"Sup Doggy?"

"Sup doggy?" ...The first words out of Raul's mouth as he saunters up to meet us, a big grin painting his face. He greets all of us as we try to tell him that actually most people say "sup dawg?". But he insists on saying "sup doggy". "I like it" he says as we all laugh together and begin walking to a place to eat. He picks the place and we all eat and talk together, much like any home group would be. We share our stories, hear his story and watch as God draws this young man step by step closer to knowing Him. He asked us with tears in his eyes the other day why do we help him? It seems that God's hand is on this young man's life and we are deeply praying that he makes it. It is a daily fight for him and he still has much of it ahead, but the same way we have seen God so dramatically and powerfully save us, we trust can and will happen with Raul. The enemy just as equally would love to see him destroyed as he realizes his potential as he grows. Please pray for him as you think about it that he would make it and walk into this life that Jesus is offering him.

In the picture from the left: Kathy Svoboda, Raul, Ruth Holbrook, and Anna