Street Ministry Guidance

Hello my friends, I have followed these principles for over 25 years while ministering on the streets. Whether preaching, witnessing 1:1, feeding the homeless or speaking with a neighbor about the Lord, we are influencers. Therefore, our goal is always to see a person become reconciled to Christ and strengthened in this relationship. Our Lord said a city on a hill cannot be hidden and no one lights a candle and puts it under a basket, but on a lampstand to give light to everyone in the room.

Now even though the Jehovah Witnesses, Mormons, Black Israelites and Hare Krishnas have poor theology, one must admire their zeal to spread their message. Regardless whether we do any street ministry or not, do you think the Lord wants us to practice closet Christianity? No my friends, real Christianity is not a spectator sport, in one way or another, the Lord wants us fully engaged in building his kingdom! What did the Lord say about the servant who hid his talent? However, to really ensure we are doing it the Lord’s way, first we must be born of him. Therefore, follow this link where I provide my understanding of how a soul is born again because Jesus said, unless this happens we cannot enter the Kingdom of God: The born again process

Street witnessing guidance

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God’s part and our part

The Holy Spirit is convicting the world of sin, righteous, and judgement (John 16:8). Speaking as someone experiencing the manifested presence of the Holy Spirt at all times, I know we are only participating with what the Spirit is doing in the world. Understanding this truth does a couple of things. It keeps us from falling into pride by believing we are too important and helps us remain humble so the Holy Spirit can continue to use us. Remember, he resist the proud but gives grace to the humble (Jam 4:6).

God commands us to witness

Go into the highways, byways and compel them to come for he promises to be with us (Luke 14:23, Heb 13:5). We have a direct mandate from the king who promises he is always with us. We have authority over principalities and powers as the Holy Spirit is always in us. I have always believed this truth even before I began to experience his presence.

God warns us to use wisdom

I send you out as sheep among wolves, therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Mat 10:16). Make sure to exercise wisdom when approaching anyone, always seeking the Spirit’s guidance. Approach people in humility and kindness, looking for cues to continue or back off. Remember to continually pray asking for wisdom during your outreach. Baptize your outreach in prayer!

God expects us to represent him properly

We have one agenda, whether feeding, praying for healing, giving a tract, or leading to Christ, our agenda is to display God’s love (1 Cor 13:4). Now, that does not mean God’s love is not going to sting those practicing sin. However, the love of God caused him to give us his Son and the Holy Spirit so we will not perish. Therefore, if we are not motivated by this type of love, don’t go out until your attitude is right! We must cultivate a deep love to see people make it to glory. We want to become extremely appealing to those hurting and don’t know our Lord. Remember, it’s not about winning a point while discussing something but about that soul becoming convicted of sin. Therefore, know when to focus more on God’s obedience or law and when to lean more into his compassion or grace. Souls already broken over their sin need more of a tender, compassionate approach. Souls trying to justify their sin and resisting the truth of Scripture, need more law and judgment (Jude 22-23).

Our works are significant, but not the ultimate motivator

Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear for the day will declare it (1 Cor 3:12). When our Lord returns fire will reveal each one’s work and motivation behind it. If our works endure his testing, we will receive a reward, but if not they will be burned up. Therefore, we must have the proper motivation. No doubt, we are motivated by rewards but more motivated to simply obey the Lord’s command to reach the lost soul.

Our authority comes from the Son of God

He sent them out 2:2 to heal the sick, preach the good news and gave them power over unclean spirits (Luke 10:1). The week before my out reach, I always pray to have the Spirit give me an increase in power and compassion. We never know when the Spirit will use us to physically heal someone or lead them to the Lord. In my experience, instant physical healing and confessions of sin increase our faith.

Our authority comes from relationship

Without the life of the tree, the branch cannot produce fruit. Similarly the Lord says if you do not abide in him, you can do nothing (John 15:4). We must be in the Word, prayer and sometimes fasting leading up to our outreach. Trust me my friends, this will have a significant impact on how we experience the outreach.

Our zeal to reach the lost overcomes any fear

God has not given us a Spirit of fear but love, peace and a sound mind (2 Tim 1:7, Rev 21:8). This should be our approach to all relationships because we are children of God with authority. Our Lord does not want us to be afraid to approach someone when we do so with nothing but love in our hearts. With love, we are not afraid of rejection and our feelings are not easily hurt.

God took the first step to redeem his creation

For God so loved the world that he gave is only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16). Everyone matters to God so we wear our wristband with pride understanding Jesus is the Son of God. We cannot see race, social status, sex, sexual orientation, physical appearances, etc., see people from God’s perspective, lost or saved.

God has given one path to eternal life

No other foundation is laid but Christ, one plants, one waters but God gives the increase (1 Cor 3:7-11). What we are doing is vital but God ultimately gets the glory because we cannot save anyone. However, on the streets you will encounter powerful false teaching claiming to be the way to God. Therefore, we must know our Bible. After discussing the truth of Scripture with someone for a few minutes, there is no need to continue if they disagree with us. At times, we must simply agree to disagree.

God tells us our soul will be tested and tempted

In this world you will have tribulation but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world (John 16:33). We understand that we live in a fallen world, however our Lord wants us to experience joy, because we will not lead many people to the Lord by exhibiting fear or sadness. In the midst of difficult times, we must cultivate genuine joy for ourself and love for mankind.

Our conviction of a soul’s destination compels us

He will say to those on the right hand, come you blessed of my father inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world (Mat 25:34). Then he will say to those on the left hand, depart from me you cursed into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels (Mat 25:41). We must become convinced that eternal happiness or eternal sadness awaits every soul. Evangelize!

