Only You can mend the broken heart
And cause the blind to see
Erase complete the sinners past
And set the captives free
Only You can take the widows cry
And cause her heart to sing
Be a Father to the fatherless
Our Savior and our King
We will be Your hands, we will be Your feet
We will run this race
On the darkest place, we will be Your light
We will be Your light
And cause the blind to see
Erase complete the sinners past
And set the captives free
Only You can take the widows cry
And cause her heart to sing
Be a Father to the fatherless
Our Savior and our King
We will be Your hands, we will be Your feet
We will run this race
On the darkest place, we will be Your light
We will be Your light
~Hillsong, Solution Song
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On Saturday, September 18, we went to Camden to serve them. First, let me just say that the entire day was amazing. The fellowship that our group had was awesome. However, driving with Josh in his mustang was not so great. By the end of the day I was feeling a mix between tired and car sick. God kept us safe as we traveled because we had some very close calls.
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We met the Jersey church people around 10:20am, made a quick bathroom stop, had a time of prayer, and then loaded up the vehicles and went into Camden.
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This time we were at a different location than the last time. I was glad because there was shad at this little lot inbetween falling apart homes, bars on windows, and glass shattered on the sidewalk. Once we arrived we started setting up the tables for lunch, clothes, toys, and a miscellaneous table. A microphone was set up so that people could share their testimony or sing.
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Let's just say that people flocked toward us. I was mainly folding clothes, bringing out more clothes, and giving bags to people to put their clothes and food in. So many people thanked me but I hope that through this ministry that they come to a saving knowledge of Jesus.
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Danae and another guy, were talking to a gentleman with a young son. He told them about how he was in Camden for Christmas when they gave away bikes. I guess something that he heard or saw that day made him want to change his life around. He told them that he has been clean for 4 months and is enjoying being a dad. His son is a year old and he missed out on fatherhood when his older boy was that age. It was a blessing to hear a positive life change story from down town Camden.
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There was a table of toys/books for kids. After a while a game of frisbee started with a few kids and some helpers..and then it turned into a passing game of football. My heart goes out to these children...They were born into this drug/gang area of the nation. They are poor because their parents are selfish and care more about getting high than about caring for their children.
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As we began to clean up and pack, there was a lady there talking with a fellow worker. AFter a while she came over and talked with me. I took all she told me with a grain of salt because I was unsure if she was telling me the truth or not.. or if she was on something and her brain wasn't completely there. She told me all about her health problems, her desire to be beautiful, her family situtation and financial problems. She claimed to know Jesus so I told her that I would keep her in my prayers.
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AFter serving, the Dinkler family took us out to TGI Friday's for an early dinner. They are the sweetest couple. They bought us the appetizer's and told us that dinner only cost $5 because we could eat at McDonald's for that amount. They are amazing people and I am so blessed to know them and minister with them.
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It was so neat to see believers working and serving together. The body of Christ in action. And it was a beautiful day to be about the Father's business.
I am looking forward to our next trip to Camden...but until then, I shall pray for Camden.
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We met the Jersey church people around 10:20am, made a quick bathroom stop, had a time of prayer, and then loaded up the vehicles and went into Camden.
.
This time we were at a different location than the last time. I was glad because there was shad at this little lot inbetween falling apart homes, bars on windows, and glass shattered on the sidewalk. Once we arrived we started setting up the tables for lunch, clothes, toys, and a miscellaneous table. A microphone was set up so that people could share their testimony or sing.
.
Let's just say that people flocked toward us. I was mainly folding clothes, bringing out more clothes, and giving bags to people to put their clothes and food in. So many people thanked me but I hope that through this ministry that they come to a saving knowledge of Jesus.
.
Danae and another guy, were talking to a gentleman with a young son. He told them about how he was in Camden for Christmas when they gave away bikes. I guess something that he heard or saw that day made him want to change his life around. He told them that he has been clean for 4 months and is enjoying being a dad. His son is a year old and he missed out on fatherhood when his older boy was that age. It was a blessing to hear a positive life change story from down town Camden.
.
There was a table of toys/books for kids. After a while a game of frisbee started with a few kids and some helpers..and then it turned into a passing game of football. My heart goes out to these children...They were born into this drug/gang area of the nation. They are poor because their parents are selfish and care more about getting high than about caring for their children.
.
As we began to clean up and pack, there was a lady there talking with a fellow worker. AFter a while she came over and talked with me. I took all she told me with a grain of salt because I was unsure if she was telling me the truth or not.. or if she was on something and her brain wasn't completely there. She told me all about her health problems, her desire to be beautiful, her family situtation and financial problems. She claimed to know Jesus so I told her that I would keep her in my prayers.
.
AFter serving, the Dinkler family took us out to TGI Friday's for an early dinner. They are the sweetest couple. They bought us the appetizer's and told us that dinner only cost $5 because we could eat at McDonald's for that amount. They are amazing people and I am so blessed to know them and minister with them.
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It was so neat to see believers working and serving together. The body of Christ in action. And it was a beautiful day to be about the Father's business.
I am looking forward to our next trip to Camden...but until then, I shall pray for Camden.
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