The team was extremely busy while in NYC. We unfortunetly couldn't find time near the end to update our blog. Please keep checking back for more updates, pictures, and videos!!!
We love you and thanks for all the prayers!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Day 5!
Once again, both teams got a fairly early start this morning! Team 2 had to be ready at 5:30am and Team 1 had to be ready by 7:30am. We all feel so blessed to be able to be the hands and feet of God in NYC!
Team 2 started their morning really early! They headed right to St. Pauls. After St. Pauls, the team went to Encore Senior Center. While at Enocre, they served the people of NYC by doing Meals on Heels. After a busy afternoon at Encore, the team went to Good Companions. Team 2 had previously served at St. Pauls and Good Companions. Team 2 truly enjoyed talking to old friends at the two places that they have previously served at. Team 2 had a very busy day! Team 2 rounded out their night at the Mayes' Communitas Community Group. The team enjoyed hearing the stories of many individuals who regualry attend the Community Group.
Team 1 started their day off at Yorkville Common Pantry. Yorkville offers several services to the people of NYC. Most of the team worked on preparing the food pantry, which is open to the people of NYC on Thursdays! The team had a great time working at the pantry. Our team enjoyed conversing with other people who were serving along sideus. It was great to learn about others who have the same passion as we do to serve the people of NYC. Team 1 then headed to the New York City Rescue Mission. The New York City Rescue Mission is amazing! They provide two meals a day to men who come in off of the street. They also have a recovery program where they house and provide three meals a day to residence. The New York City Rescue Mission even has a shelter! While at the Rescue Mission, we found out some very exciting news. The Rescue Mission is adding on three floors and opening up their services to women. While at the New York Rescue Mission, we were very touched by two individuals. One man was a resident and the other was a volunteer. Both men witnessed the horrific events of Spetember 11th. One man was a volunteer fire fighter and the other man worked in one of the tours. These two men told us their stories and expressed how they will never forget the things that they say that day. They will forever be effected by the events. We ask for you to keep them in your prayers. Team 1 then enjoyed a relaxing evening!
We appreciate all the continued thoughts and encouragements. Please continue to keep our health and safety, along with the people of NYC in your prayers!
Team 2 started their morning really early! They headed right to St. Pauls. After St. Pauls, the team went to Encore Senior Center. While at Enocre, they served the people of NYC by doing Meals on Heels. After a busy afternoon at Encore, the team went to Good Companions. Team 2 had previously served at St. Pauls and Good Companions. Team 2 truly enjoyed talking to old friends at the two places that they have previously served at. Team 2 had a very busy day! Team 2 rounded out their night at the Mayes' Communitas Community Group. The team enjoyed hearing the stories of many individuals who regualry attend the Community Group.
Team 1 started their day off at Yorkville Common Pantry. Yorkville offers several services to the people of NYC. Most of the team worked on preparing the food pantry, which is open to the people of NYC on Thursdays! The team had a great time working at the pantry. Our team enjoyed conversing with other people who were serving along sideus. It was great to learn about others who have the same passion as we do to serve the people of NYC. Team 1 then headed to the New York City Rescue Mission. The New York City Rescue Mission is amazing! They provide two meals a day to men who come in off of the street. They also have a recovery program where they house and provide three meals a day to residence. The New York City Rescue Mission even has a shelter! While at the Rescue Mission, we found out some very exciting news. The Rescue Mission is adding on three floors and opening up their services to women. While at the New York Rescue Mission, we were very touched by two individuals. One man was a resident and the other was a volunteer. Both men witnessed the horrific events of Spetember 11th. One man was a volunteer fire fighter and the other man worked in one of the tours. These two men told us their stories and expressed how they will never forget the things that they say that day. They will forever be effected by the events. We ask for you to keep them in your prayers. Team 1 then enjoyed a relaxing evening!
We appreciate all the continued thoughts and encouragements. Please continue to keep our health and safety, along with the people of NYC in your prayers!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Day 4
Team two woke up very early and not so bright, as it was still dark at 5:30 am while heading out to serve at St. Paul's House today. They served breakfast and handed out clothing to the many people that came through during the morning. While handing out clothing, a young man named Rudy came in asking for a sport coat to wear to a job interview, in hopes of turning his life around. Craig, the leader of team two helped Rudy out and found a suit and even told him how to tie a tie in a very professional way.
