78 and poor

Helping strangers in need is something God's people do.

Two worrisome utility bills-

Electric $648.00. Service is now off.

Water $255.00

Received From Web donations:

06-01-05

$100.00

Thanks T. H., Blanchard, OK

07/25/05

$573.00

Thanks to an anonymous donor.

If you will help please send an email so we can post your pledge.

Connecting Caring Persons With Needy Neighbors.

We believe donors to this ministry are among the most merciful and generous.

However, not all American Christians are.

"How generous are American Christians? By comparison with biblical standards, not very.

The IRS reports that those who itemize deductions on their income tax returns have claimed, since 1975, that between 1.6 percent and 2.16 percent of their income went to charitable concerns. Gallup polls taken every two years for the organization Independent Sector have found charitable donations to run between 1.5 percent and 2 percent of income. Giving USA, an authoritative report published by American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel (AAFRC), says that giving has ranged between 1.7 percent and 1.95 percent of personal income over the last 20 years."

-- Read Tim Stafford's article in Christianity Today, click here

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Oklahoma City

Case #8048con

She needs our prayer and our financial assistance.

A 78-year old widow

Her vision is impaired. Her income is meager. A son who had been in Griffin Hospital in Norman, lives with her. He is unable to work.

As I got to know her she mentioned the homeless people have been camping in a vacant house nearby. This got us to talking about "hobos" from the 30's. That's what we called the men who "rode the rails" then got off to canvass nearby houses for food.

Her mother said, "Never turn away a stranger." As a young girl she lived near the tracks back in the 30's.
When asked about prayer she quickly answered "all the time".
Years ago she worked two jobs in LA. She came back to Oklahoma to care for mother 1966 then eventually bought a house here.
Her husband died 14 years ago.

- Dee Stribling

In His Name Ministries hopes to reduce or eliminate the utility debt. Will you help.

Your check of any amount will be applied to her financial needs.

Just mention Case #8048con