For any interested in StreetLevel's baby steps in downtown Seattle, I'll try to mention what is going on from time to time - without noting the mundane details of a life that is both supernaturally energized, and at the same time still very boring for blog-readers who are looking for substance (conversely, if you are looking for fluff, just leave a comment to the like and I'll be sure to include what I'm listening to and take the time to find just the right emoticon for the moment!).
We are big on discipleship, believing that intentional, dogged one-on-one relationships are the best way to help people to grow more like Jesus Christ (which is the reason we are here). We have started doing discipleship - God has given us one worker, Praise the Lord. We are meeting many times throughout the week in teaching and accountability as well as evangelism - a vital part of discipleship is doing - ministry of service and proclamation.
We have interest from 3 students from Seattle Pacific University (a Christian University in Queen Anne, a couple of neighborhoods to the North)who are prayerfully considering relocation to minister with us incarnationaly. Also, one man from Zimbabwe who is beginning the Visa process.
We have begun excellent relationships with our neighbors on the street, including renouncement of drug abuse and recommitment to Christ. However, we haven't yet been successful in continuing those relationships into discipleship. While I have faith that the war for their souls isn't over, losing the battle for two men within 24 hours hurts. I am reminded how real our enemy and how important our struggle. I take heart that Christ has overcome the world.
Please pray for us. Pray also about joining us in misitry.
Chris Wikle
1 comment:
Greetings,
I wanted to finally leave a comment for your streetlevel blog. I have appreciated your postings, though certainly not as much as the program you are developing and the service/opportunites that you are providing. I am an SPU student, though I am not positive if I am included with the 3 you mentioned. A good friend of mine has been in communication with streetlevel, and since i've heard about the nature of your ministry my heart has been so totally turned to it. Living in a more intentionally Christian way, with service to others and common living has been my prayer more and more this year. I am praying for streetlevel, for God's guidance in my life and amongst my close community of friends. Keep us in your prayers as we find where to be lead this year.
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