News story!

Here's the news story from our clean up this weekend
http://www.whtm.com/news/stories/0409/614619.html

It is so cool that we are able to make a difference in the community. My vision is that people who live in Harrisburg would have a sense of pride for their community. In addition, I would like to see those churches and businesses working alongside Harrisburg City to make Harrisburg a clean and safe place to live. My reason for doing this is to develop relationships so that people can see the love of Christ in me. It's not about me or my glory, but it's about Christ.

Emerald Street Clean photos from Today

Emerald Street Clean up

This is what we were up to today. I'll write more about the experience later.

neighborhood cleanup

So God's been doing a ton in my life. Real quick, here's what I've been up to: a href="http://www.whptv.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?articleID=140052

We've been able to develop relationships with our neighbors and that's been amazing.

Here's what I've written about this!

God is doing some amazing things in our lives here in Harrisburg. Cindy and I are leading another neighborhood cleanup (Saturday, March 21st at 10am-2pm). It has been encouraging that one of our neighbors, Charles, has been highly involved in this planning process. He has made phone calls, etc., for us. We have also established extensive contacts with Harrisburg City to have them help us. It is cool because the city understands that they cannot accomplish their goals without our help. We can't do it without them either, so we are developing a partnership. I filled out the paperwork to "adopt-a-block." I wanted you to know that things are rolling and for you to pray for us.

Specific prayer requests in regards to developing relationships;

1. I would take specific opportunities that God is providing to share Christ with our neighbors.

2. We would find other Christian couples on our street that love Jesus as much as we do.

I would like to start a Bible study with them, but the main problem now is that I just don't know where to find the time for it. I'm trying to do so much. I need more help. Pray that other people would step up and help and that I would be willing to delegate too!

Thanks!
- Nate

Moble Mission

Today a group of us from my young adult Bible study went to serve the Lord in our own backyard. We partnered with Bethesda Mission to help hand out food and blankets to those in need.

Tangible first impressions and thoughts
1. Reminder of the great need here in Harrisburg (right in my backyard) - one of the places was less than a half a mile from my house....
2. We have it so incredibly good. I want to be thankful for God's amazing provision and being willing to share it with others generously.
3. It's all about relationships and partnering up with organizations who are doing things in Harrisburg.
4. Next time be prepared with more bottled water, long underwear, socks, t-shirts and gloves (so if you're donating, Bethesda is a great place to donate!) http://bethesdamission.org/donate/

Just some basic thoughts about this. I definitely desire to do this again. This type of stuff makes me excited and I really desire to see lives changed for Christ!