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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.