Going to Haiti

Friday morning I'm off to Haiti for about a week and a half with Immanuel Community Church. Its the first official mission trip that ICC is doing as a church. We'll be working with Children in Need Haitian Project, doing some Bible School stuff with children, prayer and discipleship meetings, volunteering in a tent city run by Grace Village, and maybe some light construction work.

The plan is to be back in Queens July 4th. Please pray for God's light to shine. Oh Father, heal this nation.

Right Perspective

I've been reading this book called "Jesus Freaks" put together by The Voice of the Martyrs and dc Talk. The book is a compilation of many stories about the persecuted church since the time Jesus walked the earth.

Its really challenging me to change my perspective on life and try to maintain a changed perspective. As followers of Jesus, what are we really doing, how are we investing our time and money? Do we ever really suffer?

I recognize that I need to be more generous and encouraging, more life giving with my words and not allow myself to be angry or harsh toward my brothers and sisters. I assume those being persecuted for their faith aren't bickering with or being harsh with each other..

Murray Hill Food Pantry

My pastor at Immanuel Community Church, Mark Perri, is also one of the founders of Murray Hill Neighborhood Association (MHNA). It's an organization that provides services to the community and is supported by a few local fellowships.

The past few months I've been helping with the MHNA Afterschool Program as well as the Food Pantry on Saturday mornings. It's a blessing to be a part of both ministries and see how God is allowing us to impact this community. The pics are of the Food Pantry, we also give out some clothing.