Praise Report

Our God is so good. HE is so faithful. Psalm 77:14 says, "You are the God of miracles and great wonders! You demonstrate you awesome power among the nations."  We met a young man here at the RMH back in October who needed another liver transplant. His first one was no longer functioning properly. Pam spoke with him and his Mother and asked if she could pray for them. She was told that Adam was 5th on the list to receive a transplant and had already once been turned down because it was not a perfect match. His kidneys were also taking a toll as they were working overtime due to the failure of the liver and were beginning to shut down. Pam continued to pray and believe that Adam would receive his perfect match and get his liver transplant before Christmas because time was running out.  She would often tell the Mother that Jesus was going to do a Christmas miracle for them, and encouraged them to stay strong and hold on to their faith. Last night Adam's Mother stood before us and informed us that Adam went into surgery at midnight, Dec.21st and received his perfect match, coming through the surgery with flying colors. Tears in both Pam and the Mother's eyes as they both said, " its the Christmas miracle we're been praying for."
Psalm 17:6, "I am praying to you O God because I know you will answer me."

Blessed To Be A Blessing

This is such a wonderful time of year, especially when you can be a blessing to someone else. The RMH has been busy with groups baking, decorating and donating to help keep the families in the holiday spirits. We are participating as often as we can. We want to be apart of making this Christmas a joyful and peaceful one while these families are away from their homes and loved ones. This past weekend we also went shopping to buy some socks, jackets and long sleeve tops for some of the homeless we are witnessing to. Saturday night we gave these items out, along with a homemade dish of meatballs, pasta & sauce, some bread sticks and sugar cookies. One gentleman was most grateful as he had only a sleeveless top and told us it was getting very cold during the nights and he had nothing to keep him warm. When we handed him some warm socks, a sweater and a jacket his joy blessed us so. Blessing others and telling them that God loves them so greatly that He sent His Son Jesus is truly the reason for this season.

Under The Bridge

While driving to Earl's medical appointment for his MRI a few weeks ago we noticed a few homeless men down under this bridge. We began to look into how we could help meet a need or two and share Jesus with them.  Friday we drove down and passed out ham and cheese sandwiches, waters, pretzels and a granola bar. We connected with a homeless man named Tony. We shared the gospel with him and a few others that were there with him.  He soon directed us down the road telling us to look for a blue colored building that was abandoned. We found the building but no one around , but we noticed an empty dumpster bin with clothes hanging from it, along with grocery carts filled with odd things. So Saturday we returned around dinner time and found several homeless men ready and hungry for dinner. We expect many more will be coming next week as the word gets out that we will be returning. We saw many needs and will try and fill what we can. Like, clothing, shoes, toiletries etc. We will continue with RMH and will be adding this as part of our ministry as we see a great deal of homeless in this down town Orlando area.

First Event for December

 We came to RMH last night to start off the month with a feeding. We served Shepard's Pie, salad and rolls. We had a good turn out and had the opportunity to talk with another couple who love Jesus and are Born Again Believers.  They encouraged and lifted us up, which we always need. We had been asked the night before to pray for a family. The 15 year old daughter was in critical condition and the parents didn't think she would make it through the night, so we prayed. Sadly, the daughter did not make it through the night and we soon learned of her passing. We were also told of an infant who died that morning of our feeding. The sadness that hit our hearts for these families is overwhelming as you can imagine. But that is why we keep coming back. To be a light and bring hope to those who are going through a dark time in their lives. We all love the good reports, but this ministry also is one that brings healing to the broken hearted and is not always easy and enjoyable. Let us weep with those who weep, as God says there is a time and season for everything under the sun.