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Our Journey So Far

What an amazing journey this has been! We see God

working in lives all around us on a daily basis and -wow- how

awesome it is to be in his midst! Let us catch you up to

speed over the last 9 months and then read on to hear

stories of how God is moving and how you can be involved.

July 2011- The Bonds moved to Texas to run The Storehouse

food pantry and start Metro Relief.

Aug, Sept, Oct.- We swealtered in record heat of 110 +

degrees as Austin met many people and learned the needs of

this area. He also learned all about the food pantry thatoperates twice a week feeding 300+ families per month.

Nov. 2011- The bus started its first outreach locally in The

Colony, TX. We continue to go each Friday night, building

relationships and helping those in need.

Dec. 2011- The Storehouse had its first Christmas party for

the community, giving away hundreds of gifts to families in

need.

Feb. 2012- Metro Relief began a second weekly outreach toUnity Park in Ft. Worth.

March 2012- Metro hosted its first missions team. Two staff

members joined our team! AND NOW.

We have our (501c3) Non-profit Status! Praise God!

Bonds Urban Update:From Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas

Why Budget Suites?

Budget Suites is a residential motel located in The

Colony, TX, about 30 miles north of Dallas. Guestshave the opportunity to pay by the week making it

an easier option for those living paycheck to

paycheck. Many, unfortunately, are one paycheck

away from homelessness.

The bus started going to Budget Suites in November

on Friday nights to offer these families and

individuals hope, encouragement, and resources.

Our staff and volunteers set up camp each week to

give out drinks and snacks, weekend groceries, and

clothing.

Through this outreach we metRobert(pictured

left) who came to the bus one night in need of food

and help with housing. He had recently lost his job

because of car troubles and in turn could not pay his

rent. He and his wife and friend would soon be

homeless again. He stated, I dont know why God

has me on this journey but he always takes care of

us.

www.metrorelief.org

To contact us or to give by mail, please use the envelope

enclosed.

P.O. Box 560962

The Colony, TX 75056214-901-3814

Julian and Brenna

both live at Budget

Suites and come

each week to play

with the

volunteers and

hear bible stories.

Brenna has since

moved away.

Robert and his

wife, Amanda,

and their

friend, Zane

now homeless

in Dallas

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Amanda, 20, is married to Robert. She has been homeless off and

on for at least the past year. When asked if she had parents that

could help her out she said they were in a very financially tight spot

too. Her dad was working 6 days a week to make ends meet and

was recently in a car accident. Amanda has a desire to go to school

to be a nurse but hasnt had the chance to even apply somewhere

because they have been so transient.

Zane, an alcoholic, has been homeless for many years. He has

been friends with and somewhat taken care of by Robert for the

past 10 years. On our way to Dallas Life, a shelter, he didnt say

much except thank-you for the ride about 20 times. He grew more

and more nervous as we entered downtown Dallas and Robert

reassured Zane that he would be ok because he wouldnt leave his

best friend.

Please pray for these three as they seek for jobs and housing that

they would follow Gods leading. Pray that they would learn from

this and move beyond survival and into the life God intended for

them.

Please Pray:

For the new staff at Metro Relief

The boys schooling and friends

Protection as Austin travels to speak

and share the vision for Metro

Relief

God would give continual vision,guidance, and focus to this new

ministry

For our family to stand firm under

the attacks of Satan

Austin & Darcy

Elijah, Quintin, & Isaiah

On hearing this, Jesus said

to them, It is not the

healthy who need a

doctor, but the sick. I have

not come to call the

righteous, but sinners.

Mark 2:17

1. We are so blessed to have our friends James and Joni livingclose by.

2. Isaiah with his best friends and new easel on his 3 rdbirthday.

3. Darcys mom and dad visited from Ohio in February.4. Eric and Isaiah enjoy the sandbox. Eric just turned 1 and

he and his mom, Carmen, are living on their own now but

are still close by.

5. Elijah is enjoying Cub Scouts this year with the highlight ofdesigning his own car for the Pinewood Derby.

6. Quintin, 5 , enjoys riding his bike and climbing trees.