Trust Me for an Early Inheritance

God Answers - 2017 Chevrolet 12 Passenger Van

During a 5 day fast, last Nov, the Lord spoke to David’s heart to TRUST HIM FOR AN EARLY INHERITANCE!  Not knowing what this fully meant, he immediately started praying.   "Lord, I am trusting You now to release an early inheritance to Street LIFE Ministries for your Kingdom.  I pray that someone will receive an early inheritance and make a gift to SLM, In Jesus Name." 

Within a few days, one of our long term supporters messaged David and asked him what our needs were at this time.  

Proud Recipient of a 2017 Chevrolet 12 Passenger Van

He shared some of our needs, one major one was a newer passenger van for SLM.  Our mechanic had been telling us for a while that our old one was very rusted out underneath and all 4 of our brake lines had rusted through this summer.  They also tore apart the van to try to fix the air conditioner and in the end, could not even find the part to get it working.  He managed to get the heat working at least.  So, this was something bigger than what we could afford and we started lifting that need up before the Lord.

Through the conversation between this donor and David, WE RECEIVED A BLESSING.  The individual said they had come into an early inheritance and wanted to give toward the van that we needed.  The following week, we had a team from Ohio who rented a beautiful 12 passenger white van that happened to be for sale.  We received our miracle van!  You can trust the Lord who hears our prayers and moves upon the hearts of others who also may be praying and He answers!!!

Our old van which we found buyers
who were willing to fix it.

Our thanks go to the Lord and this donor for sowing into the Kingdom here in NYC! We also prayed that the right family would get the old one, and fix it and use it. (only had 38 K miles) God brought a family of 14 in total need, he was a mechanic and they came from PA, and bought it in less than 24 hours after we put on CL!!!

Brazil Comes to New York

For over 20 years, we have been traveling to Brazil to share the love of God on the streets.  We love the people and the fellow missionaries we work with.  Ana Gabriella came to Street LIFE Ministries in 2015 for a few months to learn English.  Since then, she has had the heart to bring Brazilians to New York to serve with Street LIFE Ministries so they may have a life changing experience as she did.   


She brought Anna, who is the daughter of one of the leaders in Belo Horizonte that we have worked with throughout the years.  It was her first time coming to New York without her parents.  Two other Brazilian women came with Gaby and they were "stretched" with the cold weather, rigorous SLM schedule, and practice of the English language.  We were blessed.

Here's what one of them said about her time here.....
"Street LIFE Ministries was a good experience for me. When I came I did not know what to expect, did not know God’s plans. It was a great time with my team, I got to know the girls better and they are amazing.  I believe I have learned more about submission, sharing and living in "community".  I have learned things here that I will take with me my whole life. It feels good to be with people who bring us closer to God. My heart is filled with love and being at SLM changed the way I see things now. 

Gaby and Anna

Thank you all for this opportunity. David and Robin are so beautiful to see the way you dedicate all your time to serve Jesus. I’m really grateful for the experience I had here."

Dressed in Red - A Prayer for a Burger New Year's Eve Outreach

Dressed in Red

A New Year's Eve Outreach testimony from Jeff....

"One of my favorite conversations was with a homeless man named Edward who was all dressed in red and said, 'Just because he's homeless doesn't mean he couldn't look his best for God.' He has such a joy and smile that encouraged me even though I came to encourage him." 

A Prayer for a Burger


Sue shares her story....."When we were at Tompkins Square Park There was a line waiting for McDonald's to hand out burgers.  David told Sanchia and me to go work the line.  We started talking to a guy, prayed for him, and as we were finishing up, he got really nervous.  He ran up to the burger line and they told him they just ran out.  When Sanchia saw what happened, she started praying that his needs would be met.  Just then they called him back and gave him a burger.  Immediate answered prayer!"

Tragic Fall on 40th Road

Her street name was SiSi but she was known to her parents as Song Yang.  The day after Thanksgiving last year, she plummeted to her death from a third story massage parlor to avoid being arrested.  One Saturday, God arranged a divine appointment when Song Yang’s mother came up to the Flushing Prayer Station.  She and her son traveled from China desperate to find answers about their loved one’s senseless death.  Sobbing uncontrollably at times, she was absolutely devastated.  Song Yang’s death may have gone unnoticed by society but she is precious in God’s sight and certainly to her family.

