Two “Living on the Street” Tours

Cranford & Fred at the Love Park

Narberth Presbyterian Church put out an invitation to join The King’s Jubilee on a tour of center city Philadelphia from the perspective of surviving on the street homeless. They had such a response that we had to divide it into two tours. We like to have no more than . . . → Read More: Two “Living on the Street” Tours

It’s Personal.

On Saturday, I had a lesson that I have been trying to teach volunteers for over 25 years hammered home to me more forcibly than ever before in my life.

The basic lesson is this: that all ministry is personal. Numbers of meals served, blankets given away, hats distributed; these are just so many things. One of . . . → Read More: It’s Personal.

Harry F. Mason – Memory Eternal!

On Sunday, September 19, I was out of voice and feeling a bit restless. I wandered out of Matins and down to the great room for no good reason. Just then Harry Mason was being assisted into the building by his neighbor lady, who called out, “Where is your wheelchair?” I scampered around to find it. . . . → Read More: Harry F. Mason – Memory Eternal!

Point Man for December 9: Cranford Joseph Coulter

I’m feeling a little stronger each day. It is still with some trepidation that I make this announcement. My PICC line is scheduled to be removed on St. Nicholas Day. Barring any further complications or reactions, I should be fit to return to the street on December 9.

I will make the soup. I will need someone . . . → Read More: Point Man for December 9: Cranford Joseph Coulter

‘Tis the Season!

On December 2nd, we will be commemorating St. Nicholas on the street. Once a year, we try to give each person we serve, three one dollar coins in honor of St. Nicholas in Jesus’ Name. We plan to give out $360 that night. This is all we have in our account at this time. So, if . . . → Read More: ‘Tis the Season!

December 16th: Holy Annunciation

On December 16th, Holy Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Elkins Park, PA, will be providing the meal on the street.  Any are welcome to join us. But please contact Presvytera Joanna (email:  presvyjc@yahoo.com / phone: 717-840-9170) or me (email: tkj@shoutforjoy.net / phone: 267-497-0267) to let us know your plans, so we can do things in an orderly fashion.

The . . . → Read More: December 16th: Holy Annunciation

Point Man for December 2: Fr. Noah Bushelli

Fr. Noah Bushelli is leading the charge for The King’s Jubilee on December 2.

To let him know how you can help, contact him at the church office: 215-721-4947  or  nbushelli@gmail.com

EXCEPT – during Thanksgiving week (Sun pm – Fri pm):   267-218-3751

Soup is covered, but still needed are:

a gross of hard-boiled eggs
a large kettle of pasta with . . . → Read More: Point Man for December 2: Fr. Noah Bushelli

Update on Cranford Joseph

Cranford has moved back out of ICU to a regular room.  The infection that put him in the hospital in the first place is on the run.  It appears the doctors have found an antibiotic or combination that is working on the infection without causing other problems.

The allergic reaction that sent him to the hospital on . . . → Read More: Update on Cranford Joseph

The King’s Jubilee from St. Gregory of Nyssa

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“All things belong to God, who is our Father and the Father of all things. We are all of the same family; all of us are brothers. Amongst brothers, it is best that all inherit equal portions.”

- St. Gregory of Nyssa, . . . → Read More: The King’s Jubilee from St. Gregory of Nyssa

Point Men Needed for December 2 & 9

We praise God for the wonderful response of people stepping up to take on additional responsibilities during my illness and recuperation. The first one to volunteer to be a point man was someone who had never before been to the street with us. That took some guts!

We still need to fill two more spots: December 2nd . . . → Read More: Point Men Needed for December 2 & 9