Patricia's Story

"Soon after I began to volunteer with dykH on Saturday mornings on the Ministry Team at breakfast, I met a young man named Kenny.  I would see him at breakfast and at church on Sunday, and something about this young man touched my heart.  He’s close in age to my daughter and I just saw so much potential in him, if he could just turn his life around.  It wasn’t long until he ended up in jail.  At first, he was in Manchester and I could visit him, but then he was transferred and now I am not able to see him.  I still pray for Kenny every day.  Just a couple of weeks ago, his girlfriend came up to me at church and handed me her cell phone, saying “someone wants to talk to you”.  I was thrilled to hear Kenny’s voice, saying hello and asking me how I was!  He told me that he’s looking forward to getting out of jail fairly soon.  Knowing this young man has been a blessing for me.  I continue to pray for him, that once he is out of jail he will be able to follow the Lord and take his life in a new direction.  This is just one example of how our neighbors touch my life every week.  I thank God for allowing me the honor of serving in this ministry."