Hi to all of you...even if there are only a few. Things are humming along a the chaplaincy office. Here's a summary
I continue to deal with the domsestic abuse case I've mentioned before. The woman involved lost her baby yesterday, and is taking it very hard. It is difficult to know what to do, and the problems there are over my head. I have tried todirect her in some way, but she is drinking heavily. Pray for her.
I had the chance to meet with a couple of potential volunteers this week. Both are good people, one with much experience in socially difficult issues, and one who is just dipping her toe in the water. It is cool to see God leading people to be involved with people on the margins in some way.
I also have been invited to speak at a CAC lunch next month. The Citizen's Advisory Committee is a group of volunteers that works to speak for the community regarding issues surrounding federal institutions. Each institution has it's own committee, and I have been in contact with the head of the group for the Regional Psych. Center in Saskatoon for quite some time. I am looking forward to learning as well as teaching.
The Saskatoon Community Chaplaincy is planning another fundraising event for April 26th. It will be held at the Best Western Hotel in S'toon, and we will be featuring some musical talent as the main focus. Feel free to email me for details.
The Forward Step group continues to go well. A number of the guys involved are going through some difficulties, especially in regards to housing. There is little in the way of good housing that is affordable for people on welfare. The Bary Hotel, which is located in the middle of the not-so-good part of the city, is where a lot of these people end up, and the conditions are deplorable. I honestly don't know how they do it. Housing is always a major issue, but all the more when you know people who are affected by it.
I've been hanging out more at the office whenever possible. There are a good group of people working at
MCC, a lot of laughter and some good discussion.
That's all for tonight. I hope to post again before the end of the week.
