Plymouth Street Ministry Journal - Friday, 6-19-2015
Served on the street tonight prior to the Father's Day weekend. Unfortunately not everybody is able to
celebrate Father's Day with their family. One young man asked if we would buy him a Father's Day card so he could give it to his father later in the week. There is a certain amount of sadness during the various holidays throughout the year. That is why it is important for us to be there with our street family during these times.
There has been a little tension on the street for the past few weeks. A "White Supremacist" has appeared in town after recently being released from prison. Several people have reported to us several incidents that he has provoked. We notified the proper authorities at law enforcement and they have assured us that they are monitoring him closely. The police seem to know who he is. I let people on the street know that the police were on top of it and it seemed to help their mood some.
The Plymouth Street Ministry, "Fierce Freedom", the local anti-trafficking group and an officer from the Eau Claire Police Department are collaborating together regarding local sex-trafficking occurrences. We have discovered a second person that we have known for sometime and have been keeping in touch with her. She has not felt confident enough to talk about it until now. She has an incredible story to tell beginning when she was trafficked as a child. This is not an uncommon story having worked in Chicago for many years with the sex worker community and hearing many similar stories. Please keep this young woman and the other victims in your prayers.
Served over 40 people tonight. Please keep our street family in your prayers and thanks for your support.
Mike
Plymouth Church Street Pastor
Served on the street tonight prior to the Father's Day weekend. Unfortunately not everybody is able to
celebrate Father's Day with their family. One young man asked if we would buy him a Father's Day card so he could give it to his father later in the week. There is a certain amount of sadness during the various holidays throughout the year. That is why it is important for us to be there with our street family during these times.
There has been a little tension on the street for the past few weeks. A "White Supremacist" has appeared in town after recently being released from prison. Several people have reported to us several incidents that he has provoked. We notified the proper authorities at law enforcement and they have assured us that they are monitoring him closely. The police seem to know who he is. I let people on the street know that the police were on top of it and it seemed to help their mood some.
The Plymouth Street Ministry, "Fierce Freedom", the local anti-trafficking group and an officer from the Eau Claire Police Department are collaborating together regarding local sex-trafficking occurrences. We have discovered a second person that we have known for sometime and have been keeping in touch with her. She has not felt confident enough to talk about it until now. She has an incredible story to tell beginning when she was trafficked as a child. This is not an uncommon story having worked in Chicago for many years with the sex worker community and hearing many similar stories. Please keep this young woman and the other victims in your prayers.
Served over 40 people tonight. Please keep our street family in your prayers and thanks for your support.
Mike
Plymouth Church Street Pastor