THE HOMELESS OUTREACH, INC. NEWSLETTER http://thehomelessoutreach.org/

Volume 33 Issue 1 January 2021

We are excited about our new resident spaces. Thank you for accepting my call today and most of all thank you and The Homeless Outreach Ministry for taking on the task to provide our resident suite with comforters and pillows . . . Deborah Ellison Director of Resource Development United Communities Against Poverty,Inc. (UCAP)

Good morning Ms. Leo ,

Yes we can use more sani wipes . Yes can send the same amount that you sent the last time 13 containers . Also thank you for the Daily Bread Devotionals that you’re sending .

Thank you so much and Saints of God for your kindness , Big Hearts , Love

Peace and Blessings Love Ms. Ross and The community-partnership

Antoinette Ross

Shift Manager, Tne Community Partnership For The Prevention Of Homelessness , 2700 New York Ave. (Hotel Sites)

Letter from the Director

The nation is experiencing intense polarization along political lines. It is a time to remember as believers that we belong to a Kingdom that is not of this world. In the Book of Joshua, chapter 5:13-14 as the children of Israel prepared to battle their enemies in the land of Canaan, Joshua witnessed what looked like a warrior with his sword drawn. When he asked this being “Art thou for us, or for our adversaries”? he got an unexpected response. The angelic being responded “No.” He went on to clarify that he had come as “the captain of the host of the Lord.” In other words, he represented an invisible kingdom, in which the battle was against the unseen forces of darkness, not against one particular nation, political faction or another. The Lord does not line up with our battle agenda, but expects us to line up with His.

Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, was accosted by his enemies, and Peter, who was a Zealot in his political affiliation promptly went to war by drawing his sword and cutting off the ear of the high priest’s servant (Matthew 26). Jesus restored and healed the ear, and clarified to Peter and those around Him, that the war He had come to win would not be won with the physical weapons of this world.

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

2 Cor.10:3-4

As we view the events around us that appear to be spiraling out of control into an unknown future, it is important to remember that Jesus has already won the ultimate victory. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil 1John 3:8. Each time that we act in faith, love, and obedience to Christ, we reinforce His victory won 2,000 years ago against the enemy of our souls.

Thanks to everyone for tireless efforts of giving, donating, praying, and working that we might help those who are in desperate need at this time of crisis. Your efforts are a blessing to our neighbors, and bring glory to God. Below are some excerpts of thanks from the shelters that we have been blessed to be able to help. May God bless you!

In this Newsletter

1 Letter from the Director

1 Thank You from the Shelters

2 Sandwich making and lunch bags: Photo Report

3 Thank you to Donors and Volunteers

3 2020 Financial Report

4 Thanks to Churches, Organizations, Businesses

4 Ways to Contribute, 2021 Prayer Focus

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Saundra Pace, Ambitious Women on a Mission

Sandwich-Making & Lunch Prep 2020: Below are some of the many volunteers who are contributing to our meal preparation process. Praise the Lord and thank you to all!

The Praims, Lochan and Sing

The Bi-Weekly Shopping Trip with Carol and Alicia: By the grace of God it fits!!

Jackie Andrews

Tristan

Connie Pelham and Family . . . Diane Tami Tim

Bethel Outreach Worship Ministry

To God be the Glory!

THO Income and Expenses 2020 Bedding $ 558.38

Postage/Envelopes/Newsletter/Fliers/copies $ 593.03

Website $ 15.00

Hygiene, laundry & Diapers $ 1,500.51

Gifts, Arts & Crafts, Misc. $ 182.96

Lunch and other Food and Supplies $ 12,980.76

Prepared Meals for three shelters $ 2,340.74

Christian Literature $ 105.00

UCAP $ 200.00

Total Expenses $ 18,476.38

Income 2020 + Carryover Income $ 19,713.22

- Expenses (18,476.38)

Remainder $ 1,236.84

Praise be to God for the overwhelming generosity and love shown by so many during this year’s outreach to the homeless in our immediate area. Because of your giving, we were able to provide over 500 lunches a week during the last few months of 2020, and thousands of lunches and meals altogether over the last year. Thanks to those listed and to many anonymous participants for the monetary gifts, the gifts in kind, the spirit of volunteerism, the kind wishes extended on Christmas cards to the meal recipients, the scriptures, and the prayers. 38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Luke 6:38

Christeen Allen Camille Battle Judy Bell Barbara Bennett Marianne Benson James & Betty Boulet Leo Brandao Barbara Brown Doreen Brown Reverend Jackie Davidson Karen Davis Kemia Duncan Margaret Fisher Terri Gibson Beverly Hansberry Doris Harmon James & Ruth Haydon Sarah Hearn Dan &Alice Heffentregger Sharlene Henley Phyllis Jerry Cazzy & Nikkia Jordan Carol Leo Edna Majors Mary McQueen Elaine Mont Rochelle Mooney Connie Pelham Henry & Wanda Perry Anna Prasatek

