Lily of the Valley Community Outreach

06/11/2023

Thank you for your interest and those who follow LOTV. Sorry that I don't post much or keep up with news and current events on FB. I'm technologically challenged, and need help from my wife, who rarely can find time these days with our 2 year old. LOL. But I will try harder going forward. :)

04/22/2022

Please pray for Jerry. Recent homeless man in Dallas I met, among a few others, but he was the only taker to accept my advice to get off the streets and find shelter at Union Gospel Mission in Dallas. We all know the real enemy, so pray that he will not be tempted along the way, or get side tracked from getting back to where he should be. In Jesus name.

01/11/2022

🛎Calling all ministry partners and friends‼️

Samaritan Inn in McKinney, TX needs following donations:
- African American Hair Products
- Baby Bottles, Diaper Rash Cream, and Bottle cleaning brushes
- Package Snacks
- Powdered Soft Drink Mixes
- Cleaning supplies and Paper products

If you have any resource, please contact Samaritan Inn, or purchase items and drop off at their location.

Samaritan Inn
Address: 1514 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75071
Phone: (972) 542-5302

You can purchase and bring the items below to our shelter building located at 1514 N. McDonald Street in McKinney and enter through our main door in the front. Donations are accepted 7 days a week, between 9am and 6pm.

11/10/2021

Testimony to share: Nov. 2021. Among the many folks we help in life, in Jesus name, one of them (known for 2 yrs), Richard, was released from prison for drug possession after 2 months. He actually felt he was doing better in prison because it gave him a roof over his head, 3 square meals, and a bed to sleep.

Imagine that, those were his real words. Its hard to understand unless you and I are in their shoes. Back then, I visited him in prison, and by regularly by phone, kept reminding him to let go of the past. With constant encouragement and prayers that he would be delivered from the evil one that's kept him with a spirit of rejection, low self-esteem, and addictions. No one knows the heart of men, except God, and I wasn't sure he was serious when he told me he wants to be a good person in Christ, and not go back to drugs and friends in bad company.

Praise God that he's found a new job cleaning offices, and cleared all background checks. He told me earlier, it was the best job he's ever had. LOL. His manager gives him ride to work, and a kind stranger took him in so he has a roof over his head, in exchange for being a house help. And he actually started attending worship with my family. Is our God great or what? :) Thank you Lord. Yes, don't give up on people. Give God a chance.

10/02/2020

The founder of our biggest ministry partner Operation Care International, Susie Jennings, talks about how she was strengthened and stretched through her faith and obedience after her husband committed su***de. Susie also shared how she started as a blanket lady in downtown Dallas to serve the homeless.

Please tune into the broadcast with us to hear Susie’s story.

09/22/2020

It all starts with that Blanket Lady 19 years ago. Please help OCI with their Christmas Event — the BIGGEST giveaway for homeless in Dallas.

If you'd like to donate products to us, then here is a critical need we are seeking donations for.

We invite you to whole heartedly donate to this noble cause: https://operationcareinternational.org/donate-products/

09/16/2020

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03/23/2020

Hi everyone, it's again. This time, Dave Lo had an opportunity to share how can the man be the spiritual leader of the family. Check it out.

While the Bible clearly affirms the equality of men and women (see Galatians 3:28), it also tells us plainly that God has assigned the responsibility of spiritual leadership in the home to husbands: “Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them” (Colossians 3:18-19).
Naturally, there is a great deal of controversy in the church today surrounding the precise meaning of these words. Some husbands wonder, “What am I supposed to do – act like a preacher?” Some wives ask, “Why is he supposed to be the only spiritual leader? Why can’t we both do it?” In the end, it all comes down to a very simple and fundamental truth: families need leaders. The buck has to stop somewhere if the household is to function smoothly and efficiently.
It’s important to remember here that a difference in roles doesn’t mean “unequal.” God doesn’t consider wives inferior, inadequate, less important, or less responsible than husbands. Besides, only an unwise man would reject his wife’s opinions and assistance. After all, the Lord has created her to be his best earthly resource.

02/28/2020

Dave Lo and Sissi Xī-Huáng are working at OCI’s office today, helping them to pick up some phone calls. Welcome to bug us, so we can tell you more about this ministry.

02/20/2020

Dave Lo had an opportunity to share "Biblical Strategies for Success" on The Jennifer Sheehan Show. Check it out!!!
Many people do not realize what the Bible says about success until it is too late. While there is nothing wrong with working hard and enjoying the fruits of our labor, sometimes we forget that each of us as believers are called to a holy vocation.
Many people put a lot of time into being successful. For many people, success is the attainment of prosperity or popularity. In the end, they realize that success is not the things the world says it should be. Success, is having life itself and having it abundantly for an eternity. We have but a finite time upon this earth so we must be very careful in how we use our time. It is with an eternal mindset that we must always be about the work of the Lord until such time as he calls us home. For it is by our faith in Christ by which He grants us our rewards and success. This success and inheritance is kept by God until such time as He calls us home – a time that is so precious in His sight. Until then, our work is but that of a servant.
For we have but a finite time upon this earth so we must be very careful in how we use our time (Ephesians 5:14-16).

Sadly, many people do not realize what the Bible says about success until it is too late. While there is nothing wrong with working hard and enjoying the fru...