This is where you can find our bi-monthly newsletter.
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? – February 2013
“It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor Would you be mine? Could you be mine? I have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you.. Hello neighbor, because that’s what you are, you know. You are my newsletter neighbor. I’m happy to have... -
Praise and Prayer – February 2013
* Praise God for the birth of Jordyn, daughter of Brook and John. Brook is right now in treatment with her daughter. Please pray that she is able to go through all the requirements. And pray for John that he can fulfill what he needs to in order to be a... -
Christmas Cheer – December 2012
Winter is right around the corner, and snow is already here for some of you. But before we really settle down and hibernate in our dens or tents, we’ve got Christmas. Let’s set aside all the wars about Christmas and the arguments about public displays or words and just celebrate the season. It... -
Lord Hear Our Cry! – December 2012
Lord Hear our Cry! Where is Faith? The wicked live prosperously You are always on their lips, yet so far from their hearts. Hear our Cry! Where is Hope? Beggars and all the poor must go into hiding. Our Father from above leads us on a journey to each other,... -
John Doe – December 2012
Winter is chilling to the bone to those who live without a home they travel here they travel there they pass us by but do we care? For proud is the man who has nothing left ’cause he sees his misfortune as just another test. But the chilling cold... -
Prayer and Praise – December 2012
* There have been a number of accidents and illnesses striking folks on the street. Please pray for Gary, Dan, Chris and others who have been hospitalized, had surgery and then had to do their recovery time on the street. * We are having a baby boom at Anawim! This... -
It’s Time! – October 2012
Today, as I am writing this newsletter, it is an important day in Portland, Oregon. It is the first day of full rain since last July. We expect many, many more. Our relationship with the sun is a tenuous one at best, so we’ve made our goodbyes and hope to see him next... -
Winter Preparedness List – October 2012
What will we need to get our folks ready for winter? Sleeping bags Coats (men’s and women’s) Long underwear Blankets Men’s and women’s underwear Belts Socks Hand warmers Tarps (8×10 or larger, green and brown colors only) Gloves Sleeping bag liners Men’s jeans Also, we still need finances to keep... -
Poverty Summit – October2012
There are many ministries to the poor in East Multnomah County. Food ministries, clothing ministries, shelters, and most of them are run by churches. However, the poverty is so extreme that the resources are being drained. Pantries are running out of food, clothing is available only a couple days a... -
The Well-Tempered Giver – October 2012
Most of us treat compassion and giving as a happenstance. It isn’t something we plan, but we can be expected to do the right thing when it comes along. It is interesting that one of the most poignant passages on the giver, Psalm 41:1-3, treats giving in a different way. “How blessed...