Other Street witnessing book

Winning with Your Body, Mind and Soul, Going All In

Henry Arnold Davis has written another great resource for tackling this life and preparing for the next. This great work, “Winning With Your Body, Mind, and Soul” encourages the reader to live in such a way that he will win the war. To win the war means the part of us that lives beyond this physical world, our soul/spirit/consciousness, will receive the best outcome. Henry provides great insight to the reader on how he is winning the war. This 2nd book is a natural sequel to his 1st work.

Gambling with Your Soul

Henry’s 1st great work, “Gambling With Your Soul” answers the question, what will happen to me when I die? This book addresses what happens to the part of us that is not physical, the soul/spirit/consciousness upon death. I have used this book during my outreach, provided a copy for most of my neighbors as well as others. The approach my brother takes to answering this question is unique because he establishes that first of all, no one knows.

We only have the present

Initially, this was difficult for me to accept because I am experiencing the physical presence of God through the Holy Spirit moment by moment. However, when I discussed this more with Henry, I had to admit that I too, do not know what will happen to a soul/spirit/consciousness after death. Just because I am experiencing his presence now does not mean I will experience it when my spirit leaves my body or upon physical death. Paul said, he was convinced that nothing can separate us from the love of God, including death. However, when he wrote that, he believed rather than knew that. Because Paul says why does someone hope for or believe for, what he already has. These books can be purchased through Amazon and available through major retailers.

About the Author

Henry Arnold Davis is a retired corporate executive from the aerospace, automotive, and healthcare industries. During his career, he was a business owner and held leadership positions including Vice President of Materials, Vice President of Quality, Vice President of Aircraft Manufacturing and Assembly, Vice President and General Manager, and Executive Vice President at several Fortune 500 companies. In one of his assignments, Mr. Davis was privileged to lead the team that built the first stage of the presidential helicopter (Marine One). He has travelled extensively throughout the world, visiting and/or conducting business in more than 25 countries and territories on 4 continents. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Yale University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB).

Henry resides in Chandler, AZ basking in the valley of the sun. Besides writing, he enjoys reading, running, golfing, weight lifting, and more recently, cooking with lots of experimentation. He has been married to his wife, Tanya, for over 25 years. Combined, they have 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and 2 dogs, a 7 lb. ferocious Chiweenie named Luna and a 5 lb. spunky Chihuahua named Bandit.

Guidance when serving the poor

Our Lord said we will always have the poor (Mat 26:11). Therefore, do not think that you are going to somehow alleviate poverty. After working with the homeless for over 20 years, I have discovered there are a number of reasons why an individual is in this plight. Some have income, but not enough to sustain themselves. Some have been homeless for a few months, while others could have been on the streets for over 10 years. Some are veterans and struggling with PTSD. Some have addictions that have caused them to loose jobs, families and all financial security. Some actually do not want to come off the streets. In fact, the fear of living among society is scary to them.

When you think about it my friends, if not for the grace of God in our lives, many of us could have experienced homelessness. I recall as a young child, that on many occasions our local grocery store manager would allow my mom to fill up two grocery baskets and just pay when the government assistance came in. Upon receiving the government checks, I remember my mom saying Marvin, please go give this to the store manager. Without this level of trust and generosity from the store manager, I am unsure what would have happened to my family. Now, after serving the homeless for some years, the Lord gave me the idea to write down some of their concerns and pray for anyone hitting my list for at least 30 days. These are the guidelines I followed during my monthly outreaches.

Your clothing

Always wear something visible that says you are about God. For instance, I wore my John 3:16 shirts, hoodie and wristbands, which say everyone matters. The reason is when you approach them, they know what you are about. Now, if that person has a strong disdain for religion or God, the person will give off signs. Then you will know whether to proceed or not.

Your demeanor

Do not appear sad when you approach the homeless. If you have to cry, do it if they are sharing something intimate with you. When considering God has created man in his image to rule and have authority, it is difficult to see the condition some people are in. Please have a pleasant look or smile on your face, remember we have the joy of the Lord!

Initial contact with the homeless

As you approach, notice if they have an animal. If the animal appears aggresive, you can just leave some items and say please help yourself. If you are able to approach them, you can say something like good afternoon my friend, we are serving lunches and have some clothing, would you like some? If they say yes, you begin to serve them and I would ask for their name at this point? If the conversation continues, you can ask them to give you something they would like to see happen over the next 30 days? I typically make a joke and say, do not ask God to make pink elephants fly or establish world peace! If you feel lead, you can share something God is doing in your life? However, be careful not to turn the focus of the discussion on you!

Continuing dialogue with homeless

At this point, I typically ask them do they know the Lord? Then I ask them are they living for the Lord? This statement will probably bring sadness to their face, so if you can, try and touch them. If the conversation continues, you can give them some literature or if you have any, my everyone matters John 3:16 wristband. For those in this condition, seeing John 3:16 on your wrist everyday is powerful! However, do not force a conversation, some people might want a sandwich and resources, but do not want to or are even able to, share intimate things with a stranger. Nevertheless, you will have some powerful interactions. I recall meeting a person on the way to commit suicide who told me after our exchange, with tears, he was going to give life another chance. At times, I would ask the homeless if they have visited shelters, tried rehab or other programs? My friends, many people we meet in this ministry do not have a lot of fight left. However, even if we can just give a little hope, we did good.

Patience

Each interaction is different. Some might be a few seconds or minutes, while others might last considerably longer. If the conversation is lasting to long, you can politely say, my friend I must go and serve others today (Luke 4:43). However, be sensitive to the person and where they are in life. Some homeless people are extremely lonely and just want to talk.

