Homeless people are people, too

On Friday evening, I attended solo harpist and recording artist, Jeff Major's blanket tour held here in Philadelphia at The Baptist Worship Center, hosted by Radio One (103.9FM). It was awesome. An experience that I wish this whole city could have come out to embrace. The blankets and toiletries that were donated were in an abundance that all the UPS trucks were completely filled. The donations started at 6am and were still coming in after 7pm when Jeff Majors was in attendance for his free concerts. There were homeless families in attendance with us, but I like that they did not point them out, they just ministered to them through song. I tell you the "harp" is such a wonderful instrument. I love strings. It was such a peaceful and enjoyable experience sitting in the crowd hearing that instrument and listening to the performers Jeff had with him on the stage.

I think it is just awesome how God gives someone a vision. Jeff Major is such a compassionate person. He shared with us how this "blanket tour" came about and how he and Gerald Levert wrote a song together, "I'm not a thief, I'm a beggar" which will be released very soon.

Support his mission. Next time you see someone homeless on the street, don't look away. Find a way to support what Jeff and so many others are doing to get these people off the streets. Homeless people are people, too. It was said that many of us are just one or two paychecks away from being homeless ourselves. Everybody that is homeless isn't on the streets because of drugs, mental issues, or lack of wanting to work. Look at our world today and just reflect on Katrina, the hurricanes and other forms of natural disasters have caused homelessness as many of us already know.

So in closing here is my tidbit of info for you. Jeff is coming to a city near you. His website is www.jeffmajors. com.

Be blessed