03/01/2026
Saturday was a special PB&J Day. 🙏🥪
It honestly felt like being in a live classroom, taught by the Lord Himself, and we soaked it all in. 📖
Before we even began serving, we were stopped by a woman who simply asked, “Can we pray together?” She and her group had also come downtown to serve our unhoused neighbors. Moments later, another woman approached us, not for food, but for prayer as she waited for a medical facility to open, unaware it was closed for the day. 🏥🙏
God began opening conversations, highlighting people, and creating moments we never planned. Throughout the day, it became clear that He was teaching us in real time. 🙌📖
One lesson we discussed was from Acts 17, where Paul was troubled by the idols surrounding him. Yet when he spoke at the Areopagus, he didn’t lead with frustration. Instead, he connected with the people through something familiar: the altar to the unknown god. Paul found common ground in order to introduce them to the true God. 🏛️📜
Evangelism begins with connection. 🤝
Evangelism deepens through Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 9:19–23, where he speaks of becoming all things to all people so that some might be saved. This isn’t about losing our identity, but about intentionally walking with others and connecting with them where they are. ❤️🩹
That lesson came alive for us Saturday. 🙏
We saw familiar faces, people we’ve served and prayed with for months. There’s joy in recognizing them, but also heartbreak in realizing they are still struggling. We continue to pray that God provides stability, resources, and restoration in their lives. 🕊️
Before we began the day, I shared that evangelism is a lot like Forrest Gump’s famous line about a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. 🍫
Saturday proved that true.
Unexpected moments.
Unplanned conversations.
Real lessons from the Lord.
Grateful for every opportunity to serve. 🙏❤️