Wednesday, July 29, 2009

San Francisco Marathon


















On Sunday Mike & Louie ran another marathon--- yes that's right another marathon. That makes their third one this year......can you believe it. Way to go guys! Michele got in on the action and ran the 1/2 marathon plus some additional miles when she got back in the race and continued on with Mike. It was so great to have a cheering team there to be encouraged.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
We saw on the shirts of several people who were running and boy is that the truth.
Louie recently graduated and is living off site at Sober Living, but continues to be plugged in and to be an encouragement to the other men at The Bridge. When Louie came in last July he had 2 boxes, a bottle of bleach, and a willing heart that's it........ If you have a willing heart all things really are possible, and Louie has been able to see that. His two bags and bottle of bleach have grown. He left with a truck load of stuff, a job, two marathons under his belt (and now a 3rd). But, more then that he left with a renewed strength and relationship with Jesus. Thank you God
for your mercy in our lives.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Bridge opens Sober Living



A few weeks ago two guys moved out into the new 2nd phase house, otherwise know as "Sober Living"


We are very excited about this next step of housing being made available for people who graduate from The Bridge. Right now there are two men living here, Jeff who is pictured and Louie who is not pictured. There is enough room for 3 maybe 4 men. Jeff completed The Bridge many months ago and has been patiently waiting for this next phase of housing. Louie just completed his year and was very glad this was an option for the next phase in his life. We are so proud of both of them and excited to watch the next phase of their lives develop. We would appreciate your prayers for continued provision for this place. With only two men there right now it's making finances very tight and The Bridge absorbs that additional load. Please pray for that additional provision while we are waiting for the right person to fill the next spot. God is good!






Sunday, July 5, 2009

4th of July





























We had a great time today at the 4th of July BBQ at The Bridge.