While team two was already getting their day started, team one was able to get a little more sleep. They went to Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen to serve lunch to the homeless. Everyone had different jobs, some were serving food, filling cups of lemonade, or cleaning off trays of food. After all was said and done, we had given out over 1,200 meals. Once we were done, we headed off to little Italy for lunch and had a break to sit down and rest our feet. But all too soon we were walking again to our next destination, which was Good Companions. Good companions is a place for seniors in the city to come and socialize. Music was being played, dinner was being served, and everyone was having an awesome time. A few people from the team even started dancing with the senior citizens!
After, we took the subway and met with team two for dinner. We ate at a small Italian restaurant before ending the night with some worship music, which was much needed after a very hectic day.
P.S- We would ALL love it if our readers would continue to pray for our swollen ankles and knees, and other health conditions that a few of us have encountered since being here.
While team two was already getting their day started, team one was able to get a little more sleep. They went to Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen to serve lunch to the homeless. Everyone had different jobs, some were serving food, filling cups of lemonade, or cleaning off trays of food. After all was said and done, we had given out over 1,200 meals. Once we were done, we headed off to little Italy for lunch and had a break to sit down and rest our feet. But all too soon we were walking again to our next destination, which was Good Companions. Good companions is a place for seniors in the city to come and socialize. Music was being played, dinner was being served, and everyone was having an awesome time. A few people from the team even started dancing with the senior citizens!
After, we took the subway and met with team two for dinner. We ate at a small Italian restaurant before ending the night with some worship music, which was much needed after a very hectic day.
P.S- We would ALL love it if our readers would continue to pray for our swollen ankles and knees, and other health conditions that a few of us have encountered since being here.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Day 3 Shining His Light
Today was our first day out as Teams to Share the Lords light by serving the people of NYC.
Team 1 Headed out a little earlier today, heading over to St.Paul House. Here we worked side by side with some amazing people to help cook and serve a warm meal for the hungry people of NYC. Bellies and hearts were filled as we locked arms with the interns who live in this house and open their home every morning for a Message and a Meal. The dedication to the Lord of these people is so humbling!
From there Team 1 headed over to the Carter Burden Luecheon Club, which provides a hot lunch to those seniors who can make it to the center. For those who are homebound, a volunteer ( today that was us) takes these warm meals to their homes. It filled our hearts to be able to share a smile and bring food to those in need.
After a recharge, we headed over to the Alexander's apartment to meet with their small group. Here members of Communitas meet every Monday to be in the word together. It was amazing to see the church Paul speaks of in Acts, being lived out in the lives of these people. We heard amazing testimony to the power of listening to God and being obedient to His call stretched these individulas and continues to draw them closer to the Lord.
Team 2 Headed out to the Holy Apostle Soup Kitchen ( after getting back on track- those Subways can be a bit confusing) they were able to feed over 800 people with enough food to feed over 1,200. People were able to get 2 helpings and really fuel themselves for the day. Those in the kitchen really got a workout scooping up this amazing amount of food!
They were then off to Good Companions/Henry Street Settlement where they were able to lock hearts and hear stories with the elderly. The gratefulness and thankfullness of these people was overwhelming to Team 2.
The Teams gathered back together for some friendly awards of appreciation as we grow closer to each other on the trip. When they come back ask them if they have any awards they would care to share with you?
Thanks for loving us and praying for the Team and the people of NYC!!
Team 1 Headed out a little earlier today, heading over to St.Paul House. Here we worked side by side with some amazing people to help cook and serve a warm meal for the hungry people of NYC. Bellies and hearts were filled as we locked arms with the interns who live in this house and open their home every morning for a Message and a Meal. The dedication to the Lord of these people is so humbling!
From there Team 1 headed over to the Carter Burden Luecheon Club, which provides a hot lunch to those seniors who can make it to the center. For those who are homebound, a volunteer ( today that was us) takes these warm meals to their homes. It filled our hearts to be able to share a smile and bring food to those in need.
After a recharge, we headed over to the Alexander's apartment to meet with their small group. Here members of Communitas meet every Monday to be in the word together. It was amazing to see the church Paul speaks of in Acts, being lived out in the lives of these people. We heard amazing testimony to the power of listening to God and being obedient to His call stretched these individulas and continues to draw them closer to the Lord.
