STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART
At the New Hope Shelter, we are in the Hospitality Ministry. We offer hospitality to people that most people don’t want to offer hospitality to. I was reminded of this recently when a woman showed up on our doorstep, rang the bell and came in with her luggage. She had missed her train earlier in the morning. She was headed for Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Fortunately, she had a ticket for the next train which left the following day at 2:45AM from the Newton train station. This forty-one-year-old woman slept most of the day on our couch and was taken to the train by one of our wonderful volunteers.
As I was thinking about this encounter, I thought about the verse in I Peter 4:9. “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” There are three things this passage can teach us.
First, we should be willing to offer hospitality and to receive it. It is more refreshing that way.
Second, it is perfectly fine to set some reasonable limits. (You don’t have to allow someone to build a campfire in your Living Room.)
Third, we need to have the right attitude. We shouldn’t be involved in grumbling, murmuring, or complaining.
You can help us as we extend hospitality. We need continuing Financial support. A dollar a day ($30 a month) can help us immensely. Remember to bring us Food, supplies like paper goods, and personal care items. Pray for us often.
We Love You,
Brian Bisbee
WORKERS AVAILABLE
Leaves are falling and need to be raked up. The basement or garage clean-up needs to be completed before Winter blows in. We have workers who can help you. Please call Brian or Marilyn a call at 316-283-7711 and we will get you an appropriate worker to help.
Tremendous progress is being made. The roof is on. The windows are in and brick is being put on the outside of the building. Sheetrocking is going on inside the building along with the installation of heat, air, plumbing and electrical systems. Drive by at 308 South Meridian Road Newton.
I WAS SHOCKED
The average consumer debt in America is $95,067!!!! What can you do? We sold our second car. We were able to save gas, upkeep, insurance and licensing costs. We switched internet providers and saved $180 a year. We get our television service for free through ROKU. We save $600 to $1,000 a year. What can you do to attack your debt? Do something.
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ON THE FOOD FRONT
Thanks to each one of you who have brought us Food from Gatherings and Events. You have helped to provide Lunch for our residents and staff.
Thanks also to all of you who bring us milk. We use that along with cereal for Breakfast. Your help in this area makes it possible for us to spend $75 per year for Food.
Thanks to our Church Teams who provide our Evening Meal every night. They are amazing and their Food is so delicious.
CHRISTMAS IS COMING
We want to give small gifts to all of our residents. If you would like to help, please send us a check or donate online through our website. Please make a notation Resident Christmas. Thanks so much.
Milk
Sliced Bread
Napkins
Paper Towel
Toilet Paper
Plastic Food Storage Bags
Sandwich Bags
55 Gallon Trash Bags
30 Gallon Trash Bagw
Pine-Sol / All-purpose Cleaner
Bathroom Cleaner
Hand Dishwashing Soap
Our mission at New Hope Shelter, Inc. is to provide a sanctuary for those experiencing homelessness in Harvey, Marion, McPherson and Butler counties by uniting the local church into a nurturing community which restores hope through a growing relationship with Christ.
It is through the love of Christ we share with those in need of hope.
Executive Director - Brian Bisbee
brian@newhope-shelter.org
316-283-7711