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They gave a ride to the family to the next town to call a tow truck and stayed in the same hotel as them to make sure they were all set with their vehicle.
November 26, 2024 at 4:27 PM
They remembered what they had learned in their church about Jesus and loving their neighbor no matter who they were. They decided that no matter what, they would help this family out.
November 26, 2024 at 4:27 PM
They were headed cross country to find their cousin’s house but were trying to lay low because the election promised to deport them if they were found.
November 26, 2024 at 4:26 PM
The family behind them sat in their car for a bit, unsure of what to do. They had just escaped their war-torn South American country on a temporary visa that had just expired.
November 26, 2024 at 4:26 PM
The stranded family felt hopeless and began to get their van ready to sleep in during the cold night. The sun had set when a mountain snowstorm started. It was going to be a long night. As they all bundled up the best they could, car lights came behind them as another car stopped.
November 26, 2024 at 4:26 PM
The Pastor prayed for the family on the side of the road and promised to put the family’s needs in the church prayer needs email that week.
November 26, 2024 at 4:26 PM
A couple of hours later, they recognized their Pastor from the church. They felt relieved that they would get some help. The Pastor stopped but didn’t have time to help as he needed to get to a Thanksgiving Service he was participating in.
November 26, 2024 at 4:25 PM
The other Christian family decided it was too much time to help as they were late for their family get-together. They apologized and said they would pray for them.
November 26, 2024 at 4:25 PM
The first car to come upon them was another Christian family. The stranded family waved them down and explained the situation as best they could.
November 26, 2024 at 4:25 PM
There was no cell service; roads were narrow and winding in the mountains, and nothing for miles. They decided to wait for another traveler to help them out.
November 26, 2024 at 4:25 PM
The stranded family felt hopeless and began to get their van ready to sleep in during the cold night. The sun had set when a mountain snowstorm started. It was going to be a long night. As they all bundled up the best they could, car lights came behind them as another car stopped.
November 26, 2024 at 4:20 PM
The Pastor prayed for the family on the side of the road and promised to put the family’s needs in the church prayer needs email that week.
November 26, 2024 at 4:19 PM