Personal space

Do not be afraid to come near or even touch the homeless. I recall a simple hug brought tears to a guy eyes. He said, sir no one has touched me like that in quite a while. However, do not force physical touch or even prayer if you detect the person does not want this. Some people have had deep negative experiences with the church and blame God. If the person wants to yell and blame God, then try to take it, provided they do not become physical. Remember, they are not angry at you because they do not even know you. I recall in one instance, a guy came close and was yelling profanity about the Lord for quite a while. I felt the need to just stand there and let him speak. Afterwards, the guy begin to cry and I was able to serve him, gave him a hug and put him on my prayer list. Another guy standing by saw the incident, came up to me and said sir you are the real deal.

Your contact information

Do not be afraid to offer the homeless your contact information. If you do not want to give them your phone number, try and give them an email address. Even if they do not use it, this says they mattered enough to you to desire future contact.

Giving the homeless rides

Be careful about letting someone in your vehicle. I recall on several occasions how this went down. In one instance, my wife and I gave a young man a ride from Folsom to El Dorado hills. It was a pleasant exchange and we were able to pray before he left the vehicle. However, I recall on one exchange in Del Paso Heights, where I was serving with a man and we gave a young lady a ride. After a few blocks, she begin to scream and say stop touching me that hurts! We quickly pulled over and she jumped out of the car! I recall on one exchange under the X Street overpass where a young lady entered my vehicle. I was serving with a man that day. The young lady was hinting that she could take care of us for a few dollars. We gave her a few dollars and said to her, God does not want you to continue to sell your body. So, please be lead by the Holy Spirit before you let someone in your vehicle. Behold, I send you out as sheep among wolves, therefore be wise as serpents but harmless as doves (Mat 10:16).

Your follow up

Have your phone or tablet available to record their name, location and prayers requested. I remember being able to get some housing for a number of people. Try not to make promises to the homeless you cannot keep. See to it that you pray for their request the length of time you told them. If you told them you were going to try and look into their situation, please do so. If they gave you a way to contact them, periodically, try to check in with them. Remember to thank God throughout your outreach.

Your companion

I tried to go with a partner, but many times it was just me and the Holy Spirit. Do not be afraid to go by yourself. I remember on some of my outings where I was alone, I felt the strong presence of the Holy Spirit in that car.

Food items

This depends on how long or how many people you want to serve. Typically, I carried 50 – 75 brown bag lunches filled with these types of items: Ham and cheese sandwiches in zip lock bags with mustard and mayonnaise condiments, fruit snacks, real fruit, chips, sweets, Gatorade, energy drinks and lots of bottled water. I remember leaving cases of bottled waters at certain parks and asking the homeless to help themselves and make sure they share with each other.

Clothing & other items

Large and extra large sweat shirts and pants, socks, blankets, sock hats, gloves, sleeping bags, rain coats, mouth wash, nail clippers, hand sanitizer, small Bibles, religious tracts, everyone matters John 3:16 wristbands, resource cards from local homeless shelters, etc.

Sacramento area locations

Florin & 24th recycling center, 24th public parks, Florin Home Depo parking lot, Stockton Blvd and surrounding streets, G Parkway area, Fruitridge & 47th, Arden and El Camino area, Arden & Del Paso Heights recycling center & light rail station, 65th & Broadway light rail station, Broadway river access, under X Street freeway overpasses & Downtown areas, Richards Blvd, Caesar Chavez & other downtown parks, Garden Highway river locations in Natomas, around fast food places, especially In & Out burger on Madison, behind abandoned buildings, at large intersections.

Outreach times

When I was going out on a regular basis, I went out the last Saturday of the month. This schedule is still followed by the group of guys I went out with. However, I always carry tracts, resource cards and wristbands in my vehicle. Also, when I visit fast food establishments or grocery stores, I look to see if someone is hanging out asking for a meal. You can just buy them a meal and if possible, sit and learn a little of their story. If you are able, try to serve at the same time and locations for a while. Let the homeless know you plan on working this area around the same time next month and ask them to spread the word. Also, this approach allows you to see if God is moving through your prayers for a person. I remember after working the Florin area for about 5 years, people would gather each month to see me.

Street ministry prayer list

I begin writing down the prayers requested from my street ministries back in 2015. I prayed for many people before this but this is when the Spirit gave me the idea to write them down and pray for them for at least 30 days. Everyone on this list has been or will be prayed for at least 30 days. When I get to heaven, I will see how effective this method was. I have removed the names and more sensitive information from the list that I am sharing with you. If you need prayer, please reach out. My street witnessing prayer list continues to grow and is maintained on my phone.

