I have found an excitement, in many different ways, in being part of the life of the Mission. I have seen such generosity displayed by those who in this stage of their lives have next to nothing in material goods. These men are rich in spiritual treasures.

The men here will readily offer to help when they see our need. Mike mows my lawn when he sees that I have too much to do. Another prunes my walnut tree because I don’t know how. Carl gives us his services as a painter, builder, and carpet layer. Joe does little odd jobs when he sees the need. Groceries are shared. Jimmy always has a prayer and an encouraging word. Their motive is simply friendship; the friendship of Jesus expressed toward each other and us.

I am always moved deeply when I see men giving in this way. It speaks of the love of Jesus and the willingness to share all that one has so that others may benefit. I look up to these men as my example.

“And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.” Mark 12:41-44