JOE: All right, you guys, good to see you. God bless you guys.
All right. What an exciting day here at Fred Jordan Mission. We
have families and kids everywhere. How are you? God
bless you. Yes, of course. Thank Jesus. You're welcome. Yes, a
lady right here is thanking me and she's thanking Jesus as
she's listening on her FM radio. You know at Fred Jordan
Missions, we don't only give out shoes and clothes and food and
backpacks and school supplies, but we share the hope of Jesus.
We share about God's love the gospel because the Bible says
the truth is what sets us free. And so we share Jesus all day
long. We purchased a few years ago an FM radio tuner. Put an
antenna on the top of the sixth floor of the mission so that all
around for about four blocks, people can turn on their radio
as they're in line coming to our events and they can hear Jesus.
They can hear the gospel, they can hear our announcements, and
they can also hear worship music. Today is a day when
families and children come through our lines and they get
blessed. We have so many churches. We have the LA County
Sheriffs here that we're so blessed to have to help support
us. We have the DOT from Los Angeles directing traffic out
here, and we have so many that are being prayed for even right
now. Right now. This is Pastor Rod from Capo Beach Church and
what a blessing as he's praying over this car, laying hands on
people and letting them know that Jesus loves them. We will
always, always, always at Fred Jordan Mission not only
demonstrate God's love with the products and the blessings, but
we will also pray for each family and what a blessing these
families are. Look at all these children. If you come over here
real quick, maybe you can see, hi kids. Hi. How are you? Little
fist bump. How are you? Look at these beautiful little faces and
so we're so blessed. God bless you guys. It's so exciting to be
able to serve Jesus by serving others. And you know, many
people say, Joe, don't you get tired of it? And you know, I
really don't. I really don't. And I'm not a young man anymore.
I've been doing this for oh 35 years full time and probably
closer to 60 years in my life since my mom and dad started
bringing me here, but it never gets old. In fact, I get renewed
strength every time I come and see these children and these
families. I get renewed every time I see the volunteers and
all of our helpers come to be the body of Christ to serve
those in need. You know, every day here, Fred Jordan Mission,
we serve the homeless, the hungry, the helpless, the
hopeless with the hope of Jesus. We feed them, we clothe them. We
give them drink when they're thirsty. We put blankets around
them when they're cold, but we share the love of Jesus with
them, the eternal hope that only comes from that personal
relationship with Jesus. In just a few minutes, I'll share with
you our viewers, how you too or anyone you know can know Jesus
personally and know that when this world is gone, know that
when all this chaos is over, that you and me and all of us
who put our faith and our trust in Jesus will spend eternity
with Jesus in heaven. Stay tuned.
ANNOUNCER: It is that time of year as school bells ring across
the nation with kids of all ages, ready to go back to school
wearing brand new clothes, tennis shoes, backpacks, a fresh
haircut and smiles from ear to ear. However, consider the
contrast with the kids in those communities affected by poverty
that have no other options, no choices, but to wear the
hand-me-downs, the torn clothes, the shoes that are too small or
too big and dirty, or cradling, a paper bag used to carry their
school supplies. Fred Jordan Missions looks to change that
for kids headed back to school once again this year at the
annual back to School extravaganza. It's truly a party
on Skid Row and we need your help to throw it as FJM gives
hundreds of brand new shoes from the Foot Locker, fresh, clean,
new clothes, new backpacks and new school supplies, and yes,
even haircuts to the kids of Skid Row and the surrounding
areas. We love the huge smiles and big hugs and even the tears
of joy as precious kids pick out new shiny shoes, stock up on
needed school supplies and even select a brand new backpack. We
invite you to be a part of this party and support this event
with a financial gift. Great or small, your best gift will make
a difference in the life of a child heading back to school. To
give safe and secure online, go to FJM.org or send a chat to FJM
Box 12345, Covina, California 91722. Do it now while it's on
your heart. All gifts, no matter what the size are so needed and
greatly appreciated. God bless you.
JOE: We never want to do anything at Fred Jordan Mission
without sharing Jesus. The gospel message that changes
people's lives for eternity, and that's what we're talking about
today, the importance of praying for these families. Hey guys,
how are you? Good to see you. What's up you fist pumps? All
right. Just the importance of sharing with these beautiful
families, how much Jesus loves them, how much Jesus cares for
them, and how much God did when He sent Jesus to die for them.
God sent Jesus to die for us all but these kids and families that
don't know Jesus, we want to make sure they leave today
knowing that Jesus loves them, Jesus cares, and that they can
be saved. And that's why we pray for 'em too. I see Pastor Rod
over here and Pastor Rod's been praying for families and It's so
exciting to know Pastor Rob. Good to see you. Always good to
see you. We're in the middle of the street.
