Washington Gardens Projects Outreach.

The Midwest Team was back out on another outreach today. The thought came to me to cancel the outreach just because things were so out of order after the accident. We received several calls encouraging us to not miss the outreach. Jeff and I took a drive through the projects on Thursday and I knew we needed to be there for the scheduled outreach.

A huge thanks to Jeff & Tanya Sobieralski for setting up getting a truck to pull the trailer today. Jeff attended the outreach even though him and Tonya fly out tomorrow to Equador for a mission trip. That is dedication!!!Jeff was a huge blessing helping out in whatever area he was needed today. It was his first daytme outreach. Also, a big thanks to Jeff's step-dad and mom for the use of the truck. We are still waiting to settle up with the insurance company so that we can pursue purchasing another van.

It had been a while since we have been in Washington Gardens and it was good to be back. We had several people tell of the impact that the ministry has had there. They asked us to come back more often which we will.

The Washington Gardens Projects is a place where the kids have two strikes against them just by being there. There chances of living a good life depends so heavily on them getting Jesus into their lives. Not many dads are present and single moms struggle to make it. Drug dealers are present nearly around the clock.

This little girl has a dad that struggles with drugs and alcohol. We have been at their apartment when she has cried wanting her daddy to stay out of jail and to stay home. Her mom had become a friend of ours over the years.

I would say this little guy is sagging!!

Bad hair day or is it suppose to be that way???? He is a good kid and was helpful tearing down and cleaning up.This mom with her baby was so happy that we were there today.One of our "regular" little sweethearts. She is such a special young girl!!The kids are so special!!! This is my little buddy "Pooh Bear" (James). We was the first one there today and ended up spending the whole day with us. Pooh and I have been close for a couple of years. His dad lives in Chicago and you can tell it hurts him when we discuss it.Jeff had talked these young guys to get in a picture with me and secretly told them to put perfume swabs on my head. Tony Huguley Jr. also jumps in. The team did a great job today. Michele Santiago, Brianna Santiago, and Jimmie Hickman were back out today after being involved in the accident last week.Diane Wimmer talks with some of the local residents.

Brianna Santiago along with her mom Michele have been such a huge blessing to the ministry. They are two that you can count on being there to serve Jesus week after week. They both have wonderful servants hearts.

Brenda Huff, another of those that are ever-ready heads up the food line with Eileen out for a week.

Pooh Bear relaxes with Tony Jr. at Diane & Brenda's after the outreach.

We are back in Benton Harbor, Michigan again next weekend.