Hands of Jesus Ministry
A couple of
weeks ago I spent a Saturday morning on Lancaster Ave near the homeless
shelters during what is known amongst the homeless community as “tramp day”. On
these Saturday mornings churches, ministries, groups and individuals stop at
various locations to distribute food, clothing and other supplies to the
homeless people who stop by.
On that occasion I met a group of
people working out of the trunk of their car parked on a side street. The group
called themselves the Hands of Jesus Ministry and after introducing myself to
their director Jackie Manes we had a very nice conversation about what she and
her small band of players are doing for the homeless.
The day we
met she and her helpers were giving out bottled water, breakfast burritos and
clothing to all who stopped by. In talking with them I found out that all that
they do is strictly out of their own love for people and that things like the
bottled water and the breakfast burritos were paid for out of their own pockets
or from a few small donations. She said that at one point she and her family
were not doing well financially and that now she is just paying forward what
she and her small group has been blessed with in their own small way.
In talking
with her there was no pressure and no pitch. Just a feeling of love and caring
for those homeless people she talks to. A big pat on the back should go to
Jackie and her friends. If you wish to contact her, send an email to: jkm1947@ymail.com. I’m sure she would
appreciate hearing from you.
Hi, A friend of mine just became homeless and he is looking for a place to stay for next couple days. You can email me at BrandiWall80@gmail.com. I am trying to help him, but I don't think I am doing a good job. Please let me know.
ReplyDeleteLove the no pitch no pressure part. The real deal! :) Awesome.
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