We asked, “ What would you do if you stopped at a red light and saw a homeless person holding a sign on a street corner?”
These were our Plungers’ responses before and after the weekend experience.
"I would probably wait for the light, unfortunately. I would feel that my few dollars or snack would be insufficient to helping the person’s needs. I would want to help, but not know how or what to do.”“I would get out and greet the person with whatever I had. I have learned that it is not what you give, but the fact that you are giving. The item is the ‘foot in the door’ – merely to lead to a relationship. Even a smile or kind 'how are you?' is better than nothing. God loved...we can, too.”“I would probably not stop and just keep going, because I wouldn’t know what their intentions are or what they need help with.”“I would stop and ask what they need help with, or just to talk to him or her and learn their story. You never know what circumstance they are in. They could just need someone to talk to or need God in their life.”“I would smile. Drive on. I might not feel safe to stop. It is out of my comfort zone.”“I would roll down the window and hand them a few dollars. I have been blessed with a car, money, a job and I serve a Savior that died for all mankind. We are all brothers and sisters. We need to love and support each other.”“I would continue driving because I don’t know the person, and they could possibly be dangerous. It would make me feel uncomfortable.”“If anything, I would stop to just talk to the person. The only thing that would stop me would be pride. Maybe take them to a gas station/buy them food. Maybe bring them some clothes if I saw them regularly. I would try to think of something to help him as long as he or she didn’t bring harm to their self or me.”“I would give them a couple dollars or food if I have some in my car, because I would feel bad for them.”“I would go and talk to them and give them things that they needed, as best as I could. Because people just need love and compassion and their every day needs met. No matter how they got thrown into that situation, they are a child of God, not something that doesn’t have feelings or needs.”"I would stop and give him or her money because they asked for help and I have the means to assist them a little.”“I would stop and talk to them, see why they are there, really meet them and gain a relationship. That is what they really need: relationships.”“I would pray for him or her. I would feel bad and want to do something, even if it feels small.”“I would pray for him or her, but I would also give something: money, food, or a blanket or something useful in my car. It doesn’t matter what they spend the money on, or use the item for, they are God’s children and you are spreading His love through your gift.”“I would drive past. They might be a fake. I don’t want to be involved.”“I would turn my car so I can park, and then get out and talk to them, so I could know their story.”“I would give them a some money, because they obviously need help. A simple dollar could get them a long ways in life.”“I would go take them out for a meal or just sit and talk. All they want is someone to talk to and someone just to listen. Just getting to know them could change their life. I just want to help them out.”“The awkwardness of the situation would overcome me and the pity I would have would drive me to give them some money. People need help.”“If I knew that they were intending to use the money I gave them for good and needed it to battle a problem, I wouldn’t think twice.”“I would keep my eyes on the road and keep driving. For safety reasons (fear of stranger), time (commitments elsewhere), and not knowing what the person will do with my money/gifts/etc.”“I would think harder about stopping. What does need really mean? Help is more than money, it is about testimony. I would work to share God’s word.”