Date: Nov 2015, prayed for a young man in Old Sacramento who received the Lord.
Date: Nov 2015, prayed for this man in south Sacramento to get clean.
Date: Dec 2015, prayed for a man around Stockton & Florin to stop using drugs.
Date: Dec 2015, prayed for this man around Stockton who is living a homosexual lifestyle and being plagued by an evil spirit.
Date: Jan 2016, prayed for this man around 47^th and Fruitridge in Sacramento to get clean, he died shortly after we met.
Date: Mar 2016, prayed for this lady in Del Paso Heights to get clean. The Lord touched her immediately and she felt His presence and confessed her desire for drugs was gone. The Lord overwhelmed me as I drove off and I had to pull over.
Date: Feb 2017, prayed for this man around Florin and 24^th to receive a place, after about three months he reported to have received one.
Date: Mar 2017, prayed for this man in south Sacramento to find a place and gave him a few dollars.
Date: Apr 2017, prayed for lady around Florin and 24^th who had been clean for two weeks, she asked for a copy of our Daily Bread.
Date: Apr 2017, prayed for a lady on Stockton Blvd. who had been raped recently, she was sorrowful but knew a lot of scriptures.
Date: May 2017, prayed for this man around Walmart in Folsom, he received the Lord and broke down in tears.
Date: May 2017, spoke with this lady in Folsom who wants to do street ministries, she admitted needing to grow in Christ.
Date: May 2017, prayed for this man around Florin & 24^th, I took his phone number in hopes of finding a legal referral to assist him in getting disabilty.
Date: May 2017, prayed for this lady around Florin & 24^th to find a place, she is homeless.
Date: May 2017, prayed for this lady and her kids around Stockton & Florin, she is homeless.
Date: Jun 2017, prayed for this man at In & Out burger at Eureka near freeway, he appeared homeless and said he needed hip surgery.
Date: Jun 2017, prayed for this man in south sac who lost his wife about 5 years ago, he wants to draw deeper to the Lord, he has a lot of anger and hatred for society as a whole.
Date: Jun 2017, prayed for this lady around Folsom & 65^th to get rescued from the streets, I think she was involved in prostitution.
Date: Jul 2017, prayed for this man in old Sacramento to understand what the Bible teaches about salvation and what happens to people who have never heard the gospel.
Date: Aug 2017, prayed for this man and family in old Sacramento and gave him a Bible.
Date: Sep 2017, praying for this lady in south Sacramento who needs a home.
Date: Sep 2017, prayed for this man and wife in old Sacramento. They are homeless and without jobs.
Date: Oct 2017, prayed for this husband and wife in south Sacramento area, they had a short-term voucher in hand but had been homeless for 3 years.
Date: Oct 2017, prayed for this man around Stockton and 65^th, I could see his face change and he broke down in tears after I gave him some socks, a sandwich, and a few dollars.
Date: Oct 2017, prayed for man and woman who were homeless and need financial help.
Date: Oct 2017, spoke with this young lady in old Sacramento area, she was involved in Scientology.
Date: Oct 2017, prayed for this lady in south Sacramento area, she was homeless and I felt her hopelessness in my heart.
Date: Dec 2017, prayed for this man in old Sacramento he has alcohol problems, I gave information on Sacramento Union Gospel Mission.
Date: Dec 2017, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, he was homeless.
Date: Jan 2018, prayed for this lady in old Sacramento, she wants to become bolder in the Lord.
Date: Jan 2018, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he battles with alcohol.
Date: Feb 2018, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, he was homeless
Date: Feb 2018, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, homeless plagued by evil spirits and admitted he was gay.
Date: Feb 2018, prayed for this man in south Sacramento. He was homeless.
Date: Feb 2018, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, he was homeless and asked me to remember him in my prayers.
Date: Apr 2018, prayed for these three men in south Sacramento, they were homeless and no jobs.
Date: Apr 2018, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, bought him a sandwich and he praised the Lord.
Date: Apr 2018, prayed for this man around In & Out sunrise, bought him a burger and he thanked God.
Date: Apr 2018, prayed for this young lady in south Sacramento , she did not need a lunch but was struggling with anxiety.
Date: Apr 2018, prayed for this lady around old Sacramento, she might lose her foot.
Date: May 2018, spoke to this lady in old Sacramento who was from bay area, she knew the Lord but talked about it might not matter what you believe, I encouraged her to read the Bible, to get baptized and shared with her my vision of hell.
Date: Jun 2018, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless and needs a job, I asked him to confess and talk to the Lord.
Date: Jun 2018, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he needs work and better relationship with his wife.
Date: Jul 2018, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he admitted to thinking a lot about whether or not there is a God and what this is all about.
Date: Jul 2018, prayed that this man’s name not be slandered, he lost a lot of business because of this.
Date: Jul 2018, prayed for this young man in Arden area, he really looks like he wants to give up sin and follow the Lord.
Date: Aug 2018, prayed for this woman in south Sacramento, she is struggling with drugs and wants to quit, confessed her sins in prayer with us.
Date: Aug 2018, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, his family is broken and trying to kill each other, he needs direction in life, he gave me the address to visit his sister in Rocklin.
Date: Aug 2018, prayed for this man to be reunited with his family.
Date: Aug 2018, prayed for this man around In & Out, he admitted struggling with drugs, pregnant girlfriend and homeless, I gave him a resource guide and he was so grateful.
Date: Sep 2018, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he needs healing.
Date: Sep 2018, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he struggles with alcohol and has no power to live the Christian life.
Date: Sep 2018, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he knows he is rebellious but wants to live for Christ.
Date: Sep 2018, prayed for husband and wife in old Sacramento, they need strength to live for Christ.
Date: Sep 2018, prayed for this lady’s physical healing.
Date: Sep 2018, prayed for my dental hygienist who recently lost her uncle and his family in a car accident, she was raised Muslim but unsure of what she believes now.
Date: Oct 2018, prayed for this young lady around Stockton & 65^th, she needs strength to get her life together and appeared to be into prostitution.
Date: Nov 2018, prayed for man in old Sacramento, he just needs strength for life, homeless and did not appear to have much fight left.
Date: Dec 2018, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless and want to find some warmth for the next 2 weeks.
