The Sky-Blue Messenger: God’s Lesson at Our Doorstep

The Sky-Blue Messenger: God’s Lesson at Our Doorstep

This Tuesday’s scorching 95°F heat brought a divine surprise to Gateway to Hope (3803 N.E. 7th Street, Ocala, FL 34470).

A small bird with breathtaking sky-blue wings—so vivid they mirrored the morning sky, tired and thirsty, appeared at our gate.

Mary, our compassionate ministry leader, sprang into action with a bowl of cool water. Many marveled as the bird drank, its wings shimmering with brilliant color, reminding us: “God’s mercies…are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

This encounter shapes our Saturday mission:

  1. Immediate Care“Share your food with the hungry” (Isaiah 58:7)
    • Food Distribution: 7:15-9:30 AM (early to beat the heat)
    • All Welcome: No ID required, no questions asked
  2. Spiritual Nourishment“Man shall not live on bread alone” (Matthew 4:4)
    • Worship Service: Begins right after distribution (~10:00 AM)
    • All Invited: Come as you are—dress casual, hearts open

A Reflection:
“That sky-blue bird reminded us that everyone deserves dignity, just as they are.”

Prayer:
*Father, thank You for this sky-blue messenger. Bless our Saturday service: food at 7:15 AM, with worship open to all at 10:00 AM. May all who come find “streams in the desert” (Isaiah 35:6) through this ministry. Amen.*

Join Us!
Saturdays:
🍞 Food Distribution: ~7:15-9:30 AM
🙏 Worship Service: ~10:00 AM
All welcome! (No additional vehicles after 9:30 AM)

For our Spanish friends;

SPANISH
El Mensajero Azul Cielo: La Lección de Dios en Nuestra Puerta

Este martes, con un calor abrasador de 36°C, Dios nos envió una sorpresa a Gateway to Hope. Un pájaro pequeño con alas azul cielo—tan brillantes que reflejaban el cielo matutino—llegó a nuestra entrada, jadeando por el calor. Mary, nuestra líder compasiva, actuó rápidamente con un tazón de agua fresca. Mientras el pájaro bebía, sus alas brillaban con intenso color, recordándonos: “Las misericordias de Dios…son nuevas cada mañana” (Lamentaciones 3:22-23).

Nuestro servicio del sábado:

  1. Ayuda Inmediata“Compartan su comida con el hambriento” (Isaías 58:7)
    • Distribución de Alimentos: 7:15-9:30 AM
    • Todos Bienvenidos: Sin requisitos
  2. Alimento Espiritual“No solo de pan vivirá el hombre” (Mateo 4:4)
    • Servicio de Adoración: ~10:00 AM
    • Ven Como Estés

Oración:
Padre, gracias por este mensajero azul cielo. Bendice nuestro servicio: alimentos a las 7:15 AM, adoración a las 10:00 AM. Que todos encuentren “ríos en el desierto” (Isaías 35:6) aquí. Amén.

¡Únanse!
Sábados:
🍞 Distribución: ~7:15-9:30 AM
🙏 Servicio: ~10:00 AM
¡Todos bienvenidos! No vehículos después de 9:30 AM

And for our Hatian friends;

HAITIAN CREOLE
Mesajè Ble Syèl la: Leson Bondye nan Pòt Nou

Madi sa a, ak yon chalè 36°C, Bondye voye yon siy nan Gateway to Hope. Yon ti zwazo ak zèl ble syèl—telman klè yo te reflete syèl maten an—parèt devan pòt nou, lap respire fò. Mary, lidè konpasyon nou an, kouri pote yon bòl dlo fre. Nou te kontan wè zwazo a ap bwè, zèl li yo klere byen bèl, sa te fè nou sonje: “Mizèrikòd Bondye…nouvo chak maten” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

Sèvis Samdi Nou:

  1. Èd Imedya“Pataje manje ak moun grangou” (Ezayi 58:7)
    • Distribisyon Manje: 7:15-9:30 AM
    • Tout Moun Byenveni
  2. Nouri Espirityèl“Moun pa viv sèlman sou pen” (Mati 4:4)
    • Sèvis Adorasyon: ~10:00 AM
    • Vini Jan Ou Ye

Priyè:
Papa, mèsi pou mesajè ble syèl sa a. Beni sèvis nou: manje 7:15 AM, adorasyon 10:00 AM. Se pou tout moun jwenn “dlo nan dezè” (Ezayi 35:6) nan ministè sa a. Amèn.

Vini Non!
Samdi:
🍞 Distribisyon: ~7:15-9:30 AM
🙏 Sèvis: ~10:00 AM
Tout moun byenveni! Pa gen machin apre 9:30 AM

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