We all know that November is significant for holidays like Thanksgiving and Veteran’s Day. But it is also an important month for Fred Jordan Missions because it marks the start of our “Season of Caring.” 

This Thanksgiving Season, we will serve an incredible Thanksgiving Dinner to our friends on the streets who are alone or have nothing to eat. This includes men and women who live in tents or cardboard boxes. They are all welcome to “come just as they are” and are encouraged to sit down, eat, fellowship, laugh, and hear a message about Jesus…

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Just a few days ago, we gathered at the corner of 5th and Towne in Los Angeles to celebrate and support impoverished kids and families. It was an incredible time when we openly and tangibly demonstrated the love of Jesus. 

As you can see from the radiant smiles on these children’s faces, their expressions speak volumes. It’s a testament to the impact we made through your generous gifts and contributions. 

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“Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world.” This line is from a timeless song my mother, Willie, sang as a child. She taught it to me, and I taught it to my children. Today, these words hold an even more significant meaning in our world.

ONE THING I KNOW IS SURE IS THAT GOD IS BIG ON KIDS!

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Hundreds of tents in various shades of blue, green, and gray stretch along the scorching streets of downtown Los Angeles. These flimsy structures constructed from plastic, cardboard, and pallets serve as the only refuge from the relentless sun for those living on the streets.

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Life can hit us from all different directions and cause us to lose sight of Jesus by putting our attention on ourselves and our difficult circumstances.

When that happens, one of the best ways I’ve found to pull ourselves out of that pit is to help others who are struggling, give to those in need, or serve the less fortunate. Doing these simple acts can restore our joy while we weather the storms in our lives.

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Do you know we can have joy even when we face unhappy circumstances?

Psalm 16:11 says, 

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

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Do you remember the television soap opera from many years ago, “As the World Turns?” I can’t remember ever watching it, but I remember its title, and it reminds me of a simple truth: The world keeps turning no matter what happens in our lives.

God created the earth to rotate on its axis, which makes one full rotation every day. It also orbits the sun, making one complete revolution each year. These scientific facts remind me that life goes on, even when facing difficult times.

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Easter is a Celebration!

In just a few days, and for the first time in three years, we’ll block off the streets outside the Mission doors for our annual Easter Celebration! We’ll set up beautifully decorated tables and chairs, then serve a hot, sit-down meal of ham, potatoes, green beans, and dessert to our guests from Skid Row and the surrounding communities.

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Recently, I sat with my Mom, Willie Jordan, and we talked and talked about God’s goodness.

As I’m sure you know by now, my godly, strong, and sweet mother, whom I love and admire so much, suffered a stroke five years ago. 

Today, at the young age of 90, she’s a wide-eyed prayer warrior and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

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I’ve heard it said that there are two types of people: “Numbers people” and “Words people.”

I personally consider myself a “Numbers Person.” I look at data and hard facts and communicate them straightforwardly. So when I think of God’s promises, I’d like you to take a look at some numbers with me.

Consider the number 31,102.

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At Fred Jordan Missions, we often talk about our calling to “Declare and Demonstrate the Love of Jesus.”

I want to share a story with you about the impact of that statement.

This note is from Haus. His life was changed, if not saved, because of YOU, your compassionate giving, and your faithful support of our work.

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2022 may have left us a little dazed, confused, and feeling a bit knocked down. But I’m always amazed at how Jesus shows up in the midst of our trials.

(The last few months have been especially tough, so please consider a special year-end gift as you look through this special report.)

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Is it better to give than receive?

Money may not buy you love or happiness. But U.S. researchers say that blessing others or giving to charities will put a bigger smile on your face than buying things for yourself. In fact, studies have shown that the old adage “It’s better to give than to receive” is correct.

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Fall is upon us. The warm days of summer have all but faded into calm, cool mornings fit for flannel pajamas, pumpkin spice lattes, and the satisfying crunch of fallen leaves underfoot.

In fact, that might even be a great advertisement on a vacation website.

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Smiles, hugs, and tears are just a few of the reactions and emotions I witnessed over the past few weeks as children were blessed through our events at FJM. Of course, I wish you were there to witness these moments with me. But, I guess, in a way, you were since it was because of your kindness, your caring, and your generosity that I was able to see those beautiful expressions of happiness and joy.

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Summertime is a busy time, and our focus is usually on other things. But as we move towards fall, our focus at Fred Jordan Missions is on the children who are heading back to school.

Our Back to School Drive-Thru Giveaway on Skid Row is overflowing with sign-ups. We will serve 3,000 to 4,000 children and their families. Picture this: car after car driving in front of the Mission—filled with children receiving back-to-school essentials from our amazing volunteers.

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“It’s one thing to BE POOR, it’s another thing to LOOK POOR.”

That’s a statement I have often heard my mother, Willie Jordan, say. Most of the time, this applied to our conversations about children and their school clothes.

As a child, she can remember living in Arkansas and going to school in a tattered dress and no shoes.

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“We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.”

—Martin Luther King, Jr.

Finite—having limits, that is man’s perspective, and today there are so many limitations put on us, just in living life, we are limited, we all feel the effects of our economy. Feeding my family is not the same as it was three months ago, much less helping thousands of individuals on the streets of Skid Row or helping families throughout Greater Los Angles and into the Coachella Valley.

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The men living there probably don’t have jobs, most likely are on parole, the majority are substance abusers, they are viewed as “deadbeat dads,” they’ve made bad choices, and have inflicted pain upon themselves and their families.

Therefore, the general feeling is to celebrate fathers anywhere BUT those on Skid Row. Do you know how many times I have heard that? Too many, and I don’t like it.

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The Government does not have answers, but the Bible does!

In a recent heated exchange, a congressional representative told a crowd of homeless people in Los Angeles to “go home.” In response, cries from the group said, “What home we gonna go to?”

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