Date: Dec 2018, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he wants to find a companion, he admitted to knowing the Lord but exhibited fear when I spoke about eternal punishment for those who deny the Lord with their lifestyle.
Date: Jan 2019, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless and I bought him a meal, his leg was in a brace and he said after I prayed, he felt the power of God on his leg, he gave me his phone number.
Date: Jan 2019, prayed for this lady and her little girl in old Sacramento, the little girl was there to see a neurologist because she hears voices, the little girl did not let me touch her during prayer but she smiled.
Date: Jan 2019, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he admitted not having taken his wife and child to church in over a year, he took the material.
Date: Jan 2019, prayed for a man in south Sacramento, he admitted to be on drugs and needs to get his life together.
Date: Jan 2019, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, homeless and looking in trash for food.
Date: Feb 2019, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless and I gave him a little money, was broken and did not know what to say to the Lord.
Date: Feb 2019, prayed for this lady in south Sacramento, laid hands on her hip for healing.
Date: Mar 2019, this woman just walked up to me in old Sacramento and asked me to put this person on my prayer list, she did not want to give specifics but just said the Lord knows.
Date: Mar 2019, prayed for this young man in old Sacramento, he was broken and wants to do the right thing, he cried when we prayed over him.
Date: Mar 2019, prayed for this man in old sac, his wife just had a miscarriage, I will pray that she will have another baby
Date: Mar 2019, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, his grandfather needs to know the Lord; and he needs to keep walking strong.
Date: Apr 2019, prayed for this couple in old Sacramento, they gave us their testimony, they remarried and he returned to the Lord, he has observed sin in the church, pray for his son in jail.
Date: Apr 2019, prayed for this lady in old Sacramento, her son is living a bad lifestyle and in trouble.
Date: Apr 2019, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he knows about the Lord but not born again, appeared homeless and had been to the rescue mission.
Date: Apr 2019, prayed for this man around Florin & 24^th, his family needs to draw closer to the Lord, recently out of jail.
Date: Apr 2019, prayed for this man around Florin & Stockton, homeless and needs his salvation back.
Date: Apr 2019, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, evangelist for about 7 years but fell away, wants help with addiction.
Date: Apr 2019, prayed for this man around Stockton and 65^th, wants to be used by the Lord and walk right.
Date: Apr 2019, prayed for this man, jobless and homeless, struggling and needs to give in to the Lord, gave me his phone number
Date: May 2019, prayed for this man around Florin & Freeport, wife has heart problems, homeless.
Date: May 2019, prayed for this lady around Florin & 24^th, she remembered me before, boyfriend is incarcerated.
Date: May 2019, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, lost trailer in Butte County fires, gave food, socks and resources guide.
Date: Jun 2019, prayed for this lady, needs to relocate because great evil in current location.
Date: Jul 2019, prayed for this man around Florin & 65^th, he was working part time and said he knows something evil is in him and wants it to leave.
Date: Aug 2019, prayed for his wife in old Sacramento, she has tremendous burns and they were on the way to the hospital.
Date: Sep 2019, prayed for this man around Miller Park and river, homeless.
Date: Sep 2019, prayed for this man homeless in downtown area, needs healing in foot and knee.
Date: Sep 2019, prayed for this lady around Stockton Blvd., needs a pace maker or miraculous healing, while praying she began to cough, she admitted being tired of the streets.
Date: Oct 2019, prayed for this lady in home depo parking lot, homeless and wants help to get her life on track.
Date: Nov 2019, prayed for this man in old Sacramento area, he is a new believer who just received the Lord, lives in Woodland, gave me his email and phone number.
Date: Dec 2019, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he needs strength to walk strong and would like to find a wife.
Date: Dec 2019, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he needs to totally surrender to the Lord, power when he is alone.
Date: Dec 2019, prayed for this lady in old Sacramento, she just wants to be happy, she began crying after I prayed for her.
Date: Dec 2019, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, needs a way back home and wants to stop smoking and drinking.
Date: Dec 2019, prayed for this young man in old Sacramento, looking for a relationship with the Lord and homeless.
Date: Dec 2019, prayed for this young lady around 24th & Florin, homeless and want help to get her life together.
Date: Dec 2019, prayed for this young man around 65th & Florin, about to be a father of twins, wants the Lord to help him get his life together, appeared very humble as we prayed.
Date: Jan 2020, prayed for this lady in Folsom, homeless and needs to get back on her feet.
Date: Jan 2020, prayed for this man who lives in Yolo, he wants to feel closer to God and have a better relationship and would like people to hear him better.
Date: Jan 2020, prayed for this man around 24th and Florin, homeless, needs direction after being evicted.
Date: Jan 2020, prayed for this man around 24^th, homeless, living in car, the Lord gave him a touch and tears came.
Date: Jan 2020, homeless in car around 24^th, just asked for hope.
Date: Jan 2020, prayed for this man east parkway and Florin, homeless and needs provisions to get back on his feet.
Date: Jan 2020, prayed for this woman around parkway, homeless and needs provisions.
Date: Jan 2020, prayed for this man at home dep, looking for work and needs provisions.
Date: Jan 2020, prayed for this man at corner of Stockton and Florin, Vietnam vet, he was touched by the Lord and begin to pray, he needs power to walk with the Lord.
Date: Feb 2020, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, struggling with alcohol, muscles breaking down.
Date: Feb 2020, prayed for this young man around 24^th and Florin, he wants his child and power to overcome, recently out of jail, struggling with drugs and rap music.
Date: Feb 2020, prayed for this man at home depo, he received the Lord, struggles with drug use and cannot be around his family now, I gave him a few dollars and he begin to cry, he gave me his phone number.
Date: Feb 2020, prayed for this young lady in south Sacramento, she had sores on her hands and arms, she was in pretty bad shape and was unable to give a specific request.
Date: Feb 2020, prayed for the same veteran in south Sacramento, he said the day we prayed for him he found his bike, he said he felt so much better the last month we prayed for him and keep it up.
