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Please note that Decembers monthly meeting will be at a different location.
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We are honored to host! Woo hoo!
We had another great time this past Thursday at our HIMC monthly meeting. So amazed to hear about what God is doing not only in Hamilton but in other parts of the world like Haiti, Nepal, India, North Carolina and more.
We pray for all of these ministries and for our friends who are in North Carolina helping those affected by the hurricane.
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Thanks for the prayers! Missed being with you all!
Thank you we so need it
Pies for Haiti
Unfortunately, Pies for Haiti cannot be ordered through our HIMC website this year. We are trusting that next year we will be able to do so.
Fortunately, you can still donate pies, which will go to street ministries in Hamilton and all money received will go to help the needs of families in Haiti.
I will personally pickup cash or cheques made out to Dream Big with Us or you can also e-transfer your donation to duerksenelaine@gmail.com.
Lastly, I’m asking for donations of $100 or more only to help make up the shortfall of us not being able to purchase pies this year. A tax receipt will be issued for all donations.
Haiti has been hit very hard this year and 100% of your donation will help.
Please email me at duerksenart@gmail.com if you have any questions or for me to pickup your donation.
Blessings and thank you,
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I learned something tonight. Or rather, I had something taught to me again tonight. Today was a tough day on many fronts. IYKYK, and I was done. Done. So I texted my partners in crime and said I'm out for tonight. My truck is (or rather i$) in the shop, a stressful day at work, headache, I'm out. My friend asked if they could give us a lift. Declined first, but then, Yes I need to go, tonight of all nights.
Friends helped me "unpack" on the 40 min drive which really helped. Got to Ferguson and one friend prayed for me and us before we got out of the car, and this weight just lifts. I'm where He wants me, doing what He wants me to do. #Aside...you really need to find people like that!
Ferguson was buzzing. Warm night at the end of the month, so a good crowd, but not as big as I would have thought. So many dogs though, and not the calm quiet type. Punctuated the night to say the least.
One friend that we've given multiple tents and sleeping bags to over the past month or so, needed yet another. "No, I haven't been here for weeks" We gave you a tent and sleeping bag literally last week. "no I wasn't here man". He's on something every week. So, well, you know. He then asks for a blanket (our friend said 'I have one'), So, got it from the car for him. Jesus, sometimes I don't even know what/how to pray. Grateful for my friend's planning and Jesus probably would have given him a blanket too.
Our friend who runs the hot food had a great suggestion. They hand out 100's of hot food bags on any given Wednesday. What about putting a small note with a paragraph that points them to Jesus in every bag. One that is relevant to our "audience", but short and maybe a QR code to a site where there's more info/guidance/encouragement. So cool... great idea. Please pray.
Our friend in the ministry John (and Tina, missionaries to Cuba for 60 years), encouraged me with a bunch of "small miracles", and not knowing anything about today, spoke (I believe) inspired words to the situations I've got going on. Goodness, I'm glad I came out!
Near the end, had the privilege to meet a (very) young couple experiencing their literal first night on the street. This wrecks me. C and T were young, and well dressed. She was on uppers (but coherent) and he was sober. You could see the defeat in his eyes. My friend K (lost his wife...October is tough) directed them to me. Prayed for Hope, protection and that the God of the universe would reveal Himself to them. I can't imagine the feeling of the first night on the street. Many of our friends have been living rough for years, but these are young kids who don't have a clue. Please pray for their protection.
The musical duo was back this week.. Caught a couple of Christian classics. All the songs I heard previously were rock/folk classics. Apparently they're from a church 9well, of course). Going to try to connect with them next time.
Friends ministered to a new young gentleman who was using something, but was so kind and well mannered. We were able to bless him with some socks ( cool story )and they were able to pray for him. Was clear he had a faith background and maybe a good upbringing, but here he is - suspend judgement...that's one thing I have clearly learned.
Couple friends that are really struggling right now, and one (K - lived in a garage) is radio silent, please pray
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FYI, we had a zoom earlier with city staff discussing a possible move of Wednesday nights to City Hall. We expressed some concerns, but it appears they want to help us do what we do. I'm hesitant, but we're discussing. If you're the praying type, please do, for wisdom and guidance. I was the junior guy on the call so didn't talk much which suited me just fine.:)
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Thankful for good, wise, faithful friends that help us all
Praying for your ministry