We are a community of full time workers and volunteers reaching out locally and internationally to serve the forgotten, the poor, the church and the young. We are regularly working on the street in our city, hosting teams from other churches and organizations and working with international partners in Thailand and Canada.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Surely we did more than eat...


This past week, we hosted another annual team from Canada. Every year, Global Youth Network sends us a team of student leaders to hang out with us in Modesto, learn about how we do outreach here and hopefully glean some useful stuff along the way. It was a great week but looking through my pictures, I'm having a hard time finding anything that doesn't involve food.

Of course, we started the week with our customary story telling tour of the places we have and do work in the city. And we end it at the taco trucks...of course...that's to be expected.




Yeah, but then we did a BBQ on South 9th Street



Well, yes...that's food too, I guess. Arley got creative and had his burger on a doughnut instead of a bun...



And Gilad and Trista gave it a shot...




But yeah, we did other stuff...like, uh, we...

Reconnected with the kids! Yes, we reconnected with our kids group in the Airport neighborhood...here we are playing soccer with the kids...



Right after we ate beans and rice with them at the park.




But seriously, we also did things like meet up with some ministry and initiative leaders to hear their heart for their neighborhoods. And the only picture I have of that is of the team picking grapefruit...to eat...



Ok, we ate. Alright, we admit it, we ate!



Oh, and we did take them into San Fransisco to see the sights...

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

New Sustar post.



Visit their site for the latest from Thailand...GLONK HERE.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

A new update from the Sustars...Easing In...



Here we are.
This week has been full of beauty, fun, work, and the sadness of human suffering.
Here it goes...read more HERE.

Friday, January 22, 2010

The 9th Street Cafe's not afraid of a little rain!



It drizzled on us till we got the tent up and then it just rained. Once it was all over and everything was taken and most people had gone, the sun came out. It was a great day on 9th Street anyway.

If you pray, two ladies named April and Dina asked for it today...for shelter, healing and recovery.

Monday, January 18, 2010

The Sustars take off!

Not bad for a family of 5 for 3 months!



Howdy folks, a quick note to let you know that our good friends and 1/3 of Youth With A Mission Modesto, the Sustars, headed out tonight for 3 months to Thailand. They are going to serve with Compasio, working on the Thai/Burmese border with vulnerable families and children. Please keep them in prayer and you can follow their journey at their blog...http://wwwsusthai.blogspot.com/

Friday, January 15, 2010

Little things, big difference (by Chris)

It was cold in Modesto today. OK, you east coasters, it never gets cold cold but it still gets cold. Cold for being outside most of the day. And it's wet cold. The fog and wind today made it a "in your bones" cold. This week, Kelly (a home school mom at Sam's baseball class) brought by our house three grocery bags filled with small things that made a big difference today. She got the idea after hearing from Amie what it is we do on 9th Street. So, at our cafe this morning, as well as our usual hot drinks, bread and pastries we gave out these little bundles...



All this, wrapped up in a hat and scarf. People were so happy to receive these thoughtful gifts. Many put the hat, scarf and gloves on right away. These took some time to put together and we are so grateful. A little creativity, intentionality and generosity made today a little better for some of our friends.







Friday, January 8, 2010

This is what we do.

This is what we do.