There's so many cars.
ROD: That's because there's so much need.
JOE: Absolutely. And I've just been sharing that with our
viewers. The demonstration of God's love is so important. The
shoes, they call 'em- one girl DM'ed me and said, for years I
got those Jesus Jordans from you and Footlocker. We call 'em our
Jesus Jordan. Hey kids. God bless you. But also, Pastor
what's so incredible is not only demonstration, but you know our
message to declare and to demonstrate. The thing that we
don't ever want a family to leave not knowing is that Jesus
loves them. And so today, I mean I walk up, you're praying for
people. There's another car that we can pray for and it's just
nothing more special than that. I have a dear, dear friend here
that's got to come give me a hug.
FEMALE: I want to say this for you.
JOE: God bless you. FEMALE: I remember his dad.
ROD: Awesome. FEMALE: Look, I was here.
ROD: Fred is amazing. FEMALE: I've been here since I
was 14 years old, so he knows I've known you for like ages
JOE: For ages. ROD: That's beautiful.
FEMALE: His dad was so good. When I first got here, I had
nothing. I was pregnant. ROD: Oh my goodness.
FEMALE: All that. I don't want to start crying.
JOE: He took care of you, huh? All in Jesus name and we
continue to FEMALE: yeah like give you
things here and all that. ROD: Did you get some muffins
this morning? FEMALE: I don't eat much.
JOE: But I told her we're going to help hook her up with a need
for a child that she has so we'll you soon. Thanks for
stepping in for a minute. Here at Fred Jordan Mission. It's
just live. That's what we do. We deal with people's lives. And
that lady has had so much need. She's been here for all of her
life since she was a kid. Pregnant. But my dad got to
serve her and, you know, she came to me a little while ago,
"Pastor, will you help me?" And I said, yeah, let us serve the
thousands of cars and kids and then I'll hook you up because I
know you're going to be here because you've been here for
probably 35 years. But anyway, back to the talk that we were
talking about, you know, letting people know, declaring the
gospel, it's so important to you. Because It's not enough to
just give shoes, say, here's Jesus shoes, go home and run and
enjoy. But we need them to know that there's a God in heaven
that loves them. That He sent His son Jesus a savior of the
world and that they can have eternal hope because of that.
ROD: I agree. And that's one of the things that we talk to the
students before we even get here, is that, hey, if you're
coming just to give away a muffin or a backpack, you know,
anybody can do that. You've been called to impart truth and the
light in the darkness. And so it's so refreshing to see them
blessing people, reminding people, saying, God bless you,
and then praying for people. I'm seeing it over there at the
table where muffins and treats are being given out because it's
so important that they know that there's a heavenly Father that
is behind all this. That these things, yeah, they're wonderful,
but there's something bigger behind this. And it's not for us
to seek the gift, but the gift giver. And that's what they're
connecting with here. When people are getting prayed for.
You can see that. They're like, I needed this. I needed this.
JOE: Yeah. God bless you guys.
ROD: God bless you guys. Thank You.
JOE: Thanks for coming. ROD: See you at Christmas.
JOE: Can we pray for you real quick? Let's pray. Let's pray.
Pastor. ROD: Yeah, absolutely.
JOE: Go ahead, pastor. ROD: Thank you Jesus for
this family. I pray you bless them with knowledge. Know
that they are loved, that you care for them, and today's gifts
are a reminder that you will not ever forget them. I bless
them with school. That school comes easy. I also bless the
people that are working with jobs you provide for them, that
they would have favor with their employers knowing that you are
a God of love and a God of provision. And may they know
it's all because of Jesus. Amen. JOE: Amen. Go with
Jesus family. ROD: Bye you guys.
JOE: God bless you. ROD: Thank you for Waiting.
JOE: Thanks for coming. ROD: Take care.
JOE: Pastor, there's- you know, the importance of prayer too,
you know. It's not enough to just give something and then
send them away, and it's not enough to just say Jesus loves
you and send them away, but actually taking a moment and
praying over these families, it's so important. Talk about
real quick, the importance of just prayer and how prayer
changes things and starts opening people's heart and kind
of melting those walls. And you know, how it can break bondages
and addictions and just fears, all of that.
ROD: It absolutely is truth. When we see, even Jesus, when He
talked to the disciples, He sent them out in Luke Chapter 9 and
He said, I want you to go declare these truths. I want you
to go and bring healing and also remove those influences that are
so strongholds. Bye you guys. JOE: God bless you.
