Brockton - January 5, 2025

It was a cold day to be serving 66 people on the streets of Brockton, but we brought warm French toast, hot coffee and chocolate, fresh fruit and baked goods, along with sweatshirts, thermal socks, hats, gloves, and scarves. Our team consisted of people from Church of Emmanuel, South Shore Community Church, Grace Chapel Foxboro, and St. Mary's Foxboro as we served across two locations. We were again thankful to have coats that turn into sleeping bags from Empowerment Plan and New England Patriots Foundation. It was too cold for most people to stay long but we did offer brief prayers for those who were receptive.

- Freddy came dressed in his usual colorful attire.

- Sheila is a professed atheist but she welcomed prayer throughout the coming week. Let’s be praying that she has an encounter with Jesus.

- Michael is worried about the City of Brockton trying to shut down Pastor Roberto’s church and his ministry to the homeless and is asking for prayers

- Fred is Haitian but speaks English and welcomed prayer

- Two guys welcomed prayer but only spoke Spanish so I they said the Lord’s Prayer to me in Spanish

- Kafeinikorv has been sleeping in abandoned buildings and was thankful to receive an Empowerment Coat.

- Chris asked for prayers for Raschel and her son.

- Shaggy is hoping to get work

- Jempson asked for “just prayer”

- Lisa is praying for healing through her upcoming surgery

- Don J is praying for his girlfriend Laura and his mom who has cancer

- Michelle is living in the shelter and praying for everything

- Mickey is praying to see God’s hand in his life

- Russell is praying for healing for his leg (got burned badly last week) and he’s thankful for his antibiotics

- Terrence is hoping for a better 2025

- Donna is hoping for a new job, and needs knee surgery. She is pleased to be approved for weight loss treatment. She asks for prayers as she considers moving to a place where she can get a fresh start.

- Kee was helping Tito who is in a wheel chair and is praying for a long life

- Rafael is praying for protection as he is living on the streets.

This was our first day of service for 2025 and we are hoping for a year of new opportunities and healing for our friends on the streets. We thank you for your support throughout 2024 and hope you’ll join us in prayer for what we hope will be an adventurous year full of hope and faith in God’s merciful promises. Happy New Year everyone!