Titus Kauffman serves both as a professional counselor at Petra and as Assistant Pastor of Care. He has been at Petra four years. He…
Cleansing Stream
“I began Cleansing Stream because Geri Fisher thought that it would be good for me. What I didn’t realize is what a life changing decision this would turn out to be. The classes were challenging at times, but I could feel God working every step of the way. I learned to walk in the Spirit and to commit my life to the Lord...I’ve learned the importance of our words both in giving and receiving. How they are like seeds, some good and some bad all taking root in our lives. God showed me how my fear of rejection was keeping me from the full life that God has for me. I learned that the shame on my face was blinding me. The presence of God was both powerful and majestic at the retreat. At times I wanted to run from the pain that God showed me and how it held me captive, controlling my life. I was able to receive a healing in my heart and soul that is only possible through Jesus Christ and His mercy.” - Kathy H.
The Story of Ralph
To keep it short and sweet Ralph is 59 years old of very humble means who faithfully walks up and down route 30 and route 41 looking for aluminum cans to help supplement his income. The lives in Gap near the Chester County line. Soon after meeting Ralph, Petra and our small group began a sermon series and study entitled “Better Together.” Our small group bible study discussed possibilities for what we would like to do as our project to reach out to the community, and the topic of Ralph came up. Ideas were exchanged and we prayed for blessings to be poured our on Ralph and that God would raise up other people that would have a heart to help support Ralph.
Our goal was to replace Ralph’s old, rundown and moldy house trailer including plates and silverware, everything. The Community stepped up in a big way with Heritage Homes donated the “new” used trailer, Patriot Homes delivered and installed it, while Lamar Stoltzfus coordinated much of the on-site efforts. We were also able to insulate, provide heat and electric for Ralph’s shed so that he can work in there during the cold winter months instead of in his home. He is also able to sleep in his new bed instead of his couch a new dresser, end table, and stuffed chair were also provided. The finishing touch was giving Ralph his very own train set which has been a dream of his since he was a child. All of this was accomplished by Christmas, amazing.
I believe that you get what you give and it’s pretty evident that quite a few people in our community have received much more than they have ever expected this past holiday season. This is the first of many miracles that I am expecting to be released in our community in 2008.
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