Comments on: Lunch Lady OA

By: Randy

Randy — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:51:24 +0000

Thanks, John. It isn’t totally what being a Christian is about, of course, but it does help some of us get closer to what Jesus likely intended. Thanks for stopping by!

And thanks Beth, for the nice recap.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:40:40 +0000

John, I’m glad it encouraged you.

By: John Gallegos

John Gallegos — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:07:37 +0000

I read this stuff and think this is what being a Christian is really about.
I am sooooooo encouraged. Thank you

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:15:31 +0000

Poignant true story. Thank you for reminding us to listen to that still small voice, and when we can’t hear that, listen to the lady behind the counter with the holiday painted nails.

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:50:44 +0000

Jacci, thanks for sharing how you continued to help “Miss Patty”. You’ve put a lot of effort into it!

I’m sorry she did turn out to have cancer

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:22:25 +0000

Thanks for the update, Jacci! I can’t imagine how much the fundraiser meant to Miss Patty…more than the money, which I’m sure was really helpful as well. Way to lead.

By: Jacci

Jacci — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:08:52 +0000

An update on Miss Patty,
She did have cancer and had to quite her job. Our Intervasity chapter at the college did a “We love Miss Patty” fund raiser week. We raised over $1000 for her family and she was shocked that total strangers would care for her this way. If you think of it, she and her family can still use our prayers.

By: Randy

Randy — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:02:57 +0000

Very cool, Pastor B! Tell us a little more about how you got to this point (where you know everyone in the store and they know you). Obviously they knew you well enough to know you were the "praying sort".

This is a wonderful story. I will be posting it as it's own OA story shortly.

But tell us...how did it all begin? What led you to pray for a UPS store, of all things? What led up to you asking the manager if you could pray for them that made that request not such a weird thing? I guess I'm wondering what the pieces were that got you "connected" with Phil and the others in the store?

By: Pastor Barry Hill

Pastor Barry Hill — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:11:35 +0000

I have been praying for a UPS store in my neighborhood. I asked the manager If I could pray for them and how. I know everyone who works in the store and they know me. The other day I went in and was being helped by one of the ladies and Phil, another employee who was helping another customer saw me and said, “Barry, I need prayer.” I said OK Phil I will be praying for you. The lady customer who he was helping looked over at me and said, “well if you are praying I will take some prayer. My name is Pam.” I walked out smiling and praying for both Phil and Pam. had I not “connected” with Phil and the others in the store this would have never happened! Praise God!

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:44:04 +0000

In a similar vein, I always try to use the person’s name when in a store or a restraunt. Many of these jobs are thankless and too many people treat these folks as drones there only to serve.

They are Jesus in the flesh and deserve to be personally recognized. Their service is as valuable as anyone’s – no better or worse than mine.

Great insights.