventable.Continue reading “The Rise in Deaths of the Homeless”
How Many are Homeless in Orange County?
The are 5,718 people without a home in Orange County! According to the Daily Pilot, May 2022 update “County officials praised the results of the 2022 Point in Time count during a press conference but said there is more work to be done to solve the local homeless crisis. The federally required biennial census was lastContinue reading “How Many are Homeless in Orange County?”
Reaching Out at the Supermarket
Jan 4th, 2023 On our way to buy food for dinner, we just saw a guy hanging out in front of the supermarket, digging in the trash for food or drink. No one was stopping or helping him. Since we always keep some Blessing Bags in our trunk, I went back to the car, gotContinue reading “Reaching Out at the Supermarket”
What Being a Follower of Jesus is All About
Jan 15, 2023 – Crossline Church During church at Crossline last Sunday, a homeless woman showed up outside during the first service. She was distraught – someone had just stolen her shopping cart, with all of her possessions. She literally had nothing but the clothes on her back. I ran back to my car andContinue reading “What Being a Follower of Jesus is All About”
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