Today I set out with the Neon Green group (Broun & DeDe) to Manhattan to volunteer at All Souls Church that provides a Friday Lunch for the impoverished & homeless communities living in this affluent area. The ministry provides the people with a hot meal to eat there, one to go, and various other sides. But the one thing that is extra special about this soup kitchen is that it is run like a restaurant. The people come in and they are served by the volunteers and attended to as if they are paying customers. It is very unique in this manner because it serves the people and also respects their humanity and their dignity.
After we served lunch and bused tables, we walked to Central Park to eat lunch and have some small group time before VBS. And along the way, we ran into Mr. Softee's, so we had to stop and get some ice cream.
The green group after lunch in the park!
Then on our trip to Harlem for VBS it started to rain and hail! But thankfully, it stopped soon so we were able to make it on time to be with the kids.
We arrived at the MLK Jr. Project Housing in Harlem where we met up with the Navy group (John T & Gina) to do VBS with the kids in the after-school program there. We sang songs, read a bible story, and did two different crafts.
Today was another awesome day finished up with a moving talk by Anthony. He spoke about Luke 7:1-8 on the story of Jesus' amazement by the faith of the centurion. The Holy Spirit was present tonight and working in many people's hearts. Thank you so much for your prayers over our working portion of the trip. I know we are all looking forward to relaxing and enjoying the fellowship over the next few days.
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