A Busy Spring

Spring is sooo busy.

The winter was sooo long and didn’t seem to be letting up, even until late April, but then suddenly it was warm (reasonably), and people burst forth from their hibernation and started all manner of gardening and other activities. Home Depot, Rona and other such stores had full parking lots. Ottawa was hungry for spring.

The streets of Ottawa’s inner city also erupted into double the number of street friends we were serving daily. The number of people we are serving now is reflective of what we see in early summer, so we are going through our stock of water, juice, sandwiches and snacks rapidly. If you are able, OIM could use your support.

Please know, not only are we distributing these items, but the demand for Christian literature has also increased. We are seeing more New Testaments and Daily Breads being distributed than previously. This is very good news. You and I both know that the Word, in concert with the Holy Spirit, is instrumental in people coming to faith in Jesus. We also know that the Word will not return empty, but will accomplish the purpose that the Lord has determined. So, while it is a busy spring, it is also a spring filled with the hope of new life in Christ.

Please consider answering the call to volunteer and serve the marginalized of Ottawa’s inner city. Please consider donating either goods or funds to the mission of OIM. You will be blessed, and the Lord will be glorified through your faithful service and sacrifice.

~ Gerry Potter, Executive Director