Winter is here and the churches are once again opening their doors to those who are without the basic necessitites of life.  Warm Nights, WinterHaven and Safe Haven are in full swing.  
Today's events for Streetlights: 

• Advocated for three clients who have mental health issues, 
• a K.P.nurse called and told me of a woman who is living in her car
• collected a second large donation of clothing from Arthritis and Pain Associates of P.G. County in Greenbelt which will be given to the homeless
• assisted a homeless man who was referred to me by Roberto in DC
• Went to Laurel Regional Hospital, Prince George's Hospital, Safe Journey House, and First Baptist Church of Laurel.  

This week alone, I have transported one client from Safe Journey House to Reality House, one from Laurel Regional Hospital to Safe  Journey House and assisted in the placement of one client from P. G. Hospital to Safe Journey House and then to Reality House.  Partnering with these organizations as we assist the clients with a wrap around care plan is an example of how we as a community working together can make a difference in the lives of so many more than if we each try to "do it alone".  As more and more churches, ministries, organizations, agencies, etc. partner our resources we will be able to achieve our individual goals and accomplish our missions. I have been so blessed to see this occuring more and more throughout the years. We are so blessed!

Tonight, I met with Ko Klaver, a friend, co-laboror in Christ and one of the members of The First Baptist Church of Laurel which is this week's host church for Winter Haven.  He introduced me to several of the leaders in the church, including ministers and lay people. What a blessing, What joy to meet them all. Though I just met them, it is as if our hearts were knit and we are so excited to see what our Lord has in store for us!   So much passion for Christ and what loving service to the homeless!  What a joy to meet them and begin a new partnership with them in our service to Jesus as we reach out to the those who are in Winter Haven and to do so in Christ's Name and His Love. It was good to see Donnie of LARS there, as well!