Friday, December 4, 2009

Time in a Shelter


Since we have opened the doors to the men's homeless shelter this season, many have come to seek rest, cover and peace. I am grateful that we are able to serve, but it never seems to be enough. It's just a cot, blanket and a pillow in a warm basement. We do offer plenty of coffee, snacks, reading materials and movies but still this is rest and refreshment only for the body.
It is our Staff and Volunteers that offer the greatest thing that is given to our guests. They offer a strong shoulder and willing ears to give something that is seldom given with compassion; time. They listen with love and offer our guests hope by treating them like good friends. Our guests are invisible to the world. We drive by and walk by them everyday in our big city or small town. If they hold out their hand we may slow down long enough to offer them some change......but time, time is the most valuable gift we can give.
Thank you to our wonderful Staff and Volunteers for giving the gift of time. Thank you to our guests for trusting us and sharing the night. You are all very important to me. God bless you.

"You have been a shelter for me. A strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in Your tabernacle forever. I will trust in the shelter of Your wings." Psalm 61:3

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