FATHERS FULL OF JOY

Do you know we can have joy even when we face unhappy circumstances?

Psalm 16:11 says, 

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

I’m always inspired to witness the joy of my friends living on Skid Row despite the many challenges they face. I don’t want to downplay their ever-present difficulties and suffering, but I have to share that—when they arrive at Fred Jordan Missions—they are met with God’s love and compassion through “Team Jesus.” They receive warm hugs and are welcomed into our chapel, where they hear uplifting passages from Scripture like Psalm 16:11.

Once our friends leave the chapel, they head to our dining room to enjoy a hot, nourishing meal and experience the weight of their world becoming a little lighter. They engage in conversation, prayer, and even laughter as the “fullness of joy” message comes to life.

In a few days, we will honor fathers living on the streets, in low-income housing, and in neighboring communities. These men often consider basic necessities like toothbrushes and toiletries a luxury, so we will provide them with special gifts, including toiletries, clothing, food bags, fresh haircuts from Paul Mitchell Schools, and, as always, encouragement and reminders to pray in all things and trust in Jesus.

Please consider making a gift of any size to help us continue to declare and demonstrate the love of Jesus to those in need, especially fathers, this month of June. 

Your gift matters, especially as we head into the summer months when giving goes down. We know God is faithful and hope you will also be.

God bless you,
JOE JORDAN
President/Senior Pastor