Diver has lived in our community house off and on for many years. Not only does he make meals at the house, but he comes out every Tuesday to organize and clean and repair.
Anawim Christian Community is a community church made up of the homeless and the mentally ill. Our main goal is to provide for people's needs (including the need to be a disciple of Jesus) where they are at. We don't feel that a person needs to be something different before they get the help they need. Our center is in Gresham OR, which is where we lead and organize day shelters and a worship service. We also have a community house in N. Portland where housing is being provided for a few people and opportunities for community worship. We are connected to ministries in SE Portland and St. Johns, where we distribute food and clothing. And finally, through the internet, we educate people from almost every country in the world about homelessness, mental illness and the Christian response to each.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Pam and Jamie
Pam and Jamie both struggled with addiction for years.
Now they are clean and sober and clean up the church twice a week.
Vickie
Vickie struggled with instability issues and had people attacking her on a regular basis. Now she lives in the community house and washes all the Anawim clothes and towels - a monumental task!
Jeff and Yvan
Pastor Jeff has had various street ministries for more than 20 years. Now he ministers to various homeless folks all over the city. We appreciate his stories, encouragement and gardening skills.
Yvan is quite, yet firm. She created and leads the Anawim Art Studio two days a week, where she teaches art and encourages people to worship through creativity.
Sam
Samantha at one point was in severe depression, and lost her housing. After living in the Anawim community house for a year, she and Tim live in their own house with their baby, Paloma, and Sam works as Anawim’s administrative assistant. (This newsletter was put together by her!)
Mike
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Mike lived in his truck and worked as a handyman/carpenter until his truck was stolen and all his tools. Now he lives at the Anawim house and is always there to fix what is broken and to built what needs to be built.
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