Ocean Grove Trip
On at hot Tuesday Morning in July, the Residents and Staff of N.Y.C. Rescue Mission embarked on a trip to the Jersey Shore for a day of sun, fan, gospel and entertainment, just to have a nice day at the beach.
While traveling through New Jersey, I was thinking that the day was going to be very boring, so I said a prayer and then I started to look out at the window for something to occupy my mind; the long road ahead was making me fall sleep.
After two hours of riding a bus with out air conditioning we arrived at Ocean Grove beach. From there the fun started: lots of sun sand and plenty of salt water for all to enjoy.
We got a pass from the host of the beach house or pavilion, where we stayed for this short but pleasant day. After we were assigned to our duties, I went to the sandy beach and started to play soccer with my friends. After couple minutes it was sooo hot in the sand that some of the players went to the water for a couple of minutes to refresh themselves, I went too into the cool waters; it was so cool that we went in and out again fast. After a couple times in the water it did not feel so cool; the truth was that it felt nice.
Then about one o clock pm we were called back to the pavilion for regrouping. We were ready for prayers and music. We “the members of the N.Y.C. Rescue Mission Choir” got on stage and the whole event started.
First the introduction, then the prayer; I did the prayer, after the prayer the music began, then the testimonies began, after that the last words and prayer by Mr. James Varnhagan the executive director of the Mission. Then one of the Residents got up and read a poem entitled “Ocean Grove”.
What I’ve learned about the trip is the no matter how bored you are in the morning, after you see a prayer or two your day would change dramatically, even if you have not noticed; the changes are there. So I’ve to give thanks to the one and only responsible for this blessings, Jesus Christ.
viernes, julio 29, 2005
jueves, julio 28, 2005
Disclaimer: To write something in the language of Shakespeare is very difficult for me. My native tongue is Spanish, but here goes!
My trip to the Billy Graham Crusade
On the afternoon of a hot summer day in June of 2005, the NYC Rescue Mission had the courtesy to invite me to Flushing Meadows Park in Corona Queens. On this beautiful afternoon the people, from around the world, were reunited for what could be the last public appearance of one of the greatest speakers in the world today: “Dr. Billy Graham”.
When I arrived at this unique and majestic park located in Queens, New York, I was astounded by the number of people. It was like when you come out of five or maybe six football stadiums at the same time. There were so many people everywhere that you had to walk very slowly. Even a two year old baby would be able to keep up the pace in this huge crowd of people.
When I arrived at what looked like the principal stage, I was surprised to find out that it was one of the relay broadcasting centers located in the giant park. One with giant TV screens and had enough chairs to seat people. I sat down in the grass. It was more suitable for me to find a small tree and watch the magnificent event in a cool place.
I have never seen so many people reunited in one place at one single time and without the super vigilance of the police, secret service, coast guard, etc… This is what impressed me most about the event. It was not a political or athletic event but a religious event and during the event, I have the pleasure to say there was no one out of line. People of all races and colors were behaving as if they had done this before. It was an event marked by tranquility. Peace was in the air. I enjoyed it and thanks again to the “New York City Rescue Mission” staff for giving me the opportunity to be part of this unique event. If I had not gone, I don’t know what I would have missed.
My trip to the Billy Graham Crusade
On the afternoon of a hot summer day in June of 2005, the NYC Rescue Mission had the courtesy to invite me to Flushing Meadows Park in Corona Queens. On this beautiful afternoon the people, from around the world, were reunited for what could be the last public appearance of one of the greatest speakers in the world today: “Dr. Billy Graham”.
When I arrived at this unique and majestic park located in Queens, New York, I was astounded by the number of people. It was like when you come out of five or maybe six football stadiums at the same time. There were so many people everywhere that you had to walk very slowly. Even a two year old baby would be able to keep up the pace in this huge crowd of people.
When I arrived at what looked like the principal stage, I was surprised to find out that it was one of the relay broadcasting centers located in the giant park. One with giant TV screens and had enough chairs to seat people. I sat down in the grass. It was more suitable for me to find a small tree and watch the magnificent event in a cool place.
I have never seen so many people reunited in one place at one single time and without the super vigilance of the police, secret service, coast guard, etc… This is what impressed me most about the event. It was not a political or athletic event but a religious event and during the event, I have the pleasure to say there was no one out of line. People of all races and colors were behaving as if they had done this before. It was an event marked by tranquility. Peace was in the air. I enjoyed it and thanks again to the “New York City Rescue Mission” staff for giving me the opportunity to be part of this unique event. If I had not gone, I don’t know what I would have missed.
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