“What are you guys doing?”

The Bible tells us that when we do good things to keep it quiet (Matt. 6:3), but then to also do them in public so He is glorified (Matt. 5:16).  It’s about the heart. We don’t do it for show, but to glorify. Last week a random guys asked us what we were doing, Geoff told explained it to him, and the stranger stuffed a $50 bill in his hand.

Last Week’s Update…stay connected!

Logistics

  • Served: 86

  • Last week's leaders: Geoff, Bryan, Benson

Gifts

  • Last week's: Hygiene 

  • Next week's: snack bags

Looking Ahead

Miscellaneous.

There are still some food items that can be taken this week. Please check the sign up sheet. As of this writing, Eric is an in-patient getting needed help, Maria has a court date today, Chino is navigating the shelter system again. It’s important in this spiritual climate to keep your prayers going, armor on, tongue under control, and drench yourself in love.

Service

Hey Family! This is from Bryan this week.

Great start at storage with a group of families from the Chinese Baptist Church. They are committed to bringing food and helping us once a month! That makes three of the four weeks covered by church partners. Look at God! Geoff was there so things ran really well. Andy (one of the leaders) mentioned they are using our format to disciple their young children. I am so encouraged. I was also asked last week to visit the Barn's (a church in Simsbury) youth group in May and will be leading a retreat for the youth at Black Rock Church in the Spring.

I arrived at 11:29 (no joke) and there were a few waiting then the LARGE Boy Scout group showed up. They were polite, listened well, and didn't form in little huddles which was really helpful because we had A LOT to distribute. Amir did not show up (the man who was disruptive last week). 

Service was great and Geoff did a great job leading. I'm enjoying watching God work in HIm as He does with all of us as we learn to surrender more and more by necessity. I always think of the old saying "busier than a one-armed hanger. The Spirit stilled the service and the readings and I believe anointed the message. A fine time of prayer and communion. Our regular helpers stepped back so folks could do the work. The jacobs brought three pans of baked ziti along with all the other food. We only had 15 sandwiches left before the stragglers came in and folks asked for leftovers. 

With such a large team handing out hygine was easy. Maria aka "mommy:" was with us, her mom was buried in PR on Friday but she is doing well. Carmen was not with us, nor Eric for the second week in a row. 

....and the rain held off until we left!

Together for the Kingdom!

Brya

From the Community Churches

Great fun and worship with Mary, Karen and her boys at the Community Churches last week. Most facilities have multiple units for Independent living, assisted living, memory care, or rehab from surgery. It’s a gift to serve the later. As part of my training in the Episcopal Church a million years ago I was trained in Clinical Pastoral Education and served as s hospital chaplin for six months. It is a tender place to Shepard people in the time of uncertainty, and a constant reminder to me (and us all) that our time and days are known only to God. Trusting and living belong to us.

The Clairbridge Community Church @ Brookdale

The Community Church at Brookdale

The Community Church at Brookdale/Chatfield

The Clairbridge Community Church @ Brookdale/Chatfield

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The Gables Community Church

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The West Hartford Health and Rehab Community Church

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