Terrible News

I have heard that one of our Homeless Friends was hit by a car and killed this weekend. Here is an excerpt of an email Anne recently sent.


We learned today that Lester was hit by a car and killed this weekend
somewhere around Routes 175 and 1. For those of you who can't put a face to the name, he was the one who came in late during the week because he had a job; and he had a smile that lit up his face and made everyone around him smile. He was a gentle soul and will be terribly missed.
We do know he had an Aunt and other family members who lived in North Carolina.
Please keep all of them in your prayers.
It is so very hard when we lose one of our friends, but he had a smile on his face because he loved coming to the Center. Each one of you who knew him, helped to make his life a little brighter. The work is hard, but there is no doubt you are making a very positive difference in
people's lives.
Thank you for your dedication and caring hearts,
Anne

I don't think I ever met Lester, maybe one of you did. Please let me know if you did.

The Sun had a small story about this in the Wednesday edition. His full name is Lester Erick Smallwood and he was 47. This happend at 11:30 Friday night. The driver was not injured.

As Anne mentioned in her email, we have been put in all these new people's lives for a reason. God wants us to give them hope, understanding, a helping hand and a real relationship as we point them to Christ. Please pray for Lester's family and friends.