One day of our conference was “the Day of Faith” where the students went out to serve different communities and to share their faith.  Our family and students were a part of  reaching the homeless, who gather in nearby parks and live in communities under bridges.  We partnered with, Danny, who was formerly homeless and now has a ministry to the homeless community.  It was very eye-opening as we hiked down the riverbed, under the bridges for two miles to a women’s homeless community filled with tents.  We talked to the women, heard their stories, gave them water, socks and jackets and prayed for them.  Danny    continues to visit them twice a week as he build relationships and shares God’s love with them.  He has led 11 homeless to the Lord and helped them find jobs and homes though partnerships he has with other organizations.  It is an amazing ministry! 

It was definitely a “Day of Faith” for our students to reach out beyond their comfort zones and see people in deep needs right around them.  Our children were touched as well and gained a deeper heart for those who are hurting, as they would walk ahead with Danny to watch him engage with the homeless and offer up jackets and waters to the women. 

To read more about the conference check out our monthly newsletter! January2015