I am sure that a lot of people hear this at their local church or place of worship. I just wanted to let you all know a little about a ministry that has been taking place for several years now. A little strip mall in Phenix City, AL is where it happens. Each morning the doors open for many homeless men and women that live on the streets under the 14th Street bridge. This bridge connects two cities, Phenix City, AL and Columbus, GA. it also connects two States. Now,this is the real delimma is that neither of these cities want to take responsibility for the citizens that are not able to afford a home. This Ministry is World Vision Ministries. My sister who is 3 years older than I helps run this ministry. She and her husband have taken in these people who have nobody else. These folks come for a warm meal, someone to listen to them and occasionally a hot shower and some new clothes. Living under a bridge can be tough, even in the warm south. My sister relates to these people, as she was also one of those people who had problems with alcohol. Fortuneately she found the way out of that dark tunnel and has made it her mission and life to help others. She provides a meal and a bible study and often just some kind words of encouragement for them. They have helped so many move off the streets into rehab or to get a job and back into regular lifestyles. Many of these people are ex-military who have had some type of stress syndomes that have effected them. Many have had addiction problems which she addresses and has another recovery class for that as well.
The reason for my explaination is that recently they have fallen behind in their rent and utilities. Because many of the people at their services do not have anything to put into the offering plate other than an IOU. So, therefore they have been told that if they can't get some of the payments up to date, they will have to close. This is not what this ministry needs, what it needs is support. Support from us people who can help. Donating just a little can mean a lot and it will make you feel a lot better to be able to help.
Many ways you can do this is:
Contact me so I can get your donation to send to the ministry.
Send a tax free donation to:
World Vision Ministries
c/o Jaye Johnson
2202 11th AVe.
Phenix City, AL 36867
At this time what we need to do is to get some funds together to help out. I know things are tough at this time for all of us, but if you can find it in your budget to donate just a little, anything would be helpful.
I have donated things and money to this ministry in the past and I know this is a worthwhile situation, and they need help.
If you send a donation please let them know that you need a reciept and they will send you one and it is so important that you think about this and find it in your heart to do something to help.
http://14thstreetbridge.wordpress.com/category/uncategorized/
Check out her blog above and you can see the things this ministry has helped people do.
I don't usually do something like this but it is important that we as a group of facebook friends try to help one another.
If you want more information go to the link above or give me a call.
Take it in your heart to pray about this and for the ministry. If you can't help with money please help with prayers. We want to see Jaye and her family and friends keep this mission going.
Thanks.
Great post!
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