70x7 - Fowl

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A Street Ministry

We are dedicated to bringing hope and recovery to people engaged in at-risk activities by sharing Christ’s love, compassion and forgiveness.

Abide Ministries 70x7 Street Outreach is a ministry working directly with people on the streets of North West and Central Detroit. The Street Outreach team uses a van as their mobile base. From the van we provide sandwiches, juice, hygiene kits, prayer and a list of referrals for services such as shelter, food, and rehab. Our main vision and purpose for this outreach is to show people of all walks of life that God loves them, without bias and desires a relationship with them, to encourage them and to give them hope.

Our focus is primarily women engaged in prostitution, and substance abuse. We also reach out to others engaged in various at-risk activities.

For More information contact:

Donna McCauley
313-801-2204
70x7outreach@comcast.net

Fowl

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? Luke 12:24 KJV

Rather than take clients to dinner this week we did outreach so that we can stay connected to our friends. It was a joy to see some of them and they were delighted to see us after an absence of 3 weeks. Unfortunately there are some new women out there working the streets and they broke our hearts.

When we saw her the first thing we noticed is that she really looked out of place. She was dressed in a pretty beige sheath, wearing high-heels, perfect make-up and hair. She looked like she just stepped out of a corporate office, but the look in her eyes was absolute fear. When we approached her we thought she might run away but she timidly said yes to our offer of a lunch bag and prayer. She was not the only girl out there these last 2 evenings. We meet way too many new girls working the streets. Some evenings your heart is just so heavy with the knowledge that these ladies are walking a path of destruction. Heartfelt prayers are offered up for these women, Kleenex is passed between hands as they cry when we pray for them. As we drive away we seek the Lord’s strength to love these lost souls, to bring healing to their bodies, their souls and most especially to their families, Mom’s, Dad’s, and children.

The Lord is so faithful to remind us that He cares for each of them by allowing us to see a visual reminder of Luke 12:24. Thank you Jesus that you care for us more than even the fowl hanging out in the middle of the hood! (pic of birds not attached)

Blessings,

Donna