Date: Oct 2020, prayed for this lady at In & Out, homeless but would like presents for kids at Christmas, she appears to be abusing alcohol.
Date: May 2021, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, help for his family, not saved, he wanted to stop abusing alcohol.
Date: May 2021, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, his mind needs physical healing, he is hesitant to get the vaccine, he believes the end will happen in 2028 and want to pass out this material, he appeared to be in fear.
Date: May 2021, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he was curious about what we were saying, he took a tract and wristband.
Date: Jun 2021, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he wants the presence of the Holy Spirit, needs to overcome alcohol, was afraid of the teachings on hell.
Date: Jun 2021, prayed for this man who came to paint our street address, continue to lift him up in prayer for financial blessings and overcome addictions.
Date: Jul 2021, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, needs to experience God, on probation for sexual immorality.
Date: Jul 2021, prayed for this young man in old Sacramento, experience with the zodiac but wants to know if it is wrong.
Date: Jul 2021, prayed for this man around In & Out, bought him a burger, he was grateful.
Date: Aug 2021, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, a veteran struggling in mental pain, confessed his sin and asked the Holy Spirit to come in.
Date: Aug 2021, prayed for a man in old Sacramento, homeless and need the power to overcome alcohol.
Date: Aug 2021, prayed for this young man in old Sacramento, homeless, admitted he did not know the Lord but had kind spirit.
Date: Aug 2021, prayed for this young lady in old Sacramento, seeking and wants to be born again but needs a little more support and guidance to get there.
Date: Sep 2021, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless and want to experience more patience.
Date: Sep 2021, spoke with the young woman outside Pete’s coffee in Folsom, she took Henry’s book and listened but said she does not agree with everything, said she might reach out.
Date: Sep 2021 spoke with this man outside Pete’s coffee in Folsom, he took Henry’s book and said it will give him something to read on his trip.
Date: Sep 2021, prayed for this lady in old Sacramento, she said the Lord told her to come to the area and sit on the bench beside me, she did not know I was going to be preaching, her family needs Christ and really hurting.
Date: Sep 2021, prayed for this lady in old Sacramento, recently lost her husband after 50 years, she is very sad.
Date: Sep 2021, prayed for this young man in old Sacramento, homeless and sensitive to the Lord, when we began to pray and lay hands on him, he backed up and said we have the power.
Date: Sep 2021, spoke with this man in old Sacramento, man who once had faith but now does not believe God exists, he says that some of the Bible is true but some false and does not believe Jesus is the Son of God.
Date: Oct 2021, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless and wants to make contact with his wife.
Date: Oct 2021, prayed for these teenagers in old Sacramento, they need to be obedient to parents, they want to see their family relationship get better in the next 30 days.
Date: Oct 2021, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, needs stronger walk and to be free from lust for alcohol, gave his phone number.
Date: Oct 2021, prayed for this lady in old Sacramento, she receives dreams and attacks, I gave her my contact information.
Date: Nov 2021, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he is lukewarm but trying to live all in for the Lord.
Date: Nov 2021, prayed for this young man in old Sacramento, he wants to begin preaching and making videos for the Lord, pray that he gets strong and fulfills his calling.
Date: Dec 2021, prayed for this lady in Safeway parking lot in Folsom, needs to overcome depression and homeless for about 2 years.
Date: Dec 2021, prayed for this lady in old Sacramento, needs her hip and ankle to heal.
Date: Feb 2022, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless, his life needs to line up with God, drunk and did not repent.
Date: Feb 2022, gave this young man a gospel tract and explained how to be saved.
Date: Feb 2022, gave this young man a track in old sac and he listened and admitted he did not read his Bible or pray much
Date: Feb 2022, prayed over this young man around Glenn & Riley in Folsom, homeless, wants ID, needs a job and has stopped drinking recently.
Date: Feb 2022, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he wants more patience, appears to be homeless, wants to stop smoking so much.
Date: Mar 2022, prayed for this young lady in old Sacramento, appeared to be doing drugs, begging for money, I prayed over her and gave her a few dollars.
Date: Mar 2022, prayed over this young man in old Sacramento, he was screaming and cursing before I begin to pray, laid hands on his chest and a language came out I never heard of, he then began to cry, he left me laughing and wearing my Christian wristband.
Date: Mar 2022, prayed over this man in old Sacramento, he is out of rehab for 6 months, has a job, needs discernment to test the spirits and stay on right track, life has hit a wall for now.
Date: May 2022, prayed for this couple in old Sacramento, they were recently baptized a few days ago, I laid hands on them and asked the Spirit to fill them with his presence.
Date: Jun 2022, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he wants strength against addictions and trying to get his fire back.
Date: Jul 2022, prayed for this lady in old Sacramento, her daughter is 17 and being sex trafficked.
Date: Jul 2022, prayed for this man around In & Out sunrise, needs a tent, was attacked and tent stolen when in the hospital, met him again and he was given two tents.
Date: Jul 2022, prayed for this man while on my Saturday morning run, just started a job but appeared to be homeless and was picking up cans. We spoke for a while and I prayed over him. He does not know the Lord but knows about the Lord. I let him know the Lord is returning in Deborah’s lifetime and to repent and get right with the Lord. I let him know hell is real and I have been down there twice.
Date: Aug 2022, prayed for this lady while on my run, homeless and looked around mid-30s. She knew about the Lord but admitted she was not walking with him. I prayed, she cried and confessed that she was a sinner. I gave her a wrist band and a few dollars.
Date: Aug 2022, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless, he confessed the Lord and said he is the alpha and omega, met him a few months later and he said a place is being provided next month.
Date: Aug 2022, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he wants to experience the love of God over next 30 days, homeless.
Date: Aug 2022, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, needs to become closer to loved ones and repentance.
