Things have been a lot slower since the poverty simulation. This week at our new ministry site (Salt and Sea) things were a lot different. The woman who run the ministry (pastor Debbie) is so encouraging. She used to be homeless herself, living under the board walk in Coney Island and 20 some years ago she started Salt and Sea doing food pantries and having church services. We got to lead the bible study for the people in the city that wanted to come. It was very different since half of the people didn't speak english but when we sang they had so much fun. We all got to share our testimonies which was really encouraging to hear everyones story in our ministry group.
I've been learning a lot about myself. Growing in ways that I wasn't expecting. I have so much compassion for the needy now...and I'm learning how to communicate with them better. It's hard being able to relate to them, but talking to them is so encouraging....and I wish they knew that. I find that the needy people in Coney Island have so much faith...more than you could imagine...and it's just so great.
I've been seeing new things in myself that I never knew were there...mostly in my personality. It's been a struggle accepting who I am...my personality...and I want to see myself the way God made me...the way He designed me.
There are 19 days left and I am so excited to see what else God has for me in this big City.
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hey Chelsea, great post, you need to do it more often. How have you been growing?
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