Another packed weekend

It's hard to describe what God is doing down at the Dream Center. On Friday we had ninteen ladies join us for our women's support group...and about five guys...and a half-dozen kids. Obviously, Ladies Thrive wasn't appropriate for all, so we did what HPC always tries to do: we made room.

We set up the guys outside and put them to work packing groceries for the upcoming block party. Some of the kids helped too, but most of them just got busy shooting hoops in the BRDC parking lot. So, the ladies met for their support, the guys hung out with Craig and got ministry, and the kids found a safe place to play. All in all a great morning.

Saturday we had about 50 volunteers at our neighborhood block party at 39th and Odell. For anyone who doesn't know the area, it's not normally a safe place to hang out and bar-b-q. But, the hand of God will never place you where the grace of God will not protect you. We had a group of Blue Sushi volunteers (young leadership class) face painting, doing manicures and helping out with the kids' games. The guys set up the grill and cooked up some burgers, brawts and hot dogs, while across the street we were giving away free groceries. Oh yeah, and some dude from the neighborhood who was probably sixty completely schooled the young guys on how to play basketball. It was great.

Saturday night we had our Memorial Day celebration at the HPAC; complete with fireworks and the whole bit. Pastor Dino preached a slammin' message on getting planted in the local church. It was a great weekend. I love my life. I love my God. And I love that I get to share Him with such great people. All glory to God!