A group of friends were driving
around to find a place for a picnic.
We came to this lot where a lot of
tents were staked down in front
of an old house. We stopped and
talked and found that the space was
Their homes. They were homesteading.
We talked for a while and found that
the house could use some Improvements.
We decided to help and had a meeting
with those living there. We could fix up
and add on to the house and improve
the parking. We would get various
churches involved and make this place
a community shelter. This world be a huge
task, but we got the permits and began.
We had skilled workers in our group
and the money came from individuals
who cared, and the churches came
through with enthusiasm. We formed
a legal corporation and insured the house
and the corporation. More churches
got involved and before long we bought
additional property, needed to meet
the needs of the community. It was
a praise God moment and we collectively
prayed to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
This interdenominational church effort
gave shelter to those in need, until they
could be on their own. We were able
to train those who wanted in the
industrial arts. Some went on to start
their own businesses and hired workers
from the shelter. It was a great dream
and we never did have the picnic
but had several celebrations.
Stanski
August 17, 2023, ^
Steve Haarman 