Every Friday night a church gives away food, clothes, haircuts and washes people's feet. I went with my roomate’s church group. Since there is a limited number of things to do, a group of us took a prayer walking guide and just walked and prayed for a few hours. The prayer guide had specific suggestions based on specific areas of the city. It was nice.
The homeless population in Portland is ridiculous. They are everywhere at night. Portland has one of the highest homeless populations in the U.S. They also give away free needles and have a bunch of groups giving away free food. Hey, if I was homeless I would hang out in Portland too. I know that just giving away things just treats the symptoms rather than the disease. However, until I’m able to get involved with a group that is actually treating the disease I’ll gladly treat the symptoms so that Christ may be glorified.
I hope that by this time next year I will be able to move downtown and do ministry with an inner city church. For now I am comfortably serving in the suburbs and leading a parachurch college ministry. Though this was not my original desire, God has made it clear that he has me here for a purpose. I’m confident that God is completing His will in me and I could not be more thankful. I just give Him the reins and enjoy the ride.
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Hey Scot. It's Daniel Crawley. I've enjoyed reading your posts. Listen, I hope I haven't offended you. I know I jokingly called you emotionally disturbed due to the crazy picture I took back at the Shaw house. Since then I really haven't heard from you. I have considered you a good friend since we met and I aspire to a lot of things I see in your life. I think I gave you my cell number on Facebook. I hope to hear from you and I pray God uses you greatly in Portland.
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