Joy of the Lord in Amherst Shelter

The Amherst Emergency Shelter is open. Praise God!

Tonight is the 3rd night of a 6 month ministry and I am glad to report that God is exceeding expectations.........of course. By His grace every night has been a night of rest and peace. This peace is a peace that the world cannot understand. Not peace that the world gives, but the peace of Jesus....thank you Holy Spirit.

God has handpicked a wonderful team made up of dedicated loving staff and volunteers.
The First Baptist Church is providing the Holy Ground that transforms every night into an emergency shelter from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM; thank you Pastor Greg and Jerry. Vita Nova church provides Godly wisdom and a Spirit filled staff; thank you Pastor Nate and Eric.

To all of the loving staff that have a burden for Gods struggling children......thank you and may God bless you with an abundance of joy.

Serving in Amherst

It's official! Milestone Ministries is in Amherst MA.

We are glad to announce that Milestone Ministies has been chosen to manage the Amherst Emergency Shelter from November 155t thru April 1st. The sixteen bed shelter will be for men and women and will operate 7 days a week from 9 PM - 8AM.

We are currently in need of about 20 volunteers to help with food preperation, set up, fellowship and clean up. If you would like to volunteer please contact me at jack@milestoneevents.org

Lord when did I see you homeless? What you do onto the least of these you do unto Me.

Hats and Gloves

The first week of November brings weather that kills.
By the Grace of God, were back on the streets giving away hats, gloves, sleeping bags and warm socks.

Many people ask how they can help and so we have set up a "wish list" account on a Web Site called Dollar Days. Just click into this link and you can quickly and easily order supplies that will help us help others.

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If you would like to make a financial offering just visit www.milestoneministry.org.

Most importantly, pray.

Milestone Ministry Blog: Blankets save lives

Milestone Ministry Blog: Blankets save lives

Blankets save lives

By the grace of God I will be joining many other volunteers in our winter street outreach. From October to April we will spend at least one night a week on the streets of Springfield to be sure that no one is left in the cold to die. This will be our 4th year in Springfield and plan to add at least on day for Palmer. Our goal is to save lives and bring help to the homeless. Armed with food, hot coffee, blankets, jackets, hats and love, we comb the streets to be sure no one is left out in the cold. If they are willing we will get them to a warm place for the night like a hotel or Springfield shelter. If they choose to brave the elements we offer them warm clothing and blankets. The hope that has been offered by these selfless volunteers has saved many lives and convinced many to give up their life on the streets.
If you would like to help, check your closets for warm blankets, jackets, hats and gloves that you are no longer using and call our office at 413 304 2112 or email at Jack@milestoneevents.org so we can arrange a convienent delivery location.
Or.....even better......Pray!
No one should die in the cold!

Sunday Praise and Worship

Sunday was a spectacular day with the Lord. I was invited as the guest preacher at Crossway Christian Church www.thecrossway.org in Palmer on Sunday. The Lord gave us a wonderful word from Matthew 7:13 which I titled "The straight and Narrow". We were blessed to be in the presence of the Lord. As promised in the Word, He inhabits the praise of His people.....Alleluia.
I am grateful to the people of Crossway for such a warm welcome. My family and I are glad to call Crossway our home church. Even better, I will be preaching again this weekend at Crossway....Welome Holy Spirit!

Apple picking and Palmer Nostalgia Day

My family and I had a wonderful day in Palmer on Saturday. Started out apple picking in the front yard of My Fathers House and ended at the Nostalgia Day celebration. Who knew that the apples growing on our apple tree were edible! My wife, Cathy, daughter Jennifer and our two Grandchildren picked 3 bags full. More than enough for a couple of pies (something to look forward too) and a many samples while picking. And....there are many more to be picked (if I can figure out how to reach them). I am confident that this abundance of fruit from My Fathers House is just the beginning!
Then we joined some friends from Crossway Christian Church www.thecrossway.org at Nostalgia Day in Palmer. It was a great afternoon of good food, history lessons, fellowship and spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. We especially enjoyed Sweet Dreams, which was a booth loaded with good o'l penny candy. We will be regular visitors to there store in downtown Palmer. Hats off to the Organizers at Palmer Special Events.....we had a blast.