Date: Aug 2022, prayed for this teenager in old Sacramento, needs to repent to know the Lord.
Date: Sep 2022, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, his brother is a black Israelite, and he struggles with porn at times.
Date: Sep 2022, spoke to a healthcare professional who believes in reincarnation. She accepted Henry’s book and asked can she reach out for discussion as she goes through the book.
Date: Sep 2022, spoke to this young man while on my run, appeared to be in his twenties and was homeless. He wants a job and needs to get closer to the Lord. He admitted that he was not living for the Lord. I gave him a wristband and he was open to hearing about the Lord’s return in Deborah’s lifetime.
Date: Sep 2022, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless and does not know God, received a tract and wristband and Union gospel card.
Date: Oct 2022, prayed in old Sacramento for this lady, she needs to be born again, she was raised Catholic.
Date: Oct 2022, prayed for this lady in old Sacramento, confessed the Lord, struggling with addiction, cancer and wants freedom.
Date: Oct 2022, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless and needs a place, has a Bible and reads, believes Christ is coming soon.
Date: Oct 2022, prayed over this young man in old Sacramento, he is on the vape. He has confessed his sin and wants power over the vape. I asked him if he was willing to throw it away and he smiled and said not at this point. I laid hands on him and afterwards he said he would throw it away.
Date: Oct 2022, spoke with this man who worked on our deck. He was recently baptized and wants to become stronger in the Lord, struggles with lust.
Date: Oct 2022, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless, but received prayer, juice and bars, he did not repent but was broken.
Date: Oct 2022, spoke with this teenage girl in old Sacramento, she is going to repent and needs to experience forgiveness.
Date: Nov 2022, spoke with this lady in old Sacramento, her brother is facing time, she needs to repent of drugs also.
Date: Nov 2022, spoke with this man is old Sacramento, he needs to be born again, gave me his email.
Date: Nov 2022, spoke with this woman in old Sacramento, she felt the Lord and wants to be born again.
Date: Nov 2022, prayed over this teenage girl in old Sacramento, she wants to experience the Lord, goes to church but knows she does not know God.
Date: Nov 2022, prayed for this young man on my run, homeless Madison Blvd. He heard the gospel and was so down that he could not think of one thing within 30 days to ask for prayer. He does not know the Lord and just asked that he would receive hope. He listened to my testimony and I was able to see a small smile when I left.
Date: Sep 2022, prayed for this young man while on my run. He wants a job and needs to get closer to the Lord. He admitted that he was not living for the Lord. I gave him a wristband and he was open to hearing about the Lord’s return in Deborah’s lifetime.
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this man around Ace hardware, homeless and wants the Lord to restore his peace. Was once in the church but has left the Lord and claims hypocrites in the church. After a small prayer he appeared humble and received money and the wrist band.
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this young lady in south Sacramento, homeless and needs a job.
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, he wants to be in a better financial position.
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this lady in south Sacramento, homes, appeared to be a little confused and had a small twitch.
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this lady in south Sacramento, homeless, knows that she is doing something wrong, broke down in tears, gave me her phone number.
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, homeless, has a wife and kids, a little paranoid and thought someone sent us, gave me his phone number.
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this couple in south Sacramento, they need their truck fixed.
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this young lady in south Sacramento, I prayed over her and she said am I born again now. She was sad but knew John 3:16
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this lady in old Sacramento, she wants to be filled more with the Holy Spirit. Her family is divided because mom died a year ago. Has 9 people in her family, gave me her phone number.
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this lady around Stockton, she was skinny and had no hope. She was thankful for the meal.
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this lady around Stockton, she wants to receive more faith. She lost her child on Jan 7th.
Date: Jan 2023, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he felt the Spirit. He said he wanted to experience what we had. He is in a recovery program and is trying to stay in it.
Date: Feb 2023, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, he needs to be born again and set free from addiction.
Date: Feb 2023, prayed for this young lady in old Sacramento, she needs the love of Christ, and to fully surrender. She said she needs to forgive herself.
Date: Feb 2023, prayed for this man in old Sacramento, homeless and needs to be born again. The smell of alcohol was over him and he said I need pain meds. He was sad because his wife left him.
Date: Feb 2023, prayed over this lady in south Sacramento, she has cancer and struggling to speak, pretty bad off.
Date: Feb 2023, prayed over this man around Florin & 24^th, he is living holy and recently stopped using, needs computer and a job. He applied and hoping to receive the job.
Date: Feb 2023, prayed for this man around Florin & Stockton, he knows about the Lord but struggling with addiction, mom just passed.
Date: Feb 2023, prayed for this lady in south Sacramento, she received a touch in her back, she needs to read her word and become born again.
Date: Feb 2023, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, he felt the presence of Holy Spirit and needs deliverance.
Date: Feb 2023, prayed for this man in south Sacramento, struggling with addictions and said he wants to be set free.
Date: Feb 2023, prayed for this young man around Broadway, he is doing drugs and said he is Astro projecting on a regular basis. I gave him the gospel but he said I am not ready for Jesus yet, pray for conviction.
Date: Apr 2023, prayed for this man at corner of Madison in Folsom, needs a place, needs power to overcome cigarettes He is a veteran from Marine Corp 1981 to 1986, discharged general under honorable conditions, has B.A in computer science and masters in psychology and minor in theology, met him again and he has yet to repent.
Date: Apr 2023, prayed with this man who was soliciting donations for teen challenge in my neighborhood, he wants wisdom and knowledge for his growth. Trying to get a book out. The Lord has given him insight that the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was the words of Satan.
