Another Breakfast with the Baptists

This morning was the third Saturday that Calvary Baptist’s mens breakfast hosted some of our homeless neighbors in Bellflower for breakfast and showers. It was a blessing to hear that despite their tradition of taking a break during November and December they will continue to host the breakfast just for these neighbors. Another thing that blessed me was the fact that one of their small groups has taken on the task of putting together a men’s clothing closet. Chrissy, one of our new board members was there at the breakfast and we found out that her church the Lord’s Church has a clothing closet for women. It is pretty encouraging to see how the various congregations in Bellflower might be able to collaborate and serve our neighbors in conjunction rather than isolation.

Affordable Housing for Miguel

Affordable Housing in Bellflower

God has been really good in helping the Homeless Task Force to find housing for Miguel really quickly. I had a meeting this week with a local Christian businessman who owns several trailer parks in Bellflower and he was very gracious in offering to finance a trailer in one of his parks! Miguel was able to move in today and is settling in nicely. The Homeless Task Force is being very supportive, offering rides and immediate support during this time. Praise God for his provision.

Miguel's Graduation

Miguel’s Graduation!

Miguel, a friend who has previously been homeless in Bellflower graduated tonight from the Salvation Army Bell Shelter’s 90 day Wellness program. He toughed it out even when he felt like leaving and the Homeless Task Force in Bellflower has been very supportive of him throughout the last three months. Let’s pray that we can help him find a place to live!

Relational Networking: Food Ministries

Relational Networking: Food Ministries

As Amy and I interviewed Father Myke at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church today for the DVD Amy is working on, he mentioned the need for the church to collaborate. Specifically he suggested that the 5-6 various food ministries in town ought to at least get together and share ideas and best practices. I was excited to hear of this opportunity for unity in the church of Bellflower. Stay tuned for updates on this emerging relational network.

New Intern Amy Vreeman

New Intern: Amy Vreeman

I am excited to report that Kingdom Causes Bellflower is getting a new team member. Amy Vreeman is a student at Azusa Pacific University who will be helping Kingdom Causes Bellflower with a DVD that will help to tell the story of what we’re all about. She brings a lot of life experience to our team. She will be working 10 hours a week with us through the fall semester. Her position is funded by the Lilly Foundation. We’re glad to have your help Amy.