Margie not only clothes those in need but also gets to share about her church and the good news of Jesus with those who come to receive clothing from her. Here are a couple of her experiences (in her word):
October 15th
A [Hispanic] family came for their family of 5. They were looking for a church to go to. I was able to put them in touch with the [Hispanic church held within our church every Sunday]. They were looking for a Spanish speaking service because [only the kids spoke English- the parents spoke Spanish]. They said that they would come Sunday.
October 21st
[A woman] came with a 4 year old girl. A conversation started with her little girl. She kept bringing up Jesus... asking about Him, and she just wouldn't stop! It was wonderful. Her mom... was listening and even trying to answer questions. This was a great time. This single mom's child, a 4 year old girl, knew Jesus; and God was using this child in some big ways-convicting and showing her mom the love of Christ. It was amazing.
September 27th
Many Christians come to the Lower Room for help.
"Therefore, a we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, ESPECIALLY to those who belong to the family of believers." ~Galatians 6:10
This is a special blessing to me, having brothers and sisters come to the Lower Room. I have the opportunity to talk openly about their lives, and pray with them. (Sometimes they can share things that maybe they can't [or don't feel comfortable] within their church).
[This young woman] came for her kids. She talked at length about her 33 year old alcoholic brother, who just last week got hit by a car in Minneapolis and is presently in a coma. An opportunity to share my own drug/alcohol background with her, and to earnestly pray for her brother.
It also turns out that [she] started opening up and asking questions about her own salvation. The Holy Spirit seemed to be moving powerfully as we talked. She is also looking for a church. for herself and her 2 children. I gave her the booklet from [my church] Assembly [of God] and suggested she visit so the Holy Spirit could show her where to go. She is coming back soon for more of her family who need winter clothing.
October 5th
The Grandmother who came in early September came to the Lower Room again. She and I prayed for her oldest granddaughter who is in trouble with boys, at home, etc. Today, she told me God answered our prayers... that her granddaughter was now living with her, and doing much better; not going to church yet, but was reading the bible I gave her.
