Not Alone
Desolate, isolated and lonely.
Often lost in the maze of society; a needle in a haystack.
This was the flicker of Carlos’ life until one day Pastors Jesse and Lori befriended him.
Desolate, isolated and lonely. Often lost in the maze of society; a needle in a haystack. This was the flicker of Carlos’ life until one day Pastors Jesse and Lori befriended him.
One important observation we made is that the homeless are grateful
when we take time to show we care enough to offer hope
in the midst of their difficult circumstances. That’s what Carlos told us.
When they met, Carlos was a young man plagued with an addiction problem and living on the streets. Jesse and Lori spent time with him, and Carlos opened up to them. He shared what had brought him to this point. Lori described,
We made the effort to befriend Carlos,
offer him the Word of God in the Gospel of John and pray for him.
His life is a long hard road, but he now knows that he is not alone.
Listening to people on the streets, praying for them and simply inviting them to meet Jesus in the Gospel of John is the most critical part of Pastors Jesse and Lori’s ministry as they serve their community.
Pastors Jesse and Lori D from Turlock, CA