That’s why Beautiful One exists because the Lord goes after “the one”.  Since 2013, the Beautiful One team has been visiting immigrant women working in massage parlors around Flushing.  The team consists of only a handful of individuals, some from SLM and other volunteers from different churches and organizations that can offer help. 

One theme is common in each of the conversations with the ladies we visit – they came to the United States to earn a living and have a better life.  Many leave their families – their children, their husbands – and travel thousands of miles to end up in a massage parlor, selling their bodies.  Some women accumulate a large debt to come here and have a limited chance to make enough money to pay it back.  Others have been deceived by someone they know or someone from their hometown that there is a “great opportunity” to make lots of money.  They end up working 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hour days, sometimes through the night.  There is limited time to make friends, see the sites of New York City, and even attend church.

That encounter with Song Yang’s mother and brother brought the realty and necessity of the Beautiful One outreach. The ladies in the massage parlors are in a serious position.  How can we be there for them?  How can we build trust so they can seek assistance if they need it?  How can other tragedies like this be avoided?  No woman should ever have to feel that selling her body for sex is the only way she can survive.

We encourage you to read this gripping story of Song Yang’s life.  The Case of Jane Doe Ponytail:  https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/10/11/nyregion/sex-workers-massage-parlor.html   

Encounter with a Searching Muslim

At our usual spot with the Prayer Station, a young man approached the table. 

“Do you have something that I can read about Christianity?”  I offered him a Gospel of John and he was happy to receive it. 

Then he began to tell his story.  He is Muslim but he has many questions about whether it is the truth or not.  It turns out some in his family are Muslim and others are Christian.  Many a family meal times revolve around which is the right way.  This young man confessed he is trying to figure it out for himself.  He’s visited churches, read Christian materials and the Koran, and asked questions. 

“I just want to believe the truth,” he admitted.  We talked some about the deity of Jesus; Muslims only believe Jesus is one of their prophets.  We also discussed how the Koran and the Bible are not the same. 

When our conversation came to a close, he walked away with a growing desire to know more about Jesus and Christianity. 

In New York City, we have many opportunities to reach people with different belief systems and religions.  God’s heart is for all peoples to know Him; this is a perfect place to spread this message.

School Returns for 10th Year in a Row

Each year students from Troy Christian School in Ohio have the opportunity to take a class trip to serve at Street LIFE Ministries.  Here is some of what they learned this year in their own words:

"God showed up on this trip while we prayed.  Before this trip, I would pray just because I had to.  Now I understand more of the meaning of prayer and that prayer is not just talking but believing."

"This trip this year, taught me about humility and relying on God's strength through all of it.  SLM has always been a place that I see God show up time and time again.  I know I must rely on His strength; it is challenging and grows me up.  I leave with the fire of the Holy Spirit, showing me again the power of prayer and I'm forever grateful for my times here."

"I watched a team of students show up in New York City with fear and nervousness but leave with Spirit-empowered boldness and courage.  God really gifted this group with love, compassion, and His power.  They responded by blessing all they encountered." -from a team leader

Sharing Warmth at Tompkins Square Park

Several weeks ago, two of our friends at Tompkins Square Park made a special request.  “Do you have a sleeping bag?  It’s getting cold and we sleep outside.”  They also asked for some particular items of clothing.  When someone asks for certain things, we try our best but can’t make a guarantee or promise that we have what they need.  However, this time we were able to easily find the items of clothing they wanted in their sizes.  Usually we don’t have sleeping bags, but we managed to find a few to give to them.  The next week we gave them everything and the week after they were wearing some of the items.  They expressed how grateful they were and even gave us a small gift in return. 

I had a chance to learn a little more about their lives.  They immigrated to the U.S., fleeing the dangers of their home country.  Unfortunately, life’s challenges caught up with them and they started drinking.  They confessed they want to stop; one guy has been in and out of detoxes multiple times.  Yet alcohol still has a grip on them.  We talked about how it is possible to be free from the bondage of alcoholism.  Our prayer is to see them redeemed and restored to the life that God has for them.