ROD: And by empowering us, we see that the spoken Word of
prayer, it's an irrevocable blessing that we're calling on
the Father to provide. And He brings that down and He brings
that truth and the light to those that receive that prayer.
And I believe that it begins to shift even the powers of
darkness and begins to bring in truth and brings in the light
and hope and restoration, because that's what Jesus's
ministry was. It was about bringing the kingdom to here on
earth. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is
in heaven. And we don't see brokenness in heaven. We don't
see addiction in heaven. We don't see fear and oppression in
heaven. We see life and hope and redemption, and this is a
display just as Jesus did.
JOE: Absolutely. Let's pray for these families. Can we pray for
you? Can we pray for you? Jesus, we thank you for these children,
this family. This mom and dad, we pray in the name of Jesus
that you will bless them this year, Lord, and every year that
you will show your love and favor to them that they would
know that you love them so much that you gave them Jesus, and
that they would know Jesus personally if they don't know
today, and if they do that, they would walk with you every day.
Bless these children with safety. Protect them in their
schools. Lord, help them to be successful. And Lord, every time
they put on those shoes, those Jesus Jordans from Footlocker
and FJM, every time they put on their backpack, shield them,
guard them, protect them, but also teach them and prepare them
for the future you have for them. In Jesus name, let your
will be done. Amen. Amen. God bless you guys.
ROD: God bless you. Take care. Thank you.
JOE: So these are just some of the things that we get the
opportunity to do. And you know, as our viewers, because of you
and your partnership, because of you and your love for these
children and families, for the homeless that we are serving as
we speak as well, it's because of you that we can be here. And
Pastor can come down and we can have these great events.
Thousands of cars, thousands of kids are going to drive right by
us today and be told that Jesus loves you. They're going to be
given so many gifts and presents that God provided through
wonderful donors like you and Footlocker, and then we're going
to be able to pray for them as they leave. And I just want say
thank you for that. And Pastor, thank you for the heart of God,
for the love of Jesus that you like to impart.
ROD: Oh, my pleasure.
JOE: And why do you bring all your youth group to do this?
ROD: Oh, because I know that when we step into that same role
that Jesus invited us into when we get to partner, I tell 'em,
you don't- you know, never take on the perspective of I have to,
but I get to. What a blessing it is. And they know that those
that have gone and come before that, there's no greater joy
than partnering with Jesus because they get to be the hands
and feet. They get to demonstrate the love that
they've experienced in their own relationship to others that
maybe- God bless you. JOE: God bless you guys
ROD: That are in the discovery process, that God is still
having them on their faith journey, His beautiful timing,
and He knows exactly how this little part in their future will
be something so where they can look back and say, yeah, I had a
connection. I had an encounter with somebody that loved me, or
somebody that poured out or blessed me. And it's all because
Jesus does amazing- His plan, the Father's plan for that. So I
love bringing high schoolers up here, and it gives them an
opportunity to see beyond just that whole comfort seeking,
comfort seeking everything to be orderly, moves them, stretches
them, and then all of a sudden they see, wow, I have an actual
purpose in life. JOE: Yeah, absolutely.
ROD: And it's a real great awakening.
JOE: Again, we couldn't do it without you. Thank you for
helping us to be the hands, the feet of Jesus. Without your
gifts, without your support and your volunteering, we wouldn't
be here. So God bless you.
ANNOUNCER: If you ever visit the streets of skid row in Los
Angeles, you will see ragged tents, compromised E-Z UP's,
which is someone's home. If you walk down the streets of skid
row, you'll pass dirty blankets or old newspapers lying on top
of broken wooden palettes, which is someone's bed. If you come to
the corner of fifth in town, you will see people lined up to join
team Jesus for a hot meal in our dining room or a time of song
and worship in our chapel. What you also see at Fred Jordan
Mission is smiles and hugs and hear wonderful stories of love
and care. Serving those on skid row for 80 years, feeding
millions of meals, caring for the saint and the sinner by
declaring the goodness of God through love and action. Please
continue to give right now while it's fresh on your heart, pick
up your phone or your tablet, go to your computer and type
FJM.org. It is there you can give a generous gift to help us
continue what we have been doing for 80 years.
ANNOUNCER: Join the conversation by connecting with us on social
media. We are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more.
Visit us at social.FJM.org.
