While working at the coffee shop I have had the privilege of getting to know some individuals from the local community. This has given way to numerous gospel-conversations with unbelievers as well as believers.
Take for instance Jill. Jill is a Philly native who endured significant trials as young woman growing up in the city. Later in life she came to know Christ through the evangelism of a missionary couple. For the last five years she has lived in this particular neighborhood and she has faithfully proclaimed the name of Christ to this neighborhood. In fact, I first met Jill as she was going door to door inviting the local women out to a bible study and I often run into her as she is passing out tracks to those she meets on the streets.
Recently while talking with Jill she shared the struggles and the rejection she has endured as a result of proclaiming Christ in this neighborhood but when I spoke to her of a potential church plant she was excited and eager to pray for us.
This past week I ran into Jill again as she was handing out tracks. She had mentioned that she was struggling with some physical problems and she was attempting to cling to God in the midst of it. She humbly asked for prayer and as brother and sister we had the opportunity to go before the throne of grace for help in time of need.