|
CLIENT
TESTIMONIES
Angela (5/13/03)
Hello, My
name is Angela A. I just want you to know how
the Lighthouse Shelter helped me to build my life back.
I came to Ron and Sandra needing help. These wonderful
people made sure that I had a place to stay, food to
eat, and clothes to wear. They also made sure
that I had my personal things as well. But most
of all they helped me to learn how to trust in the Lord
and to know that all things are possible with the Lord.
I just want to say "thank you" Lighthouse
Shelter for showing me a new way to live and may God
bless you with all your needs.
— Angela A.
P.S. Thank-you God for putting the Lighthouse Shelter
in my life!
·
· · · · · ·
· · · · · ·
· · · · · ·
· · · · · ·
· · · · · ·
· · · · · ·
·
Anonymous
(2004) (Excerpts from a client's testimony)
This
is my testimony....To God be the glory! On January 28th
my children and I were kicked out of our home—
literally. We were able to go to a friend's to stay
a few days with her. But because of her situation, we
were not able to stay longer. About 6 months before
this, my mother had gotten a Lighthouse Shelter business
card from a computer shop where she went and had her
computer worked on. I kept that card with the feeling
I might need it one day. Thank God I did. God was certainly
with me when I found Ron Fielder and his family. He
took my family to a hotel and we stayed for 3 days.
In that 3 days they helped me more than I thought was
possible. I had no idea what God would do for me. When
I thought it was the end of anything good, God showed
me it was just His beginning. After being taken to the
Star of Hope shelter, God began to show me and lead
me to get all the necessary things done that had been
put off or forgotten about previously. I soon realized
that I had been here for a reason. I met wonderful people,
annointed greatly by God, to help us through what has
been the toughest time in my life so far. God opened
doors for me everyday to get things done quickly. I've
been here for a month and a half and God has blessed
me with an apartment, the opportunity to go back to
school and get my certification in pharmacy technology,
and to be able to support myself and my children. But
the blessings are so abundantly more than I could have
thought or even imagined.....
I could keep going on and on about all of the blessings
and wonderful people He's put in my path, but I feel
it's sufficient to say that He has shown me that He
is my Heavenly Father and will never leave me nor forsake
me!
—
Anonymous
|
|
Jennifer (1/13/2005)
When I walked into Second Baptist Church about a month
ago, I was homeless without a job nor a penny to my
name. I hadn't eaten all day, and was starved. I talked
with Carmen in Pastoral Care, and she made a few calls.
Ron Fielder with Lighthouse Shelter called her back,
and said that he would be willing to meet with me
and hold an interview to see if I would be willing
to meet their criteria for aid. Upon meeting with
him, a lot of questions were asked about my circumstances,
and background. I was extremely nervous, because I
was a recovering addict, and an ex felon. I was afraid
that they wouldn't help me. But I was 100% honest.
Mr. Fielder assured me that those were in the past,
and the goal was to get me on my feet again. I was
taken in by open arms, and loved as an equal. Over
the next few weeks, I was blessed beyond belief. One
member of the committee brought me dinner at the church
the day that I arrived. For Christmas, I was able
to be a part of the shelter's celebration. All of
my needs were taken care of, and I was given the means
to be able to start caring for myself. Ron and Sandra
helped me with clothes, airtime for my cell phone,
a down payment for my car, and most of all, spiritual
guidance. I have found a family within the Lighthouse
Shelter. I truly believe that God puts people in our
paths for a reason. My walking into Second Baptist
Church was no mere coincidence. It was God's plan
for the next step I was to take. I now have my own
housekeeping business, and a car. I am able to continue
my college education, and am making plans to get on
my feet so that I can be able to help someone that
is in the situation that I once was in. Scripture
says that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens
me. I am living proof of that. Lighthouse Shelter
has been such a blessing to me, and Ron and Sandra
are a gift from the Lord above. Thank you to all who
have helped me.
—Jennifer Smith
·
· · · · · ·
· · · · · ·
· · · · · ·
· · · · · ·
· · · · · ·
· · · · · ·
·
SPIRITUAL,
PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL. THE LIGHTHOUSE SHELTER HELPS CHANGE
LIVES.
There
are numerous other people that Lighthouse Shelter has
helped out. They stop by for a meal, some clothes, or
a drink of water, and leave with the good news that
Jesus Christ offers us the living water of eternal life.
Thanks to our generous donors we were able to fill a
temporary void for these people and offer them a way
to permanently fill the void. WOULD YOU like to be a
part of this ministry? Please prayerfully consider donating
your time, talent, and/or treasure to the Lighthouse
Shelter.
—
Ron Fielder,
Founder & Director
|