Tina Price Bob Richards Maria S. Riley Lucy Robinson Edward Rom Eunice Sanders Robert Schwartz Franceen Shepherd Gary & Elizabeth Sincavage Jean Singletary Cheryl Smith Thomas & Pat Sothern. George & Katrina Stokes Carolyn Summers Nancy & Paul Thoman John Thomas Dorothy Tolson Marjorie Weaver Mary Beth Widman Rev. Diane Williams & Buster Irene Williams Maria Wilson Joyce Wright Meal Donations: Alicia Adams Bertha & Charles Fenwick Margaret George Pastor Ed Torrence

Financial Donors 2020 (Individuals)

Lunch-Makers 2020

Alicia Adams Jackie Andrews Anna Barnes Blondell Barnes Ashley Barret April Barret Autumn Barret Lance Batson Camille Battle Marianne Benson Connie Braxton Tristan Brown Doreen Brown Tim & Tami Brown Carla Cash Betty Cottrell

Jackie Davidson Phyllis Dove-Hines Novellette Edwards Lynn Federline Bertha & Charles Fenwick Kathy Gabrielsen (coordinator) Terri Gibson Netta Graham James Haydon Cheryl Hursey Diane Jenkins William Johnson Liz King Lamai Kumchun Carol Leo Andrea Livingston Dorothy Marshall

Kathy McKnight Mary McQueen Doris Ogunmaklinwa Olumide Ogunmaklinwa Olufikayo Ogunmaklinwa Saundra Pace Connie Pelham Lochan & Sing Praim Tina Price Jens Rygh Anthony & Donna Spenser Maria Stanfield Chris & Phet Thomas Ed Torrence Amaka Uzekwenna Jearsel Watson Sandra Wright

Sandra Wright

Front: Ashley, April, Autumn Barret Back: Kathy Gabrielsen, Cheryl Hursey & Son

Ways to Participate in/Donate to the Homeless

Thank You to the Following Churches, Businesses, Ministries, Organizations for Financial Donations and Gifts in Kind

Churches: Bethel Outreach Worship Ministry, Bishop Tyson (volunteers, gifts in kind); Christ Mission Ministries, Rev. Jonathan Edwards (financial contributions); Kingdom Covenant Church, Pastor Gloria Easter (gifts in kind); National Church of God (volunteers, facility use); Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Pastor Granston, Kathy Gabrielsen (volunteers, facility use, financial); Renewal Christian Center (financial contributions); St. Ignatius Ladies of Charity c/o Denise Payne (financial contributions); St. Stephens Baptist Church, Elder Gantt (food); Victory Christian Ministry, Tiffany Keys (food)

Businesses: Amazon Smiles; Amerigroup c/o Michele Burton (financial, gifts in kind); Giant Food c/o Sarah Scott (financial); Mary Kay c/o Jackie Davidson (financial)

Ministries: Ambitious Women on a Mission c/o Saundra Pace (volunteer, financial, gifts in kind); Christle Lighthouse c/o Rev. Sincavage (financial, gifts in kind); Oxon Hill Food Pantry (food)

Organizations: Indian-American Liquor Store Owners (fruit); Delegate Valderrama (supplies); Councilwoman Anderson-Walker, Dist. 8 Constituent Services c/o Carla Cash (bread connection)

Warm Nights Donations for Each Month

February Laundry Items

March Snacks: Individual Packs

April Baby Supplies & Children’s Underwear

May Cleaning Supplies

Detergent pods (No Powder) Chips Baby food Disinfectant wipes

Bleach/ Color Clorox Microwavable popcorn Baby wipes Lysol Spray

Fabric softeners Cookies Baby Pampers size 4,5,6 Hand soap

Dryer sheets Peanut butter crackers Baby lotion, powder, soaps Gloves

Juice boxes Baby Tylenol/pain relief Cleaning solutions

Fun Pack Breakfast Cereal Boys and Girls underwear

Fruit snacks Toddler (2t-6T)

Mixed nuts Little kids (4-6X)

Big kid or tween (7-16)

If you or your group would like to donate these items for any particular month, please contact Kathy Gabrielsen 301-326-3263 (text or leave phone message) or Carol Leo 240-475-4219 to arrange drop off. Thank you and God bless you!

Thanks to those who gave the above items in 2020: Barbara Brown, Yvonne Drew, Marjorie Weaver, Ambitious Women on a Mission, Pastor Easter & Church, Leo Brandao, Marie Wilson, Williams, Sotherns, Hamms, Haydons

Send monetary donations to The Homeless Outreach, Inc. 4114 27th Avenue, Temple Hills, MD 20748

Lunch Preparation Schedule 2021

*Sunday 3pm: NCOG Sandwich making and lunch bags

Sunday 12pm or later OSLC Sandwich making and lunch bags

Monday12pm or later OSLC Sandwich making and lunch bags

*Friday 5pm NCOG Sandwich making and lunch bags

* = NEW DATE, TIME, AND/OR LOCATION Volunteers needed for all shifts listed above, in particular for those with * indicating new date/time and/or location

Please contact Kathy Gabrielsen 301-326-3263 (text or leave phone message) or Carol Leo 240-475-4219 to volunteer.

Please pray for effectiveness in ministry for 2021. One goal is to be able to do more outreach to the tent cities in downtown

D.C.

We had our first outreach in January, and plan for a second

one in February. Thank you for your prayers!