Brockton - November 9, 2025

Here is an update from Sunday’s LYNN Ministries team that served in Brockton. There were volunteers from Church of Emmanuel, South Shore Community Church, St. Mary's Foxboro, Grace Chapel, Waters Church.

It was predicted to rain around noon today, but the rain held off until after we finished our service. Whether it’s called coincidence or luck, this one is going into our jar of little blessings. Across 3 stops on the street of Brockton, we were blessed to serve 126 hot meals, plenty of hot drinks and sweet treats, and gave out winter clothing and blankets to our friends.

While trying to wrap up our service, the words that come to mind are “community” and “showing up”. We are grateful for God who keeps showing up in unexpected times, places and details. We are grateful for our team members who keep showing up regardless of what they are going through in life. We are grateful for the countless behind-the-scenes volunteers, churches and organizations who keep showing up with their gifts of cooking, baking, donations and prayers.

One of our regular guests shared that she is "living in hell” when we greeted her. While feeling heavy-hearted and frustrated for her living conditions and her emotional reality, we also noticed that she always has someone pushing her in her wheelchair. In the face of mounting darkness, community and acts of kindness are the lights that shine through from heaven, reminding us that love and hope are never lost.

Please join us in praying for the many needs of our friends:

- Richard needed prayer to get out of here (streets, life conditions).

- Patrick asked prayers for his legs, and for his daughters.

- Samantha wanted prayer for everything.

- Ceagespefrntz prayed for a job

- Laura’s body hurts. Her possessions were stolen from her. She asked for prayer for protection.

- Michael’s body is in pain. He looked worn down and asked for prayers for family.

- Sofia and John asked for prayer for their health and family.

- Macanton asked us to pray for his family and health.

- Rachel wants things to get better. She stopped using drugs, but now has pain in her body. Please pray for healing and for her to move beyond this.

- Tony asked us to pray for everything, for everyone and for his family.

- Donna has been attacked by someone at the shelter who took her "same bed status” and her social worker. She needs prayer.

- Kaylany and Nevaeh (Eric's daughters) need prayer.

- Victor and his daughter Victoria need prayer. Victor shared that he might start reading God's Word.

- Caden asked prayer for a job.

- Christopher asked for prayer.

- Marie was glowing with gratitude. She is thankful for life.

- Jean does not speak English, but asks for a general prayer.

- Enoch asked for prayer for his family in the Dominican Republic, who are affected by hurricanes and living in a difficult condition.

- Kristine is new to the streets. She just had a procedure and is holding on to God's love. We prayed that she might feel God’s love and find God’s plan for her life.

- Kevin shared his general gratefulness, and gratitudes for simple blessings.

- Adelina asked for prayer for everything.

- Manny has been homeless for 3 weeks and stayed at the shelter. We prayed that he continue to make good choices and reconcile with his mom.

- Max has been on the streets for awhile. He’s hoping to be with his son on his birthday.

- King is looking good. We are praying that he can overcome addiction.

Our continuous gratitude goes out to all who make this Ministry and community possible. We are here for each other and to remind each other that love and hope are never lost.