The Living Water Rescue Mission opened its doors to the public on April 1, 2011, and was ready to take overnight guests on April 2. Since that time, we've taken in a few men in need of this ministry, and had to turn a few away due to their refusal to follow the mission's guidelines. Those we have sheltered for a night, or for several nights, have been men who are traveling the country on foot -- one man had sold all his possessions to take up a life of depending solely on the love of Christ. Each day he stayed at the mission, he was in the Word, studying, making notes, discussing it with others. He had traveled here to York from Michigan, and left last weekend, heading for a destination to the west. Chaplain Dave made the comment after a few days spent with this man, that he and Brian Weber may have been entertaining angels. Another man was simply searching. He left around the same time to find his way somewhere down the road. Since that time, we have been blessed with different guests, with different backgrounds, needing to be rescued from the world for different reasons.
Another way we have been privileged to be the hands and feet of Christ to those in need, is in providing a food basket and women's chapel service to a woman whose male partner had moved out of their home after an argument, taking nearly all their belongings with him. If she avails herself to our services, the mission will continue to help her re-establish her household with donated items, and help her with food until she is able to provide for these needs.
Every one of these people stands alone as a creation of the same One who created you and me. Every one could really use your prayers. You and I aren't completely aware of how to pray for each of these, but be assured, fellow pilgrim, that the Spirit knows what each one needs.
The people of this community of York, Nebraska, as well as the surrounding areas, from as far away as Callaway, Nebraska, have shown a great commitment to joining in this partnership of rescue! We are so blessed to see the excitement shown by youth groups, service groups, business leaders, and churches -- all of whom want to be a part of the dynamic ministry of reaching out to the hurting around us! We praise God for the way He is stirring the hearts of His people! They are coming together from various denominations to work shoulder-to-shoulder -- first in the construction phase, now in the ministry development phase; and all through this, in funding this ministry!
We are so grateful for your prayers and petitions on behalf of the Living Water Rescue Mission and the men and women who are served there, as well as the men and women who serve. In your prayers, please also remember that Phase 2 remains to be fully funded. Please continue to pray for us, and tell other brothers and sisters in Christ our story, share this blog with them, get in touch with us if you would like! This blog only touches a little of the work that is being done; the hand of God, and the glory of God that is evident in the way the Living Water Rescue Mission has come to be! Chaplain Dave's monthly letters that are sent to prayer partners and donors give much more detailed information, and our Facebook page also keeps fairly current with photos and posts of happenings at and involving the mission.
In closing, please accept my thanks for your interest in the Living Water Rescue Mission, and for your prayers. As you pray, place your trust fully in God, because He is faithful and just, and He will answer.
Another way we have been privileged to be the hands and feet of Christ to those in need, is in providing a food basket and women's chapel service to a woman whose male partner had moved out of their home after an argument, taking nearly all their belongings with him. If she avails herself to our services, the mission will continue to help her re-establish her household with donated items, and help her with food until she is able to provide for these needs.
Every one of these people stands alone as a creation of the same One who created you and me. Every one could really use your prayers. You and I aren't completely aware of how to pray for each of these, but be assured, fellow pilgrim, that the Spirit knows what each one needs.
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. (Romans 8:26-27)
The people of this community of York, Nebraska, as well as the surrounding areas, from as far away as Callaway, Nebraska, have shown a great commitment to joining in this partnership of rescue! We are so blessed to see the excitement shown by youth groups, service groups, business leaders, and churches -- all of whom want to be a part of the dynamic ministry of reaching out to the hurting around us! We praise God for the way He is stirring the hearts of His people! They are coming together from various denominations to work shoulder-to-shoulder -- first in the construction phase, now in the ministry development phase; and all through this, in funding this ministry!
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:3-6)
We are so grateful for your prayers and petitions on behalf of the Living Water Rescue Mission and the men and women who are served there, as well as the men and women who serve. In your prayers, please also remember that Phase 2 remains to be fully funded. Please continue to pray for us, and tell other brothers and sisters in Christ our story, share this blog with them, get in touch with us if you would like! This blog only touches a little of the work that is being done; the hand of God, and the glory of God that is evident in the way the Living Water Rescue Mission has come to be! Chaplain Dave's monthly letters that are sent to prayer partners and donors give much more detailed information, and our Facebook page also keeps fairly current with photos and posts of happenings at and involving the mission.
In closing, please accept my thanks for your interest in the Living Water Rescue Mission, and for your prayers. As you pray, place your trust fully in God, because He is faithful and just, and He will answer.
I wait for you, O LORD; you will answer, O Lord my God. (Psalm 38:15)
He answered their prayers, because they trusted in Him. (1 Chronicles 5:20b)
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| Worshiping with Callaway Jr. High Youth Group during their Mission Trip at LWRM April 9-10, 2011. |
