to appreciate [homeless ministry]

Today was such a blessing.

I've actually been thinking/praying about this ministry since the beginning of the summer. But somehow I never got around emailing Joyce. There were a couple times where I composed her an email, asking about homeless ministry, but it just seemed to be too many obstacles - I didn't/don't have a car, so getting around would definitely be a problem; I was studying for MCAT at the time, so time-management would be a problem as well; collegelife 3rd hour started around the same time, so it basically means I'd be at church from 9-6 (not that I don't want to be at church, just that I can't manage my time well..) God is gracious, though, and allowed me the opportunity to go today! I'm so thankful.

I got a mini-version of Joyce's testimony <3 It's always so good to hear how amazing our God is. So thankful for her.

The ladies (and gents) at PB prebysterian were really nice. They seemed to have enough volunteers for today, but they kept on telling me to come back (which I definitely will). I learnt to cook food (1st time making instant mashed potatoes), serve food to those who are so so SO different from me. What an experience. So thankful.

It makes me think how blessed I am. How fortunate, how spoiled I've been. My parents really have given me everything I ever asked for (I don't ask much or often, but whenever I did, I think I always got it). I never had to worry about not being able to eat. I'm so thankful.

Since it is in PB, the church (Joyce said it was built in the 1800s!) and the surrounding was not exactly "nice". But I can see they really tried to serve their best food and do their best -- it was a full-on meal complete with dessert and milk! And all the ladies truly put their heart into washing, cutting, preparing the food. So thankful to have a chance to get to know those that truly have a heart for people.

The structure was, the door opened, everyone lined up for the food, once everyone got their food, we close down the window and this one lady (ack, bad memory-cant remember her name) prayed for the food. What made me SO SO SO sad was that I saw so many people who just devoured the food during prayer time so they can be the 1st in line for the second serving. I realized later, that I did see few that were genuine, closed their eyes and truly prayed (I hope). It brought peace to my heart, and reminded me that only God has the power to save, and to truly trust in Him.


I have so many thoughts running through my mind. They are so scattered, which makes this post very unorganized. I am, though, super thankful for this opportunity God provided me.