November 15th Prayer Update
“He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.”
We were blessed with one of the most productive outreaches we've had in recent memory. Altogether, our teams talked with over 66 people, praying for them, sharing the gospel and distributing 32 Bibles. We are so thankful! Our continued hope is for those who received Bibles to read them and understand. For those who didn't have an interest in taking a Bible yet who received a blessing bag still received a gospel tract. We see tract distribution as scattering the seeds of the gospel to all we meet, regardless of their openness when we speak with them.
During our November 15th outreach, our teams distributed:
21 English Bibles
2 Spanish-language New Testaments
9 English New Testament
2 Cross-Talking Books
If you are considering a ministry to donate to for Giving Tuesday this year, please consider making a special one-time donation to Hope 680. We have a goal of raising $5,000 for our ongoing ministry expenses. We use the funds for needed supplies for distribution, RV maintenance and upkeep, and costs associated with our office location. We have a desire to see our ministry expand in 2026. A local business has offered a $2,000 matching gift once we reach that milestone! Please help us in that effort.
We are confident that one meal or one cup of coffee will be soon forgotten, but those touched with the beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ will be changed for eternity.
We found Robert living in a car. Our central Concord team came upon a pretty sad situation. Robert's dog was in extremely bad shape. We were thankful that the Lord prepared us in advance by equipping our team with a medical supply bag and volunteers with medical training. We were able to offer Robert a pile of helpful medical supplies and a detailed list of instructions on how to help his dog recover from her injuries. Our practical care for Robert allowed for an extended 15-20 minute spiritual conversation. We prayed for Robert and his dog's recovery, and he thanked us for being there. We pray these opportunities allow for a softening of hearts towards the gospel message.
When our team approached Alecio, he complained of some severe stomach pain. Our team once again provided some basic medical supplies to help him. We also left him with additional water, which he started drinking right away. He told us that he is from Las Vegas and asked prayer for his family and for an opportunity to return there. We included the gospel message in our prayer for Alecio.
One of our regular outreach spots is the Concord library. There is a large group of homeless that hang out in and around that library. There are some we have had many gospel conversations with, with a wide range of interest. Please join us in praying for those who have started to "tune us out" that God would through our continued encounters soften their hearts to learn more about Him and His word. Pray in particular for Kareem, Roy, Pasha, Roger, Matt, Cathy, Sharon, Charles, Jeff.
Our teams have started bringing dog biscuits along on our outreaces to keep dogs calm during conversations with their owners. Here, our north Concord team had a conversation with Erv while his pit bull remained "energetic" during their interaction. Erv was willing to accept a pocket New Testament.
Jesse's hands were shaking during our short conversation, and he seemed to be in pain. He accepted hot coffee, lunch, and a blessing bag. Our team was able to have a good conversation with Jesse focusing on forgiveness and the righteousness and holiness of God. We are hopeful that the illustration of the "earthly courtroom" left a lasting impression on Jesse as he considers his standing before the perfect Judge and seeks repentance and faith. Jesse asked for prayer for his wife, and we prayed a reiteration of the gospel message as well.
We met Petra at the trailer park in Antioch fairgrounds. She speaks Spanish, but our volunteer Liz was able to use Google Translate to communicate with her and found her to be a very sweet lady. She said she knows the Lord and would like prayer for her health. We are thankful for the owner of the fairgrounds who provides a safe place for many to live in RVs rather than in tents on the street. It has proven to be an excellent place for us to have Bible studies and long gospel conversations. We plan to return often.
Prayer Requests
Please pray that these individuals read the Bibles they received.
Goth - struggled with clarity of speech
Jeff - declined a full Bible but accepted a small pocket New Testament
Kevin - Needs a clearer understanding of the Bible
Dan - asked prayer for his son and daughter
Christy - asked prayer for protection
Jennifer - She was encouraged to attend a local church
Cathy - declined prayer but took a Bible
Dave - accepted a pocket New Testament
Eliza - asked prayer for her boyfriend Mario who is looking for work
Steven - had a good conversation, please pray it resonates
Vikki - has been feeling lonely, asked prayer for protection
Kim - incredibly open to the gospel, asked prayer for her boyfriend, Dan, who has some health challenges
Katie - asked for safety for an upcoming trip
Jennifer - general prayer for safety
Pray for those who were friendly but declined Bibles.
Tony - uses a Bible app on his phone
Timrah
David - struggles with addiction
Andre - always willing to discuss the gospel
Tampa - asked prayer for his daughters
Chris
George - has some concerns around housing
Gierrmo
Dennis - asked for general prayer for his situation
Bishop - asked prayer for continued recovery from a stroke
Rose - asked prayer as she doesn't want to be homeless
Dave - friendly and happy to see us
Anthony - homeless for more than half of his life
Nacho - our friendly Spanish speaker
Kareem
Roy - had a good conversation with him
Matt - asked prayer for his bad knee
Sherry
Charles - in a wheelchair
Colton - a new contact for our team
Eric - very quiet
Maria
Resinlo
Steve
Edrick - had a discussion about confession with our team
Louis - doesn't remember the last time he ate, was thankful for the lunch given him
Lee
Deborah - just lost her job of three years, is fearful of the future
Bob - emotional about the loss of a grandfather
Kyle - excited about our RV Bible studies, asked prayer for his health
Melissa - prayer to be set free from drugs
Rich
AJ
Larry - does odd jobs for a local pastor
Joshua - asked prayer for general help
Leo - asked prayer for health
Randy - has some confusion around the gospel, we pray for clarity
Jack - someone stole all his money, asked prayer for provision
Carmen
William - drove by to ask us specifically for Bibles
Tim - asked prayer for his family
Sarah - asked prayer for joy
Amanda - asked prayer for her handicapped son
Ashlyn
Pray for those who were closed to conversation, that God would soften their hearts before our next outreach.
Kevin
MirrorWize
Phil
Jim - hardened
Terra - more interested in food than conversation
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Our Next Outreach is December 6th 2025
Please consider serving during a Saturday Outreach in one of the following ways:
1) Supply & Prepare Lunches
2) Evangelism at the Homeless Camps
3) Volunteer Breakfast
4) Cookies for Volunteers
Our ministry is a labor of love with the main purpose of providing gospel hope through practical means to the homeless. Thank you for serving alongside of us!
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FYI Our Executive Staff and Leaders (including Toby and all team leaders) are unpaid volunteers - all donations go 100% towards the running of Hope680, including administrative contractors, our facilities, and RV maintenance costs, as well as ministry supplies.