09/27/2026
Feed His Sheep 09 27 26...”I can’t believe you saved it for a month!”...A rolled up bundle of paper wrapped in plastic. A name and her picture stuck to the outside. Found in the parking lot. A month later, she responded to our paging her name. Then I got to hear the rest of the story...
She didn’t realize she dropped her bundle and thought it was lost. Released from prison, she acquired a tiny pocket bible and it was in the bundle. Someone had written notes and scripture verses in it. The words spoke to and encouraged her. She wanted to make contact with the owner and found a list of phone numbers in the back. First number no answer, second put her in touch with the father. Uplifting conversations followed. She found out the owner of the bible is being released from jail soon. Besides the bible, she had cherished pictures colored in by hand in the bundle. There’s no question in her heart that surely this all came about by the grace of God.
Sixteen years!! Feed His Sheep turned 16. Joining us today included our daughter Amanda and our grown up grand kids. They started Feed His Sheep and this journey with us from day one.
BBQ grill smoke and aroma permeated the morning air. Sharla and her team of grill masters and servants from Summit Church once again joined with us. Meat provided by Oklahoma Meat and from donations filled plates as hot dogs, burgers, and ghost pepper sausages on buns. This was New Hope Church of Christ’s monthly Sunday to serve and they provided condiments, snacks, drinks, brownies and a team of servants.
“I got my housing voucher!” One gal is on the verge of being able to move into her own place. In the meantime, she’s been able to get a car and ready to take more steps to continue rebuilding her life. Another friend laughed and didn’t have any accidents to report. It’s been quite a summer as every time I see her, she’s had some sort of accident or injury. Another friend showed me the bicycle he acquired. He had no lock but I had a small chain and lock in the car and gave it to him.
200 meals. Ten backpacks. 6 tarps. 25 pairs of reading glasses. Period.OKC menstrual products. A wide range of provisions to help with health and hygiene were provided by our servants. Acts 2 United Methodist Church thoughtfully included these among their provisions: Toothbrush kits, floss, nail clippers, zipper pouches, lip balm, Kleenex packs, Bandaids, sewing kits, candies, combs. Jeaux & Michelle Smith brought a truck full of items also including toilet paper, deodorant, Q-tips and clothing. Folks were able to make choices about which things to pick and choose from.
Thank you to our prayer team volunteers today for helping folks by praying for their needs. Taking prayer requests brings a dose of reality in understanding the challenges our folks face. These, plus conversations our servants were having with folks reveal the need to just have personal interactions. How else would you know that someone needs more than a plate of food to eat. What are some of their concerns this week? Addiction/recovery, anger/anxiety/worry, attacks of Satan, bills, need for a car or job, depression, choices and decisions, disability, food, forgiveness, no friends, health/medical issues, hope, housing, injustice, loneliness, pain, self-esteem. We ask for continued prayers for all of our sheep.
Our folks have been blessed by God and all of the volunteer servants over the years who gave of their time, resources and service to those in need. You have helped us to create a welcoming, loving, non judgmental environment where they can feel accepted as they are each week. When worlds collide, amazing things can happen. We continue to invite you to journey with us to find Jesus in disguise.
Sheep patrol out, Clyde