Hi Quest Folk, sorry for the late announcement,
but we were waiting to hear back from the AIDS
hospice representative before we were able to
make a decision what grace service we would do
this Sunday. Turns out that Project Transistions
cannot do this Sunday, so we switched it up with
our "Bags of Grace" service project. Therefore,
we'll be helping distribute food and fellowshipping
with those that worship at Church Under the Bridge
(CUB) this Sunday. Below are some important details
from Tina. I'm really looking forward to serving
and extending grace with you!
Grace and peace,
Andy
P.S. Please pass the word along to those who might
not see this message before Sunday.. thanks!
******************** Tina's Note **********************
I talked to Rita, and she is excited that we can
help out this Sunday. They were going to be short
of help this week, as far as they knew, so we are
an answer to their prayers. We need to be at Church
Under the Bridge by 11:30, if at all possible, 11:45
at the latest. CUB meets on the southbound access
road of 35, between 5th and 6th streets. We can park
wherever we can find a spot, being aware that we could
get boxed in if people park behind us. Distribution
of the Bags of Grace will begin around 12 noon, although
the schedule can vary, depending on what time the
homeless congregate, what the weather is like, etc.
Here are some tips from Rita:
1) Begin praying even now. Pray for good weather.
Pray for Brother Dwayne as he preaches the gospel.
Pray for spiritual protection as well as safety; some
of the coordinators have already been experiencing some
spiritual attack.
2) Be prepared to share whatever you might bring. If
you can bring a new pair of socks, you will be able to
give it to someone who needs it. The homeless always
need new socks. Do not bring any cash unless you
specifically feel led by God to do so, b/c you can't
have enough for everybody, and if you give to some and
not others, it might cause trouble. Do not wear cologne,
jewelry, fancy/expensive clothes, or anything that might
cause a poor person to be jealous. We do not want to
cause someone else to sin. Wear comfortable clothing
and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.
3) Don't point at anyone or make any comments. There
will be some "colorful" characters.
4) You may bring your Bible (someone might ask for it).
We should all be prepared to answer questions about the
Bible, God, Jesus, and Christianity, as best we're able.
5) Our primary job will be to distribute the Bags of
Grace and other items in an orderly fashion. We will get
more specific directions/assignments when we arrive.
Rita said there were 300-400 people attending each of the
last 2 times they went to CUB. The weather certainly
affects attendance, so there could be more or less this
Sunday.
I think this will be a fantastic experience for all of
us. I know I'm excited, as well as a little bit nervous
about what it will look like. It's good for us to be
outside our comfort zones.
I suggest we send an email to Questers letting them know
the plan this Sunday and sending them these tips from
Rita. We can encourage the students to head over to West
Hall as soon as service ends. After a quick orientation/
review and some time for prayer, we can head out to CUB.
It's amazing how God worked it out for this week!
Praising Him,
Tina
