Dalvis- We have not seen Dalvis since the winter months. Last we had heard, he had been arrested on a blocking the sidewalks charge. He was really dirty. He told us that he only had the clothes on his back because when he was arrested, his bag was left behind. He has asked us for help in providing some basic essentials for him, to help get him started back on his feet again. Dalvis wears 34x32 pants and a medium shirt. He also has requested a hygiene kit. Please let us know if you can help him get back on his feet.
Richard- He has requested a backpack and a pair of 38x30 or 38x32 pants. He suffers from a terminal illness. He also reported that he has been sober for some time now. Although he is homeless, he receives a monthly income with which he uses part of it to provide food to the others he knows. He also mentioned that he tries to encourage the others around him. Please pray that he would be able to serve the others around him, and that he would be able to continue living a life of sobriety.
Joseph- This is one of our friends that we initially met at the New Orleans Mission. He needed to vent, and Kati was willing to listen. He must have ranted for fifteen minutes. Although, we offered to pray with him, and offer him comfort, he was only interested in venting. Please pray that he would have peace and understand that not everyone is out to get him. Also, please pray that he will encounter people who can encourage him rather than tear him down.
Larry- We met Larry earlier this year at the Claiborne camp. He is a former marine. He specifically came to the bridge to excitedly tell us, “Prayer works!” His VA Pension came through after a long wait. He is now living in a condo by the cotton mill. It was refreshing to see him clean, shaved, and happy. For the first time in his life, as a result of our prayers for him, he is tangibly experiencing the fruits of those prayers. Please pray that as a result, his faith will grow stronger and that he will be able to hold captive these experiences, that they may become a foundation for whatever is next in his life.
Paul- He is from Phoenix, Arizona. He originally came to work in New Orleans for Mardi Gras and the festivals that followed. He creates handmade jewelry and vends it at various events. The people he traveled here with decided not to return to Arizona. He also became a victim to predators that mugged him, and left him with only a few of his belongings. He now finds himself stranded in New Orleans. His desire is to return home to Arizona, where he owns a house and property. However, he is quickly losing hope that this will happen for him. If you can assist this man in bus, train, or airfare, please contact us, so that we can help make this happen for Paul. Please pray that he will continue to be receptive to receiving prayer. Also, pray that he will begin to see tangible ways the Lord is working in his life.
Tanya- She is of Cherokee heritage, born and raised in New Orleans. Although she has embraced the beliefs of her culture, but she is also a practicing Catholic. As a result, she allowed Goke and me to pray for her. Please join us in praying for her, that she will be able to find an affordable place to live in Westwego.
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