Eric is an example on how close we all are to disaster. Eric worked for UPS for 20 years in another state. He was let go and didn’t have the funds to sustain himself until he found another job. He moved here 8 years ago for another job prospect, but it didn’t last very long.… Continue reading This is Eric
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This is John
Meet John. He is our first homeless guest at the 2023 warming station at The Family Center. John has been homeless for two years. He had a place to live a few years ago but due to the pandemic he could not hold on to it. He has family in Columbia, but he is not… Continue reading This is John
Tires from God
It is not uncommon to receive a call from a church wanting to know how to help someone. Many times the request for help is not something the church can do in the confines of their sanctuary or offices and we are called on for advice or collaboration when dealing with poverty in our community. Just as there… Continue reading Tires from God
In our parking lot
I first met David and his silver sedan on a warm summer Sunday morning. I forgot my Sunday School curriculum on my desk and had to get it before church started. I was running late (and obviously not prepared) so I couldn’t stop and talk but it was obvious he had been sleeping in his car, he nodded and… Continue reading In our parking lot
This is Maury 