Meet The Need Atlanta

Meet The Need has been diligently preparing for the upcoming Christmas holiday.  The houses have been decorated and the men’s attitudes are reflecting the season of giving.  Jesus’ birthday is often just another holiday that some people see as a time to stress and succumb to depression.  Unfortunately most of the men at Meet The Need are separated from their families; i.e. wives, kids, parents, brothers, sisters, etc.  Depression is common to those who are attached to their families so you could probably imagine what it is like for those who can’t be with their families during the holidays.  Writing from experience I can tell you that the deep hole that you can fall in is one of utter defeat.  Our goal, with the cooperation of the leaders in the ministry, is to constantly be aware of the attitudes and/or feelings of the men.  This is key to keeping the spiritual integrity of the program during a very precious season.

Lily and her kids grazing.

Lily and her kids came by this morning to graze in the pasture.  We have been waiting months for these new arrivals.  God shows us so much about ourselves through his “critters”.  Here at Meet The Need we believe God brings men here for a new birth.  Lily is protective of the new arrivals just as we educate men that God has been protective of them and only by the Grace of God they are still alive.  New beginnings is what Meet The Need is all about and most importantly is what God is all about based on the selfless sacrifice exhibited by Jesus Christ.  It’s hard to believe sometimes what God says in His Word about us, we are his children and he takes pleasure in us just as Lily is taking pleasure and protecting her new arrivals. 

Erby and Richard have donated all of their time day in and day out to organize the donation trailer.  The donation trailer is located on the main campus where all clothing donations are delivered and stored.  Now because of the two men’s hard work the storage trailer has been cleaned, organized, and made accessible to the men.  When the men come to the ministry with their only belongings being those that are on their back, Erby and Richard take time to assist the newcomer in finding their sizes in outer and underwear.  Shoes, toiletries and various other items are given to each man in need.  The men’s hard work have reflected credit upon themselves and Meet The Need Ministry.

Meet The Need is proud to welcome its newest member of our diverse canine family.  Oliver is an American Eskimo Spitz and is as precious as can be.  Oliver who has accrued the moniker Ollie is from the Anderson area in South Carolina.  He has moved into the main house with Harley, Murphy, and Peanut.  The dogs have been bonding well with the puppy.  Patience and understanding is their expression while the cats know not what to think about the adorable puppy. 

Pastor Dean intercedes in prayer.

Altar call is an opportunity for the men to get prayed for by the ministers present.  The prayers involves a range of personal issues.  Each man that volunteers for altar call has hands laid upon them as the intercessant prayer lifts them up. 

Pastor Rene’ decided that the day the Lord had given was so beautiful that his message would be delivered outside during a short service that followed praise and worship.  He spoke on hope for the hopeless.  During the praise and worship Rene’ told the men that his message was going to be short and sweet.  He preached approximately 25 minutes and the message was transmitted in a fashion that was relative to lives of the audience.  Every point was either delivered or confirmed by various scriptures that he presented as they pertained.  The day was special enough due to the fact that it was Rene’s birthday and it was only amplified by his glorious message. 

After the message and altar call the men and visitors dined on barbeque that was donated by an organization out of Walton County.  The message, fellowship, and food, was a hit and the celebration was joyous. 

Men from Meet The Need volunteered to assist Compassion Atlanta in feeding over 3,000 people in downtown Atlanta on October 6th, 2010.  The men moved donations from a warehouse to the distribution area and assisted in the dispersal of the donation to families in need.  The opportunity to minister to the families in need was immeasurable and the fellowship was outstanding.

Pastor Dean files down the hooves of Brownie in order to prevent unnecessary cracking which could eventually lead to major injuries to the horse and whoever might be riding the horse.  Pastor Dean also removes foreign objects that may hinder the performance of the beautiful animal.  Bryan and Juan look on not only to familiarize themselves with the preventive maintenance but, also and as per usual Pastor Dean is constantly ministering to the men and the fellowship is priceless.