Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Thankful

Coming to work after a wonderful holiday weekend, there are so many things to be thankful for.

I am thankful to the Lord that as an organization we can start the day off with prayer.

I am thankful to the Lord that there are many prayer warriors outside the mission who are praying for the staff and the many needs of the mission.

I am thankful to the many volunteers who give of their time at Haven of Rest. They prepare food, sort clothes, clean, provide transportation, prepare mailings, lead chapel services, spend time with the clients and children at Harvest Home and many other activities that help make this ministry work.

I am thankful today for all the companies, organizations, churches and schools that have partnered with us to help the less fortunate.

I am thankful that we can share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who are lost and hopeless, because it is through Christ that change truly happens.

I am thankful that the Lord has given me another day to be used to fulfill His purpose.

I could go on and on because there is so much to be thankful for. What are you thankful for today? Our Heavenly Father does love and care for us. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 it says this: “Be joyful always continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Jesus Christ.”

To all who partner with us financially, and or through volunteering time and talents, thank you.

Jeff Kaiser
Executive Director elect

Monday, June 21, 2010

All Things are Possible with God

A man who is a Vietnam Vet and has struggled with alcohol a long time has been coming to the mission for many years. When he is sober he is the kindest man out there. He has a big heart, is very sensitive, loves to talk about the Lord and interacts with the staff during devotions. He is very likeable and often he has shared about his struggles and the battles he deals with on a daily basis. It’s been easy for the men’s division staff to build a relationship with him. However, the alcohol addiction is still there and he struggles with letting his past go and learning to trust in the Lord.

Today was not a good day for this man. When he came in for breakfast, he was not doing well because he had been out all night drinking. Drinking turns him into a different type of person. He becomes angry and agitated. He was talking to himself, unhappy with what he had done the night before. His eyes were blood shot from lack of sleep and the smell of alcohol was all over him. I asked him how he was doing. He said nothing and could not look at me. Then he began to cry.

Please pray for this man and so many others like him who come to the mission. They struggle with addiction. They are homeless, lack direction, and are lost. Our goal is to restore hope in the lives of these men through Jesus Christ. In Mark 10:26-27, the disciples were asking Jesus who could be saved and Jesus answered “with man it is impossible but not with God; all things are possible with God.”

Over and over again we have seen many lives transformed by the power of God. These hurting men are important to Him, and we are here to offer them Hope in His name. What a blessing!



Jeff Kaiser
Director of the Men’s Division
Executive Director Elect