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March 23, 2016
Helping Hands has a huge heart Dave Videl, the owner of the shop Helping Hands right here on the North Shore, lives to provide support for those in need. When the store, which sells “everything and anything” from collectibles to antiques, is closed, it comes back to life as a safe haven for people requiring warmth, food, clothing and some healing words from the Gospel. While Dave wants to make clear that his intention is not to force RSOE - fr ear jan 25 2012.indd 1 his religious beliefs on anyone, he does want to share his testament to those who pass through his door. He wants these individuals to find “comfort in the Lord”. While the conversation often strays from the Bible, Dave feels that everything comes back to the Bible. Dave hears all kinds of personal stories from the folks that come into his shop; there are a lot of people carrying around a great deal of hurt and that are suffering losses beyond comprehen“Dave Videl’s sion. Dave provides comfort the best way he knows how, through enthusiasm about his “the good book”. faith, his work and his The common thread of what ails these people is drugs and alcohol. life’s purpose is truly an Does he ever feel like these societal issues like addiction are endinspiration.” less and impossible to resolve? “Nothing is unfixable,” Dave insists. He has faced his own the homeless and addicts ever individuals that he supports. Originally, he used to offer demons in his life and struggled since. He feels the darkness in his with addiction. He was saved in own past “makes all the difference his ministry services outside, 2005, and has been working with in the world” when relating to the but found it difficult to have
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lengthy conversations, especially in colder months. The shop has created an exceptional opportunity to create a space for his Ministry, and his regulars can count on a consistent place to meet for a hot meal and a little conversation. “Everybody wants to talk to somebody,” says Dave. Nourishing, listening, supporting and clothing the people in need builds trust and confidence, and provides some much needed comfort. As for Dave, this is truly his life’s mission. Between running the shop and preparing the nightly meals, which range from sandwiches and soups to chilli and garlic bread, there’s not much time for things like sleep. He laughs about that missing component in his life, saying he does take advantage of some rest when he can; which isn’t very often. Dave’s phone is always nearby and he is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for anyone that needs to be heard. Dave Videl’s enthusiasm about his faith, his work and his life’s purpose is truly an inspiration. He’s a friendly, good-humoured and generous man, who supplies all the food and clothing from his own pocket. He’s reluctant to ask for support, but says that he would never turn down any donations from the community; - continued on page 2
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