The Cleaners

At the Jordan hostel there are three cleaners that work to keep the place tidy. Currently we have Jose, Piotr, and Steven. Cleaners are required to work from 10-2:30 each day, and in return receive free room and board at the hostel. They are only allowed to stay for 1 month but are permitted to work for another month at the other hostel that we run. From what I've heard typically cleaners are in a tough spot and this is a chance for them to get back on their feet. Most often the cleaners are from a country other than Holland and therefore the hostel is a safe-haven for them because they may not have family and friends to turn to for help. The Lord has really blessed this ministry opportunity for it is a great chance to show the cleaners what it looks like and sounds like to be a Christian over the extended period of time that they work at the hostel. For example, I have never before seen such a major transformation in someone as I have seen in Steven during the past week and a half. He came to the Shelter in need of work, not knowing that the Lord had brought Him here in His perfect timing. In several days Steven went from doubting and questioning the Bible and the validity of Jesus Christ to accepting Him as his Lord and Savior and is now so hungry for the Word and desires to tell everyone about his transformation. I attended Bible Discussions with him, both before and after he became a Christian - it truly is like night and day! Now Steven is going to the bars where he used to get drunk in order to tell people and show people the love of Christ. This is what it is all about! This affirms even more in my heart that God is alive and so active in our lives. Let this be an encouragement to you!