I'm a service missionary at Welfare Square in what is called Transitional Services, we help those who are homeless, transient, just coming out of the jail system and recently arrived immigrants with short term emergency needs of food and clothing, there are those who come in with a demanding attitude or who get upset if they don't get as much as they want or exactly what they want but for the most part these people are very grateful and nice, many break down crying, especially the women, it's not a lot we give them but is more than they have had, many are headed back to the street and tell us on the way out they are going to share what they just got with their friend or friends on the street.
Ornella Brenna - ItaliaJanuary 4, 2025
It often happens to me, at the supermarket, to thank the clerks who are arranging the shelves, for their service, and every time I notice the change that occurs on their faces. Often it is surprise, because they would never have expected to be thanked for the work they do, knowing that they are paid to do it. Other times their tired faces light up with joy, as if they had received the greatest gift in the world. However, the greatest change is the one that happens in me: the day becomes bright, my personal burdens lighter and there is "music in my heart, a song to my King". These simple words: "Thank you for your service", said with sincerity, have immense power.
PS: I apologize for any errors related to the automatic translation, because I do not know English.
MaryannJanuary 3, 2025
Yayyy, Joni! I can certainly validate your comments. One snowy day, I left work late, and I paused to scrape the snow off my windshield. When I got into my car, a man nearby stopped and brushed the snow off my headlights. It was such a small thing, but I felt cared for and protected. I was filled with a warm feeling for him for such a small kindness. We really can spread love and a feeling of good will through such small actions. We can all have these warm feelings throughout this new year, as we look for opportunities to be kind. The little things really do matter.
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Corey D.January 5, 2025
I'm a service missionary at Welfare Square in what is called Transitional Services, we help those who are homeless, transient, just coming out of the jail system and recently arrived immigrants with short term emergency needs of food and clothing, there are those who come in with a demanding attitude or who get upset if they don't get as much as they want or exactly what they want but for the most part these people are very grateful and nice, many break down crying, especially the women, it's not a lot we give them but is more than they have had, many are headed back to the street and tell us on the way out they are going to share what they just got with their friend or friends on the street.
Ornella Brenna - ItaliaJanuary 4, 2025
It often happens to me, at the supermarket, to thank the clerks who are arranging the shelves, for their service, and every time I notice the change that occurs on their faces. Often it is surprise, because they would never have expected to be thanked for the work they do, knowing that they are paid to do it. Other times their tired faces light up with joy, as if they had received the greatest gift in the world. However, the greatest change is the one that happens in me: the day becomes bright, my personal burdens lighter and there is "music in my heart, a song to my King". These simple words: "Thank you for your service", said with sincerity, have immense power. PS: I apologize for any errors related to the automatic translation, because I do not know English.
MaryannJanuary 3, 2025
Yayyy, Joni! I can certainly validate your comments. One snowy day, I left work late, and I paused to scrape the snow off my windshield. When I got into my car, a man nearby stopped and brushed the snow off my headlights. It was such a small thing, but I felt cared for and protected. I was filled with a warm feeling for him for such a small kindness. We really can spread love and a feeling of good will through such small actions. We can all have these warm feelings throughout this new year, as we look for opportunities to be kind. The little things really do matter.
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