JOE: Well, as we come to a close this awesome day on Skid Row,
I'm just reminded of so many good memories. Memories of
declaring and demonstrating the love of Jesus to those in need,
whether they're men, women who live on the streets, children
and families who live in flop house hotels, welfare hotels,
live in neighborhoods to the east, to the south of us. You
know, there's so many in need here in Los Angeles, and so many
times, I think when you see TV and you see movies and you see
Los Angeles, it's just always in some of these shots on TV and in
movies, so clean and pristine. But if you just look to my right
over here, if you just look to my left over here, if you just
look anywhere almost in downtown Los Angeles, it's not really
that way. There are tent upon, tent upon broken tent upon
broken tent upon box house, cardboard house, no house of
homeless, hopeless people with trash and litter. Remember, if
you live in a home, any type of home, whether it's a mobile home
or a stick-built house or a teeny house, there's usually
some type of a bedroom, some type of a living or dining room,
some type of a kitchen and some type of a restroom, right? To
shower and everything, right? But not here on Skid Row, not
here in downtown Los Angeles. No. When you live in a tent, a
broken tent, a cardboard box, or you live behind me in the doors
of Fred Jordan Mission or in an alley like behind our mission,
these streets, these sidewalks, they are your home. They are the
restroom, the shower, they are the kitchens. But for those who
live on the streets, it's hard. It's- not glamorous. What do you
do when you have to go to the bathroom? What do you do when
you need to cook a meal? What do you do when you want to shower?
Lay your head down? It's hard. These streets are hard. It's not
a home, but so many call Skid Row and the streets of Los
Angeles, or now you can go to any city that touches Los
Angeles or the next city to San Bernardino or Riverside. You can
go in the Coachella Valley, you go to San Francisco, you can go
almost to any city here in California and find the poor and
the needy living on the streets. And if you really think about
it, it's heartbreaking. Yes, many may be on drugs or alcohol,
some have mental illness. I understand that. But if you look
at those who come to our events, there's men, women, there's
children and families who are just low income down on their
luck or need a hand up. And that's why Fred Jordan Missions
been here for almost 80 years, is just to share the love of
Jesus, to demonstrate the love of Jesus with those in need
because we're called to. And if we weren't here and other
ministries here serving the inner city of Los Angeles, then
it would be a hundred times worse than it already is. But
with Jesus, the hope of the world that we are able to share
every time we meet and greet our friends and guests, there's an
opportunity for people that are hopeless to have hope and get
out of the situation they're in. We've seen it, men and women,
children and families that have gotten off skid row out of
tents, cardboard boxes, living in alleys and found their way to
a real place to lay their head a real home. We've seen children
and families break out of poverty and out of some of the
welfare hotels and end up somewhere else in suburbia where
they're working and they have opportunities to take care of
their families. You know, the poor will always be with us the
Bible says, it's very clear from scripture. God's Word says that,
but that's why we're here and you, our partners, you help us
to reach the poor and the needy, to reach the least of these and
just offer a little bit of hope to offer a hand up. Honestly,
from the bottom of my heart, we couldn't do these things, these
massive events and serve a thousand a day of homeless
people through our mission, the Fred Jordan Mission, without
you. We could not do what we do at Fred Jordan Mission without
you, our viewers, our friends, and our partners. It truly is
with your support, your prayers, and your help financially and in
every way that Fred Jordan Mission has been here and
continues to be here since 1944. We will continue to be here
faithfully serving Jesus by serving those in need for the
rest of my life. And as long as Jesus tarries. If you can get
involved, if you don't get involved, come volunteer. Be a
part. We have LA County Sheriffs here. We have churches here. We
have Pastors, we have youth groups and kids all behind me.
You can see 'em running to cars, giving things out and stuff.
You're never too young. You're never too old to get involved in
serving your community for Jesus. Come get involved, and if
you can financially support us, support us because your gifts
help us to give the greatest gift of all. Jesus.
God bless you.
ANNOUNCER: FJM Mission has been giving hope to those on Skid Row
for over 80 years, and we need your help to continue declaring
and demonstrating the love of God. Donate right now online at
FJM.org. Or if a stamp and snail mail is more your style, then
please send your check to FJM 12345, Covina, California 91722.
Thank you.
FEMALE: (Singing) We will overcome this sorrow. We will
see the dawn tomorrow. We will soldier on down this road, as we
reach for home, reach for home.
ANNOUNCER: Please, will you join us in feeding hungry children
and their families by phoning today, 844-FJM-FOOD, or donating
online FJM.org. That's FJM.org or mail your check to Fred
Jordan Mission, PO Box 12345, Covina, California 91722. Please
will you help?
ANNOUNCER: The preceding program was sponsored by
generous friends and partners of Fred Jordan Missions.