Victor - an alcoholic. I shared about him in a newsletter about five months ago. The first day I met him he was quoting scripture to me and was more than desirous to get into a detoxification program. He never went through with it. I see him every week and he's not getting any better. We pray for him and often ask him if he's ready to receive help... TONIGHT - someone from Don't Walk By (an annual outreach where we search Manhattan for those in need) found him on the streets and brought him back to the church for a hot meal, clothes, and an opportunity to talk with someone about his struggle. I was informed - he went to a detox! God is committed to His people. May this be a true life change for Victor.

Everyone said there wouldn't be any homeless people in a small well-to-do neighborhood at the bottom of the Manhattan island. But God knew that Ricky was on a bench in the park, hidden in plain sight. God was passionate enough to send 7 people into that area so that Ricky could get the help he needed - food, clothes, medical attention. We walked the streets for three hours looking for those in need, and Ricky was the ONE that we found. Only one. Worth it.

(Don't Walk By outreach, Feb. 18, 2012)

a good friend may be moving away in a few weeks : - ( - such a true brother