Donald worked with us behind the scenes, utilizing the gift cards we received from others. His ability to be frugal helped us stretch those gift card donations to serve more people and meet more needs. As a police officer of the levee district, he was also able to provide us with guidance, which helped us greatly with the ministry under the bridge at the Claiborne camp.
Shopping seems like such a simple thing, yet it was our greatest need of help over the winter months, as the physical needs list was greater. We thank you, for your willingness to go shopping in your time off, for your generosity, and dedication to help serve the needs of our friends. We are joyful that you have in turn found your specific ministry, working with those in need in Kenner. It is encouraging for us to witness how you allowed the Lord to reveal your gifts and for you to become obedient to that assignment He has placed on your life. It is a privilege to call you brother and friend.
Love-
Angie & Kati
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Angela and Kati,
Maybe you two
distributed a fire in my heart, but I know God lit this fire within me. I have my own calling, an assignment to share the gifts that God has blessed me with. I have found my place, helping the homeless men of Rivertown, Kenner, as police officer, coming out in uniform, to serve, and not just to protect.
Hello My
Friends,
Today was the day! But it was Alma's Day! Those of you who know the story, Alma is a homeless man that has been pulling on my heart for months now. It started with handing him a bottle of water, speaking to him with respect, feeding him whenever I saw him. What he has become to me, is a new friend, a gift to help someone else and an assignment coming to fruition that the Hoy Spirit has been helping me with, all along.
Alma was jumped a month ago and his bike stolen. From the moment of hearing that, I wanted to bring the joy back to a man of integrity, pride and worth who deserves it more than me. His long, unhappy face of losing his mobility became my duty to fix just a little of his life. While at Wal Mart, he picked out an "Old School" bike I could not have been happier in my heart then just to see him happy!
He blessed me, and a some tears came to my eyes, when he said, "This bike is lovely, just lovely." I tried to hide it, but it was tears of joy, I know he understood.
So today, off we went. He got some winter clothes, some shoes for another homeless friend, a coat for this wind and other things he asked for. Then we went to lunch, a hot meal, I could tell he really enjoyed pork chops!
He asked how he could thank me. My answer, "Know two things, Al. God helped fix my heart so I could share it with you. If you get the chance, you help someone else, anyway you can. Let's see how far this can go helping other people. That's all." He smiled and went off on the levee at Rivertown. I am so blessed.
And I am writing you all, to challenge you, for I know the goodness in you all, for you have shown me. It takes nothing, to help those who have so little, but need it so much. Let's keep this going, today two of God's children were given joyous gifts. Mine is bigger than Al's, for God helped me, help him.
Have a Great
Day! Donald!
