Author: Justin Mullin

An R&R family moved from their parents’ house into a shared rental home with the help of the ministry. They are so thankful and agree that this is a huge step forward for them! Praise God the people that are renting to them are going to be encouragers in the process too.  The woman is searching for work. It’s been great to see their confidence starting to grow as they are independent from other family members. A very healthy thing!

A new referral was given a bed and household items.She had been sleeping on an air mattress and is disabled.   She was listening to Sandi Patti music which led to spiritual conversation. We were praising the Lord together- especially after the unloading was finished!  What a blessing to visit with her and see that everything that was delivered matched the few items she did have!  Just have to smile…

A family who is dealing with cancer has been given some freezer meals to lighten the load. It is so much fun to see individual hands and feet serve and make a difference in a variety of ways!   

A lady we have come to know has and is continuing to have parenting struggles with her kids. R&R Life Preservers are people who will listen, encourage and pray.  Loving our neighbors when they feel alone can provide hope.

The R&R friend who was in the fender bender last week is doing much better. The test results are not in from the chest pain yet, but he is feeling much better. The car is still drivable which is a miracle.  The crash was on the passenger side, right between the wheels. So, the damage huge, but is cosmetic. He has been resourceful and foamed up the doors and sealed the windows for now. He was reminded how much worse it could have been!  Praise God. 

Two new referrals this week. One needs organization/cleaning help in order to get a reverse mortgage and save her house.  The other is in poor health and has to move out of her place by the end of the month. Both will be given support to tackle these issues through the compassion of the R&R service crew.  Please pray for these families as they are overwhelmed, that they will feel God’s peace and love through His children.

The past few days have been busy with God’s goodness.

God has provided housing for a R&R family!  They will be moving early next week. In the meantime, a local food shelf is helping with their motel bill up until they move! This is the couple that was temporarily living in their car a few weeks ago. “We don’t know what we would have done without your help! Thank you SO much!” Today the male is interviewing for a permanent job, currently he is doing temp work.  Household items are being collected for the move.

A woman with no resources to make the rest of her move happen, received help moving her heavy furniture items a few days ago. There was so much relief in her voice as she said, “God bless you!”. Her deadline was today.

A boy at a local shelter received pants for school. He was still wearing shorts.   

Two children will be receiving winter clothing this week.

A woman who graduated from Teen Challenge will be receiving winter clothing. She walks a mile and a half to school and doesn’t have a coat or boots. Last year she wore two sweatshirts for her coat!

A woman received business attire for job interviewing. When she said she didn’t know what she was going to wear to interview, we checked storage and just “happened” to have 4 suits in her size! “Blessings to you! Someday I’ll return them to you. I didn’t expect this at all. I have to do something for myself now and get back together.”

Two other families will be helped with moving next week. One has nothing but God has provided a housing solution for them that is larger and cheaper than their last place. The mother is recovering from a stroke with a baby on the way! Household items will be delivered to them from R&R supporters.  The other is starting over after a horrific relationship. She had no resources for helping with the move- this help will be a huge stress reliever- keeping  her possessions will keep normalcy for her children. 

Yesterday, one of our social worker connections called and R&R was asked if we had 2 beds for a local family. Sure enough, we’ll be able to help.  “Amazing! You are such a great help, I’ll let the family know.”  This will be another delivery done in the near future.

After meeting with a case worker at a local food shelf, I am realizing how the church needs to lift them up in prayer!  Last year they had 8-10 new financial cases per year. Last week alone, they had 20!  The numbers have gone up 190% she said.  Please pray for the workers who are overworked and underpaid!  May God encourage them in what they do and give them discernment with their clients. 

Wow. Please keep this ministry in prayer. Lives are being impacted through people like you. God can use “ordinary” people!