The next day we went and played a round of putt-putt golf. I mean minature golf. I played one of my better games and scored a 54 and tied with Walter! Then we went downtown to the Oasis that is an old nightclub across from St. James Park. There we met Oki (the Pastor) and he shared his story with the boys. He pulled out a picture from his Bible from 3 years ago when he was heavily into drugs and in the picture he was very skinny. (He said he would be rather be fat for Jesus than skinny on drugs!)
After that we helped serve up a meal to about 50+ people who came off the street to get a hot meal. It happens every Sunday evening and Oki has been doing this for about 2 years. He has noticed a change in the area.
Oki also is homeless. Intentionally. To be better able to minister to others. This is the camper he sleeps, works, and plays in. He even parks it down by the river at night! 
And here is our group with Pastor Oki. The guys had fun and enjoyed their time.
We could all pray for Oki. His daughter took another job and then gave her 2 week notice at her old job. She then found out that the new job is not going to hire her so she is without a job unless the old employer takes her back. And you could pray for Oki's ministry. God provides all his needs to live. He doesn't have to work and so therefore can devote most of his time helping out his "flock".
I also met a man named Alan. You could pray for him. He is going to have a tooth pulled this week. He was hoping for a crown. He has a part time job but it is not enough to pay for rent so he lives on the streets.
I also met a man named Alan. You could pray for him. He is going to have a tooth pulled this week. He was hoping for a crown. He has a part time job but it is not enough to pay for rent so he lives on the streets.
This was a great experence for these boys. (and me too!). It opened our eyes and we are all looking forward to going back.
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