Team 2 Headed out to the Holy Apostle Soup Kitchen ( after getting back on track- those Subways can be a bit confusing) they were able to feed over 800 people with enough food to feed over 1,200. People were able to get 2 helpings and really fuel themselves for the day. Those in the kitchen really got a workout scooping up this amazing amount of food!
They were then off to Good Companions/Henry Street Settlement where they were able to lock hearts and hear stories with the elderly. The gratefulness and thankfullness of these people was overwhelming to Team 2.
The Teams gathered back together for some friendly awards of appreciation as we grow closer to each other on the trip. When they come back ask them if they have any awards they would care to share with you?
Thanks for loving us and praying for the Team and the people of NYC!!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Day 2. Really?
Wow, it's hard to believe that it is only day two!
We started off the day bright and early helping Communitas set up for their Sunday gathering. They use their gathering to celebrate and share the way that they have been the church in NYC. Craig Mayes' message really hit home as he spoke about serving widows and orphans. A great way to share God's love is to bring love to widows and orphans. We need to bring a piece of God's kingdom to earth, "on Earth as it is in heaven".
We then tackled the Brooklyn Bridge. We ended the night at a Communitas roof top barbeque. Communitas meets monthly on a roof top to share Christ with the people of NYC by centering on building relationships.
We hope that everyone had a blessed Father's Day!
Please continue to pray for us.
We started off the day bright and early helping Communitas set up for their Sunday gathering. They use their gathering to celebrate and share the way that they have been the church in NYC. Craig Mayes' message really hit home as he spoke about serving widows and orphans. A great way to share God's love is to bring love to widows and orphans. We need to bring a piece of God's kingdom to earth, "on Earth as it is in heaven".
We then tackled the Brooklyn Bridge. We ended the night at a Communitas roof top barbeque. Communitas meets monthly on a roof top to share Christ with the people of NYC by centering on building relationships.
We hope that everyone had a blessed Father's Day!
Please continue to pray for us.
Team NYC has arrived!
Hello all!!
Team NYC has arrived in NYC and hit the streets bright and early!! It has been incredible to see such great contrast from skyscrapers to huge parks. Most of us were up and raring to go at 3am yesterday what a day moving and grooving until Midnight!!
We all met up with some people from Communitas, Craig and Chris Mayes, Tim Kelly ,Dave and Michelle Alexander(their daughter Sarah even came along for the stroller ride), and Maggie Durkee. We broke up into Teams to experience the city and get our barings!! Eyes and hearts were open to the 97% of the population who do not have a relationship with the Lord. There is an a lot of hustle, so a friendly smile and a little conversation have been amazing to see joy come to people faces as we share the love of Jesus through our smiles.
We are having a bit of trouble with the computer, but pictures will be coming soon!!
Keep us and the People of New York in your prayers!!
Team NYC has arrived in NYC and hit the streets bright and early!! It has been incredible to see such great contrast from skyscrapers to huge parks. Most of us were up and raring to go at 3am yesterday what a day moving and grooving until Midnight!!
We all met up with some people from Communitas, Craig and Chris Mayes, Tim Kelly ,Dave and Michelle Alexander(their daughter Sarah even came along for the stroller ride), and Maggie Durkee. We broke up into Teams to experience the city and get our barings!! Eyes and hearts were open to the 97% of the population who do not have a relationship with the Lord. There is an a lot of hustle, so a friendly smile and a little conversation have been amazing to see joy come to people faces as we share the love of Jesus through our smiles.
We are having a bit of trouble with the computer, but pictures will be coming soon!!
Keep us and the People of New York in your prayers!!
Monday, June 7, 2010
The Count Down Begins!
It's almost time for Team NYC to get on the plane and head to NYC to shine the light of Jesus! As we gear up, excitement is running high, along with a touch of anxiety :) Please lift us up in prayer as this time before we leave has many of us in need of peace of mind and healthy bodies!! WE have faith in Jesus that gives us our strength and peace. Needing His strength, I went to His word and had a wonderful sense of peace knowing that those who have gone before, sharing his word and light have felt these same feelings and attacks that we are encountering. Check it out and be encouraged too :)
2 Corinthians 4:8-18
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you. It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken." With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence. All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:8-18
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you. It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken." With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence. All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
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