This morning we were up bright and early. After breakfast we got on the train and headed up to the Bronx to work with the NYC Relief Bus. We served hundreds of people hot soup, bread, and iced tea. Some of the team gave out literature about clothing, shelter, and food distribution. Others gave out tracts and Bibles. Still others walked down the block picking up trash from the sidewalk. My daughters and some others did face painting for the children. Still others helped to distribute clothes to women. Adriana was quite helpful during this time translating for those who spoke Spanish. Teresa and Steve (an employee of the NYCRB) spent quite a bit of time talking to a lady who was a heroine addict about getting into a rehab center. The students also had many opportunities to pray for various individuals - many of whom were alcoholics, drug addicts, prostitutes, and some who had just been released from prison. I met and prayed with a man from South Africa who was just released from Immigration Detention in Louisiana where he had been for 2 years. We were able to get him a few small bag of clothes that someone found on the bus (a blessing, because, as I mentioned, it was women's clothes on this day) and give him some leads for employment, more clothing, and shelter. Before we left we prayed for the staff of the bus and asked God to continue to use them to manifest His love. When we got home, everyone was pretty whooped. We are having some down dime before dinner. Afterward we are planning to have a time of sharing, worship, and prayer.
2 comments:
Hey guys its Kelsie and Jessica! (Kelsie's typing this time} ha Hope you read this out loud like you do the rest of the trips but if you don't it's ok.
So we're all finally settling in from Mexico, a few of us are still sick but it's getting better.
Well I hope you guys are all having an amazing time!! I can't wait to hear all the great stories that came with the trip. I can see from just the photos that God's really using you guys to do some awesome ministry work. Remember to take in everything you can and remember what your purpose for being there is.
Well we'll see you guys tomorrow night at the service! Have a great rest of your last day! love ya all!
Love, Kelsie
i just wanted you all to know that i let kelsie write this comment because shes always been on the trips and could never comment. So congrats kelsie on your first blog comment!!!!! <3
Love you guys, Jess
Hi Everyone! We are so proud of all of you and all the good Lord is doing in your lives!! We miss you Mike!! How did your hair get soooo straight???? Can't wait to see you all tomorrow. We are praying for Katie's fingers! Remember WWJD!!! Love, The Fenimore Family
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