Block Party!

Our church has an annual block party (which took place earlier this summer) that takes up a couple blocks on Frankford Ave.  Traffic is re-routed, a stage (big truck bed) is brought in, inflatables are filled and food is made.  This video is a little long, but it gives a great glimpse into the huge undertaking that this is and the great time we have with lots of friends, family and neighbors!!

Jonerik and I led worship with our brother Frankie on the drums.  At three different points throughout the afternoon we got up and sang some songs, a few others that have started a Christian rap group sang, and then the gospel was presented by a couple of people.  A while back, Jonerik had a dream that a man in our church named Mingo would get up and speak the gospel.  He shared this with Mingo and we saw that the Spirit was working and moving in his heart to bring this to be.  Mingo got up three times at the block party and shared about Jesus Christ in Spanish!

Each year there is a forecast for possible rain showers and thunderstorms.  Each year we pray hard that the Lord would show us His favor.  Last year the storms were scheduled to start at 6:00 PM and as that time approached the sun broke through the clouds instead of rain.  This year the weather was hot, but it was beautiful and lots of people came out to join the party!

Lots of great things happening this summer!