Happy B-day to me.

Our tradition since we were founded is to host a Friday night Coffee House as an alternative social event to the bar scene. We often have groups who come and sing and play and usually have a bit of a testimony time. We serve coffee and goodies. George, our "Shelter Shepherd" and long-time program graduate, runs our Coffee House and just loves this ministry. He writes a weekly brief report for Vicki. Here are some great comments:

Kathy seemed to be happy to be back. One girl from Briercrest was crying during the singing. I think they were happy tears.

About 14 extra students came and sang to us. They're going to be coming for a few more weeks and I'm looking forward to it.

I read Luke 10 to them and after I was done they clapped their hands. I pointed upward to tell them that God gets all the glory.

All nine from the [emergency] Shelter were in attendance.

Dennis asked for a Bible and he got one.

A lady who is born again from Iraq talked to us and the other kids read Scripture to us. A good turn out.

I read Philippians Chapter 1 & 2 to the people. I say people because more women and children are starting to come now.

And the best one is here. It was August 11th and we didn't read this report for several weeks...

Lots to eat and drink. A good turn out. Happy B-day to me.

I am sure George was wondering why we hadn't wished him Happy Birthday!! We all had a good laugh at that one! Quite the subtle way to let someone know it's your special day!