We asked them if we could take a group picture, here we all are.... See Clyde... Peace brother.These men need our prayers. We did minister to them and we all joined hands and prayed with and for them. From L-R- Clyde, Destin, Gary, Mike, John, Jeff, Kurt & Ivan.
From L-R..Clyde (who almost got run over by a train) Destin, Jeff in chair, and our Gary handing out sandwiches. 
We found this abandon area in the middle of nowwhere. 
Our transportation was a 15 passenger bus. This is just under the Rt. 8 Bridge. 
This is under the Rt. 8 Bridge in Akron. Kurt, Gary, Ivan and Justin. We were looking for anybody down in this area. The 4 men we did find were to the Right of this picture about a 1/4 mile or so. 
Pastor Jon talking to Mike and Jerry who just came up out of the woods to the right. Mike is holding a bag full of items, food, snacks, bibles, and 2-sleeping bags. 
This is Mike's place, (not the same Mike in the above picture) tent on the left is his food tent, the tent just beyond the tree to the right is where he sleeps.
This is Kevin's Shower. 
First stop looking for Kevin and Mike, as you can see we had to walk a little way L-R Justin, Gary, Kurt & Ivan
Quick video of the 4-men under the Rt 8 Bridge.
Clyde, Destin and Jeff in the chair.
Hi Everyone,
We joined up with the Akron Salvation Army this Friday, boy did we discover the difference between Urban Homelessness and Rural homlessness. We were all blessed to have this opportunity to tag along with Pastor Jon Soza & his group as they ventured out into the streets, woods, under bridges and to the Haven of Rest (which is a shelter). We met two men Jerry and Mike who came up out of the woods we gave them 2-very nice sleeping bags, and stocked them up with some hot Chick-Fli-A, cookies, chips & couple of bibles. We had a chance to minister and pray with them. Keep Mike and Jerry in your prayers. Our next area was under the Rt. 8 bridge. There we had to hike down small hills, walk the railroad tracks and search the woods. About 1/4 mile or so east we located 4 men who were living in tents. Clyde, Destin, Jeff, forgot the other mans name. When we spotted them Clyde was hunched over the railroad tracks, yes a train was coming fast he missed getting hit by about 2-3 seconds. His friends pulled him to safety. We all yelled as loud as we could. All 4 men were pretty well intoxicated. As before we stocked them up pretty well. We also ministered to them and prayed. Keep these 4 men in your prayers. We then went back to a stop to visit 2-men who weren't there earlier. We did find them, Kevin, ex-Army Ranger 2-tours in Desert Storm and his brother Mike. We gave Mike the last sleeping bag we stocked them both up well. Kevin and Mike really blessed me, very humble men. You may have seen Kevin in the Akron area holding up a sign that says "Will Work for Food". Keep Kevin and Mike in your daily prayers. Finally we went to the Haven of Rest, we handed out all the remaining food, hygiene packs, and many many polo shirts. (Thanks to Jeremiah). We thank everyone who has blessed this ministry with food, hygience items, clothes etc. Please keep praying and supporting this. THE NEED IS GREAT!!!!! Some additional needs flashlights, batteries & bug spray.
In His love,
John
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:14-35
