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Convoy of Hope - "Compelled by Compassion"
2012.08.05
People waited for the trailer to open for their bags of food
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Volunteers and guests began to open the boxes of non-perishable items
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Two of our church members at First Baptist gave out over 1500 backpacks of school supplies, with only these left at the end of the day. They'll be taken to our church's kindergarten.
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This is what it was all about - children and Christ.
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Local church bands rocked the fairgrounds with praise and worship music
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Water activities for the kids were perfect for a hot day
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One of the longest waiting lines was for the free hair cuts and hair dos from local professional stylists!
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Thousands of sacks of McDonald's meals were delivered to the event for lunch
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Bibles and Burgers!
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Dental hygiene students showed people how to take care of their teeth
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The Shoe Mission showed up with thousands of pairs of new school shoes for the families who waited in the hot sun to get fitted
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Jacob was probably my favorite moment of the day. I helped him write his name in his "very own Bible"! (formerly shot #13)
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Jesus said "I have come that people may have life and that they may enjoy life to the full". (John 10:10 - the Convoy motto imprinted on our t-shirts)
Today, Larry and I worked at "Convoy of Hope", an area-wide event in which over 30 churches and many service groups in our community came together to help over 2000 people in need. It was an amazing experience to provide those people with a hot meal and bags of non-perishable food items; cut their hair; show them dental and physical hygiene; give them new shoes; play games with them in 105 degree temperatures; and hand them a backpack of school supplies. (Our church stuffed 1500 backpacks this week!) Larry and I worked in the photography area, where professional photogs took over 600 portraits of families and individuals. It was such a joyful event!
Have a wonderful and restful Sunday.
Today, Larry and I worked at "Convoy of Hope", an area-wide event in which over 30 churches and many service groups in our community came together to help over 2000 people in need. It was an amazing experience to provide those people with a hot meal and bags of non-perishable food items; cut their hair; show them dental and physical hygiene; give them new shoes; play games with them in 105 degree temperatures; and hand them a backpack of school supplies. (Our church stuffed 1500 backpacks this week!) Larry and I worked in the photography area, where professional photogs took over 600 portraits of families and individuals. It was such a joyful event!
Have a wonderful and restful Sunday.
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A little of hope in this world, a little of compassion... and the joy of living! Magnificent ! Wonderful sunday to you too Brenda !
josy63 · 2012-08-05: 00:54
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The human hope at its best. Great captures Brenda !!
Dropblue · 2012-08-05: 03:25
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What a beautiful and joyful post, Brenda. Human kindness is the earth's best resource..... Good work in many, many ways........
durban · 2012-08-05: 04:19
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Good photos, I like # 13, good work
SergioDC · 2012-08-05: 04:56
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You really captured the heart of the event, Brenda, in this post. What a joy to be able to join with other volunteers from so MANY local churches to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of others.
lgnelson · 2012-08-05: 07:45
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New shoes and haircuts that's nice and pratical. TFS your event.
MoMac · 2012-08-05: 09:30
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What a good idea so many needy families and kids that have fallen thru the cracks
mystic1 · 2012-08-05: 17:17
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Great post Brenda! Lots of great services provided to people!
threepeas · 2012-08-05: 20:46
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Beautiful report of this good cause.
Ryana · 2012-08-06: 03:26
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