Date: May 2023, prayed with this man who I met at the gas station on Zinfandel. His marriage is broken up and wanted me to add his situation to my prayer list.
Date: May 2023, prayed with this lady who I met in old Sacramento. She has cancer and scared that she might not make it. She does not know the Lord but believes God exists.
Date: June 2023, prayed with this man who I met in old Sacramento. He has two strikes and wants them removed. He knows he has sin and wants to get right with the Lord.
Date: June 2023, prayed with this lady down in old Sacramento. Her marriage is failing and her husband has cancer. She was acting like everything was fine but after we talked a bit, she admitted to fear and uncertainty.
Date: June 2023, prayed with this man in old Sacramento. He lost his wife 5 years ago and mom last year and kids have abandoned him. He was extremely down. After praying and talking to him for about 10 minutes, there was a smile on his face and he took a Bible. I gave him information on the Union Gospel mission.
Date: July 2023, prayed with this woman who came up to me immediately after I started preaching. She wanted a physical healing but admitted she needed to stop certain practices.
Date: July 2023, prayed with this young man as I was leaving old Sacramento. He admitted to struggling with porn and was currently homeless.
Date: July 2023, prayed with this man down in old Sacramento. I have been praying for this man a while and he actually shows some signs of thinking clearer. However, he admitted that he had not seriously repented yet.
Date: November 2023, prayed with the homeless man who was in my neighborhood. I purchased him a sandwich and coffee from Dunkin Donuts. He wants to experience God’s peace in his heart. I laid hands on him and he said he felt the Spirit. I gave him a Bible and told him he must draw need God to continue to experience the peace of God. I also gave him a Union Gospel tract and told him about the residential program.
Date: December 2023, met this young man outside Trader Joes. He was soliciting donations for a residential program he was in and had been clean for about 4 months. I laid hands on him and he said chills were running down his arms. He also said he felt the Spirit of God when I walked up to him. I prayed over him and declared 1 year of being clean.
Date: January 2024, met this middle aged man outside Raleigh in Folsom. He was asking for a meal and if anyone had work. He wants to locate his children who he has not seen in over 10 years. He has been in and out of shelters but agrees it is hard. He claims to know the Lord but admits to not reading his Bible. We provided a meal for him.
Date: February 2024, met this middle aged man outside Trader Joes in Folsom. He had a sign indicating he was hungry and was playing music. I provided something for a meal and spoke with him for about 10 minutes. He wants his music to take off and indicated he was living with his girlfriend. I prayed over him and he said I feel a presence. I told him this is the Holy Spirit and you will feel more of his presence over 30 days. Please use this time to confess sin and read your Bible. He gave me a story of how the Lord used his music to prevent a young man from committing suicide. I told him the Lord wants to use each of us but we must be living holy lives and lined up with his program.
Date: March 2024, met this man and his son outside Raleigh in Folsom. He wants to make sure he is in God’s will regarding upcoming employment. He attends a church in Mid Town Sacramento.
Date: April 2024, met this man within In & Out Burger. We had a wonderful conversation for about 15 minutes. He took my wristband and admitted not having been to church or read his Bible for a long time. He admitted not being a Christian but said he would visit the website and might submit a prayer request. This man was not homeless and in good health for being 60 years old.
Date: April 2024, met two young men who are of the Mormon faith at Folsom Lake College.
Date: April 2024, Folsom Lake College young man who claimed to know the Lord and struggling with profanity.
Date: April 2024, Sierra College young lady who needs strength to believe that God exist. She was open to prayer.
Date: April 2024, Sacramento City College young lady who needs help passing her class but does not know the Lord now.
Date: April 2024, Sacramento City College young man who wants to follow the Lord. Needs to understand but being born again means and struggling with same sex attraction.
Date: April 2024, Sacramento City College young man under conviction for about a month. Struggling with profanity and recently gave up pot.
Date: April 2024, Sacramento City College young lady who was Catholic. She was open to the true gospel and said she would reach out.
Date: May 2024, Sacramento State young woman who said she is on her journey. She knew a little about what being born again meant.
Date: May 2024, Sacramento State young woman who listened intently. She needs to repent and be converted.
Date: May 2024, Sacramento State young man who listened intently. He needs to repent and be converted.
Date: May 2024, Consumnes College young woman who listened intently. She was very respectful but does not know the Lord. She needs to repent and be converted.
Date: May 2024, Consumnes College young woman. She is active in the church but struggling with sexual immorality. Praying that she will receive the power of the Holy Spirit.
Date: May 2024, Consumnes College young man. He listened intently and asked some great questions. He does not know the Lord but appeared to be open.
Date: May 2024, Consumnes College young woman. We had a great dialogue but she is not ready to submit to the Lord’s rules at this time. She needs to repent and be converted.
Date: May 2024, UC Davis young woman living for the Lord but continuing to struggle with temptation. She knows the difference between living in sin and living holy.
Date: May 2024, UC Davis young woman living for the Lord and needs her family to be saved.
Date: June 2024, Sacramento State young lady struggling and needs the Lord.
Date: June 2024, Sacramento State young man trying to continue to walk in the Lord.
Date: July 2024, Sacramento City College man who needs to hope and forgiveness. He received prayer and cried a little.
Date: July 2024, Sacramento City College young lady who wanted to be filled with the Holy Spirit. She admitted to struggling and received a touch from the Holy Spirit.
Date: July 2024, Sacramento City College young lady who listened intently but did not appear to be born again. However, she admitted that something is wrong with the world.
Date: July 2024, Sacramento City College young lady who listened intently but did not appear to be born again. However, she admitted that something is wrong with the world.
Date: July 2024, Consumnes College, young man who does not believe but appears to be open to knowing the Lord.
Date: July 2024, Consumnes College, young woman who knows the Lord and wants to evangelize and experience more boldness in the Lord.
Date: July 2024, Sacramento State young man who listened intently and indicated he was a Catholic.