A visit with a retired Church of God Minister this afternoon

Rev..Archie B. Clay and the family.

Today we traveled to Rocky Mount, N.C. to visit with my father in law who is a retired Church of God preacher. As we visited during the day, both, at the assisted living home and at the restaurant I was able to see him interact with the folks we met or ran into along the course of the day.  I noticed that every person he spoke to or had a conversation with he mentioned God in some way or another, Every single person!

After lunch we were sitting on the sun porch alone. We began to have a conversation about Kingdom things. As I listened to him speak of God, Jesus, and the work that must be done before the sky to the east opens, I became aware that he had been preaching a sermon all day long with every one he met. Now he was imparting words of wisdom to me.

RETIRED ???  I'm not so sure.....He was about his Fathers business all day!!!  What a blessing I received today.

Try this.... Spend some time with a retired Minister this week.  See if you are not blessed like I was today..

WHAT ARE YOUR WISHES BEFORE THE NEW YEAR BEGINS?

Two of Our wishes  for this year are really quite simple. First, we wish we could give you a really big hug right now, because your support of Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries means the world to us. Without you, our work would be impossible.Among those requesting emergency food service, families represent nearly 60%. One in seven children now lives below the poverty line.


Second, we wish we could help even more children and families, especially because there was a 9% increase in family homelessness last year. Families currently represent well over 40% of our homeless population! This is such sad, sad news.
Just think... more children than ever won't have their own bed to sleep in or yard to play in. More moms and dads won't even be able to make a healthy family meal, let alone serve it at their very own kitchen table. This is not the way anyone should live.
By giving to Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries today, at least one of our wishes can come true. We can begin restoring hope and helping families heal. And as far as that big hug that we owe you, we hope we can make that happen very, very soon.

TWO WALKIN MEN GET A RIDE.....

While we were out on Christmas day we learned that two of our friends who live outside were in need of transportation. It just so happened that we had two bikes that were donated over Christmas that were too big for the kids that were on our list. We knew that we would have a need for them soon...Because that's how God works. These folks had a need and God had the answer set up already.

Consider this as you pray,  the needs that you have right now....God knew it before hand and He is kind and just to answer in the affirmative...

His thoughts towards you are...”Yes and Amen”. 

CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE HOMELESS SHELTER HERE IN SUMTER

 

 

 

These photos were taken at our local homeless shelter in Sumter ,S.C. on Christmas day.  If you are looking for Christmas cheer on Christmas, Just spend some time at a homeless shelter. The Lord truly blessed us all this week.......

CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE HOMELESS SHELTER HERE IN SUMTER

A Mission Merry Christmas update

This week Mission Merry Christmas took place here in Sumter. We originally intended to bless 3 families and the folks who live in tent city. God put together a group of people who donated to this project. So many donations came in we are able bless at least two more families. As I read my Bible this type of blessing happens over and over. More than you even ask for. The miracle of the loaves and fishes. (Baskets left over)
God allowed us to bless …..11-Adults and 14 –Children.

We want to thank the folks who donated to this project. We are stronger together !!!!

This year Christmas will come to these homes. It truly is all about the Love .

“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another”. (John 13:34-35 KJV)




Merry Christmas !!

These are a few more photos of Mission Merry Christmas...

This story is to follow in the morning. Thank you all so much for your donations.
In addition to the many, many items you see here in these photos, We were able to give away $700.00 in gift cards to these families as well.. We must say a very heartfelt THANK YOU to the below listed folks...


Bethesda Church of God Voices of Praise
David Bransons Sunday School Class.
Lavon and Jessy Christmas
Buddy Wilkes
Dillon Kirby
Richland County Emergency Medical Services Lt. Stover.
Susan Bagwell
Ashley McCarthy

These Children will have a wonderfull Christmas. Our prayer is that you will all see an Amos 9 blessing in your life because of this event...

Photos from Mission Merry Christmas....12-20-10

These are a few photos from tonights Mission Merry Christmas. See the post above for the rest of the story. We hope you all have the most blessed Christmas ever!!!

A Special Thanks to our professional sound man.

Today Keith Hanks volunteered to be our sound man for the parade. He was outstanding !! Thanks for your expert help !! If you ever need a sound man Keith is your guy!!

Sumter, S.C. Christmas Parade 2010

Today was the Christmas Parade In Sumter. We had the Singing group the Clay sisters singing on the float as we rode down Main street. The Grandkids had a good time with Santa. (Thanks Capt.) Today was a very nice day to sing and laugh and smile with many friends and Family.

MISSION MERRY CHRISTMAS

The Ministry is going to bless 3 families and our friends who live in tent city here in Sumter S.C. this Christmas. As you know, times are hard out there in the world and these folks are in dire need. What we endeaver to do is ABUNDANTLY BLESS THEM this Christmas.

The families look like this...

Sally's family..
Mom
1 boy... 9 years
2 girls... Between 15 and 18 years
1 girl... 6 to 7 years
1 new baby
6 people in this family

Rhonda's family
MOM & DAD
1 adult female
2 Girls... 10 and 11 years
2 Boys...7 and 8 years
7 People in this family

Carol's family
Mom & Dad
1 adult female
1 girl...9 years
4 People in this family

Our friends in tent city
3 adult men

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP US BLESS THEM ??? COULD YOU HELP US BLESS THEM ???
Here is all you need to do. You can purchase a Christmas gift for one or more of them, or donate money for one or more of them. You could donate a gift card for food or other items for one or more of them. Then contact us and we will deliver the items to them all on Christmas Eve.

NOTE: Our friends in tent City live outside so warm items are very nice for them this time of year.

