If only ONE child decides to accept Jesus – will it not be worth it?
What a year it’s been serving in the SE Neighborhood…God is definitely moving!!!
Some highlights:
- Gilbert & Donovan led out on Saturdays for some sports, games & crafts for the kids. The goal was to offer it every Saturday during the school year at Sequoia and start at Calwa. We were not able to start at Calwa due to not enough volunteers but our hope is to start in Fall with a rotation with Sequoia.
- Julie led the after school tutoring effort that ended up moving locations – to El Encino! There were many students wanting to participate in the tutoring however; volunteers were few and not enough to help all of them. This is a great opportunity…won’t you pray about being a part of this next year?
- Mission of Love during the last weekend of February was “off the charts”! Over 700 people served throughout the weekend: set-up, take-down; painting; landscaping; yard work; block party; prayer walking; sorting food & clothes just to name a few!
- Spring break offered an opportunity to do a sports camp. It was successful with many of the regulars bringing their friends out. The kids have received us well and I trust that God is working in their hearts…showing them the hope that is found in Jesus!
- Mini Sports & Crafts Camp held last month was incredibly successful. Over 40 kids participated and a few new volunteers joined us for some water slides activity, sports, crafts, face painting and some great BBQ! Check out this blog post & video for a glimpse.
- This Summer Gilbert has his first student going overseas as a missionary…we can all praise God for what he is doing in this young lady. Continue to pray for Gilbert as he may have to go part-time in the Fall. God is using him in great ways in the SE Neighborhood.
Lives are changing…ONE person at a time. Let me share with you what one 9 year old regular Saturday Sports participant said during the Mission of Love:
- “Oh, you guys are that church that gives away the shoes & socks for school!”
He connected the dots with Faithful Feet. WE are ALL making a difference friends!!!
If only ONE child decides to accept Jesus and break the cycle of living a life filled with drugs, alcohol & gang participation – will it not be worth it?
Join me for a time of reflection & commitment to the vision of the SE Neighborhood Mission. There are opportunities to lead by:
facilitating sports ONE Saturday a month
crafts & games ONE Saturday a month
after school tutoring ONE 2 hour afternoon block of time during the week
These are just a few of the options; come hear about others on Sunday, July 18th at 10:30 am in room 211.
This post is written by the Missions Assistant, Thilani Grubel.