We just completed our third outreach of the year & the Lord has increased the number of people almost double! Reaching out to the inner-city area of South Bend has brought awareness to those that volunteer with us of the great need. As well as touching the lives of those impacted by crime & violence, we bring the hope of the good news of Jesus Christ.
Along with a salvation message, we have a table set up to find out where people are in their beliefs of God and his word. It's amazing how many check on the Salvation Survey that they're not sure if they'll go to heaven when they die. It is a great witnessing tool as we can show them in the word of God to make their salvation sure!
The Lord has blessed us with a new group that has come & led praise & worship at these events. Music sets the atmosphere and brings the presence of the Holy Spirit to the place where we set up the event. We also have been blessed to partner with a very talented musician & brother, Octane the Hood Apostle. His positive message delivered in a relevant way to those we go out to has touched many lives and given them hope!!
We believe in meeting the physical needs as well as the spiritual needs of the community. Through donations we are able to provide free clothing and shoes. As many family struggle to clothe themselves and their children, God has laid it on our heart to meet this need. We are thankful that it can mean dignity and cleanliness when a person has lost their job or went through illness. Whatever the case may be - we stand on James 2:14-17.
We also feed hundreds at these outreaches, which this and the next outreach food was provided by the Woodmen of the World local chapter. Praise the Lord for His provision!! We appreciate all the donations of those that give to Visions Of Praise Ministries which makes this all possible.
Some additional pictures from the day ~
Face Painting
Free Haircuts
Small Smiles Dentistry giving out free toothbrushes
If you would like to give to this work, you may mail a check to:
Visions Of Praise Ministries
P O Box 604
South Bend, IN 46624
Thank you for your prayers & support! God Bless You!!
Pastors Al & Jennifer Sabin
