I just have to say that I LOVE New York City. This past weekend Mark & I traveled to the city with one of the drama teams from Word of Life. We got to see and do so many different things- it was FUN, surreal, eye-opening and exciting. We laughed & cried...Why, you ask? Well, it was fun to see Time Square, the Statue of Liberty, etc...However, It was eye opening to see the homeless people around- as if they were just part of the scenery. We were able to meet many physical needs this weekend, as the church we stayed with Friday night has a ministry where they go to certain areas of Brooklyn and hand out food every Tue & Sat...On Sunday morning we were able to do a service at a homeless shelter- WOW. We went there praying that we would bless the people, but boy did we get blessed!!! They are so ...real. And thankful! You would think of all people they would have reason to be bitter...but they were so sweet and thankful. After the service we were able to give them all food as well, and then stand outside the shelter handing out bread that "city harvest" had provided. It was neat to be able to provide nourishment- and the gospel.
In Time square, we had brought sandwiches to handout to homeless people there (we didn't know how many there would be since it's such a nice area) ...Not ONE of us handed a sandwich out in about a 14 block radius. Partially because they are few and far between in that area - and others said no!
Anyways, enough rambling. I hope you like the fun picture I posted :)
Have a great day and God bless!! Don't forget to be thankful for what you have...Life is but a vapor- and can be taken from you at any moment!! LIVE LAUGH AND LOVE , and don't take your blessings for granted.
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