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Friday, February 21, 2014

SRC Student Ministries Winter 2014 Newsletter!

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Check out all that has been happening in our Student Ministries! Hear from students and volunteers. Stuff for parents, students, and anyone interested in our ministry. Get it here: SRCstudentNewsletter_Winter_2014

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Love Long Island 2014: Day 2

On Tuesday we took our team from Shelter Rock Student Ministries and went to the Bellmont Racetrack to partner with the Racetrack Chaplaincy to host a carnival and dinner for the racetrack workers. We had a great time running the games, handing out prizes, and serving dinner to the 60+ people who show up. We also had the chance to engage some of them in conversations about faith. Bringing a smile to the faces of these folks hard-working folks - most of whom are separated from their families - through simple kindness in the name of Jesus was a tremendous joy and privilege. Read about Day 1 here.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Love Long Island 2014 Day 1

Yesterday we took a team of 21 from Shelter Rock Student Ministries and went to work with Lighthouse Mission. After working in the warehouse, sorting clothes and food, and loading 2 food trucks, our team split into two groups and went out to serve those in need. One group with to Lake Ronkonkoma, and the other team went to Coram. We worked in the freezing cold for over an hour, but that was nothing in comparison to the people who had walked in this weather, and waited in line long before we arrived, just to get some food and maybe find some clothes that fit them. We met people who are just trying to keep their homes heated, and those who have no homes at all. We met people who live in the woods, people who did not have anything on their feet but sandals and socks ... It was very humbling. In addition to meeting physical needs, several of us were able to pray with people as they waited in line.
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