Consider this scripture as you decide if you would bless someone this Christmas...

Matthew 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

You can contact us at..

803-795-6641
Helpoutguys@gmail.com

His Promise Ministries in Florida

Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Morginelli
for your generous gift to this ministry. Your seed is indeed planted in good ground.
We have spoken an Amos:9 Blessing over it. It will Multiply !!!

If any of our readers are looking for a good ministry to support, follow this link...

www.hispromiseministries.org/

His Promise Ministries
1106 Old Mill Run
Deland, FL 32720

DEEP FRIED TURKEYS AND THE FIXINS FOR OUR COMMUNITY

 

Today we took to the streets of Sumter. Our intent was to deliver a deep fried turkey and all of the fixins to some familes in town. A Sheriffs Deputy has been scouting out those folks in town who are in the most need and keeping a list for us.

Today God equipped us to "GO TO WHERE THEY ARE" (Thats a Luke 10 reference) Jason had prepared a very nice message of hope to be placed in the boxes of food.

Time after time today when folks would open the door to us...They were speechless or moved to tears. God blessed over and over today here in Sumter. I know those folks did not know we were coming to their house today, but when they opened the door, a blessing was standing on the other side of the door...All they had to do was open the door !!!

I wonder what you need today? Would you consider having a conversation with the Lord today, ask what you will... And then open the door ! He will answer you !

A Prophetic Word Manifested before our eyes !!!

In the very beginning of this ministry "The HOPEMOBILE" vision was born. Today it is here and going to work for the Kingdom. Truly a Prophetic Word Manifested before our eyes. Amos 3:17 Surly the Lord God will do nothing. But he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets,

The Ministry teams up with the Bethesda Church of God Kids Town

Bethesda childrens ministry needs new socks of all shapes and sizes in an effort to help provide the needy and homeless of our community. Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries will be distributing the socks HERE IN TOWN. Please help us fill the Big sock in kids town. PROJECT HAPPY SOCKS !!!!!!!! LETS FILL THAT BIG SOCK !!!

You have no idea !!!!

On September 10, 2001, Father Mychal F. Judge of the FDNY spoke at the rededication of a firehouse in the Bronx. He said, “You have no idea what God has called you to. But He needs you. He needs me...” When those planes hit the Twin Towers the next day, Father Judge rushed into those buildings to minister to the victims in the rubble. He along with many other brave men and women died saving many lives. Greater love has no man…

A very large week for this Ministry

This week we all spent a few days in Nashville Tnn. for the International Congress of Churches and Ministers Conference Ordination and Impartation services. This was a very powerful weekend for us and the ministry.
Also the Board of Directors met for our yearly meeting in Gattlinburg Tnn.

WINTER WEAR DRIVE ...WINTER IS ON THE WAY !!

Winter is approaching !! Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries is beginning the Winter Hat, Gloves,Socks and Thermals drive.We will be collecting winter hats, gloves, and socks for the homeless and the needy.
If you would like to help with donations to this mission, please contact us at 803-795-6641
or E-mail us at Helpoutguys@gmail.com

THANKSGIVING DAY BLESSING ANNOUNCEMENT

Thanksgiving of this year we will sponsor the “Deep Fried Turkey Thanksgiving Feast”.
We will be delivering a deep fried turkey and the fixings to the doors of many needy families in and around Sumter.
If you would like to help us with a donation of a turkey or money for a turkey please contact us 803-795-6641 or E-Mail us Helpoutguys@gmail.com

2010 Winter Coat drive update

So far this year we have been able to give to folks in need .....

143.......Winter Coats

29........Stocking Hats

80........Socks (PR)

12........Thermals

God has blessed us to be able to help so many folks this winter. When we meet the need where it is, I think we are in the will of God. As I recall when salvation came to my house...Jesus met me where I was.

Ministries involved in this drive are...

The Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries

Bethesda Church of God

Christian Medics of the Midlands

Shopping for our friends in the woods.

Between the food pantry at the Bethesda Church and Help Out Guys God was able to stock our new friends with some good solid food. We were able to spend a very nice afternoon with them. I am sure God has a plan here.

(I will write more about this as we go)

Thank You God for our new friends.... Please Bless them.

God sends us to tent city.

While we were in the park giving coats away this afternoon a man told us about some folks that lived in the woods behind the Walgreen store. After we ministered in the park, Jason and I made a beeline for the woods. We found three tents with folks living there. One man had been living in a tent in those woods for 10 years.

I will write about these new friends more in the weeks to come. God sent us to the woods today to make new friends. Thank you Lord.

It is Cold in S.C. this week. God sends us into the Cold.

The week was very cold in South Carolina. JUST PLAIN COLD !! Jason and I prayed for direction and wisdom in our assignment. We were sent to the downtown area and found some folks we had never met before and a few old friends. It was in the 20s in the daylight and really cold at night. Some of our friends live under a tarp, some live in a shelter, some live in abandoned houses, some in houses that have no windows and holes in the walls. Where ever they are living it is just cold. This day we were able to give 26 winter coats, 5 stocking hats, 4 pair of gloves and a few toys for some of the children. God allowed us to minister to these folks in a very close way today. After Jason and I had had a great church service at Bethesda Church. We were able to spend the whole day outside with many folks that were looking for warmth and a friendly smile.

God was able to show His warm love today in Sumter. You know...God is love, that good, solid, warm feeling you have when you just KNOW you are loved. If you don't know God, today is a great day to get to know him. If you do know God would you consider sharing that warm love that God has given you?

Think how cold your life could be without God. Would you share him in some way today with someone ?