Well, I've had good intentions to update this each day but our internet connection here is sporadic at best. So, let me try to update you quickly on how things are going.
On Sunday morning, we started out with a opening orientation with the YWAM Staff. We then headed over to the Brooklyn Tabernacle for an awesome worship service. After church, we enjoyed a quick lunch and then started our trek across the Brooklyn Bridge. Once we arrived back in Manhattan, we had an opportunity to do a Prayer Walk through the Financial District, Battery Park, World Trade Center and more. It was a great opportunity to get to know the area better and to get a better understanding of the people who live and work in those areas. One great parts of the walk was the opportunity we had to pray in front of the building near the World Trade Center that Muslim groups are trying to buy for a new mosque. As you probably know, there is a lot of division surrounding this possible purchase and it was a privilege to pray for God's hand to be upon all that will happen regarding this.
Monday morning we kicked off the day by having a discussion on the nature and character of God. We then headed to Harlem for our 1st Prayer Station of the week. I was so very proud of our team because they jumped right into this challenging activity with both feet. It was such a joy for me to witness our team praying for countless numbers of people on all four corners of the block we were on. From there, we headed over to Central Park for an activity called Sidewalk Evangelism. We broke up into teams of three and spread out through the park and evangelized by drawing pictures and writing scriptures on rocks and the sidewalk. It was an amazing way to spread the Gospel through art. One of the coolest parts of this activity was standing back and watching people take pictures of what we had drawn on the ground. After our time of Sidewalk Evangelism, we had some NY Pizza in the park and then headed back to the church.
Please keep praying for God to work in and through us and for His protection and strength.
Michael
2 comments:
Your experience in Central Park (Sidewalk Evangelism) reminded me of a time when a friend and I went to the beach and wrote verses and drew pictures in the wet sand, and prayed for those who might come along and see it. I think this summer is a time to revisit this type of outreach. Thanks for the encouragement and challenge.
BTW, Prayed for you all and will continue to pray!
ellen
Thanks for the narrative. It sounds like God is preparing hearts.... Can't wait to see pics and hear all about it on Friday.
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