A new update from the Sustars...Easing In...

Here we are.
This week has been full of beauty, fun, work, and the sadness of human suffering.
Here it goes...read more HERE.

The 9th Street Cafe's not afraid of a little rain!

It drizzled on us till we got the tent up and then it just rained. Once it was all over and everything was taken and most people had gone, the sun came out. It was a great day on 9th Street anyway.

If you pray, two ladies named April and Dina asked for it today...for shelter, healing and recovery.

The Sustars take off!

Not bad for a family of 5 for 3 months!



Howdy folks, a quick note to let you know that our good friends and 1/3 of Youth With A Mission Modesto, the Sustars, headed out tonight for 3 months to Thailand. They are going to serve with Compasio, working on the Thai/Burmese border with vulnerable families and children. Please keep them in prayer and you can follow their journey at their blog...http://wwwsusthai.blogspot.com/

Little things, big difference (by Chris)

It was cold in Modesto today. OK, you east coasters, it never gets cold cold but it still gets cold. Cold for being outside most of the day. And it's wet cold. The fog and wind today made it a "in your bones" cold. This week, Kelly (a home school mom at Sam's baseball class) brought by our house three grocery bags filled with small things that made a big difference today. She got the idea after hearing from Amie what it is we do on 9th Street. So, at our cafe this morning, as well as our usual hot drinks, bread and pastries we gave out these little bundles...



All this, wrapped up in a hat and scarf. People were so happy to receive these thoughtful gifts. Many put the hat, scarf and gloves on right away. These took some time to put together and we are so grateful. A little creativity, intentionality and generosity made today a little better for some of our friends.

This is what we do.

This is what we do.