Days of Sacrifice.

Thanks for your prayers concerning our Days of Sacrifice. The transit strike began on Tuesday, shutting down ALL public transportation in NYC (buses, trains), and pretty much crippling the city. One of our schools was postponed a day because of this, but it went well. For all three schools that we visited, [...]

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Wow.

Remember the lady who threatened to beat me up on Tuesday because it was cold outside? Well, she CAME TO CHURCH this morning with her husband and children. SHOCKER! This is the first time they’ve attended our church and I was told they enjoyed it and want to return next week! [...]

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Such is life.

The weather was no problem yesterday (thanks for prayers and intercession), except for it being a bit cold. However, it was really difficult for various reasons and it was the kind of day where I found myself thinking, “Forget this! I can go get another job where I’m respected and 33 year old Latina women [...]

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Prayer request.

Tuesday is my site day – on Tuesdays we do Sidewalk Sunday School in the community in which I do pastoral care (ie: chillin’ with and building relationships with kids and families). HOWEVER, it’s suppose to SNOW tonight (around 3-4 inches) and tomorrow morning. And while I know it’s not a big deal for [...]

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Grace and abundant patience.

This week I had a dream, or maybe I was just thinking deeply, about the kids from our Saturday Indoor Sunday School, where we pick them up on buses and bring to them to the church. We always greet them with hugs and kisses and laughter and fun. It’s only for a couple [...]

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