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Chester placed under a state of emergency (With Video) - The Delaware County Daily Times : Serving Delaware County, PA(DelcoTimes.com)

Posted in on 6:48 AM by Unknown

Chester placed under a state of emergency (With Video) - The Delaware County Daily Times : Serving Delaware County, PA(DelcoTimes.com)

Check out the above link. Chester has been placed in a state of emergency due to the growing violence. Please pray that this time of lock down will give people the opportunity to turn their hearts from violence to righteousness. More police on the streets is not going to stop crime, only a changed heart can make a difference, please pray for my neighborhood, for Highland House, the missionary staff, Chester's Churches and the authorities.

Wheelbarrows, Windshield Wipers, and Turn Signals

Posted in on 10:55 AM by Unknown

OK, so first it was a wheelbarrow, which thanks to awesome neighbors, was returned. Then the windshield wipers from my car were gone, so I learned a new skill, I now know how to replace those. And yesterday morning I awoke, got ready, went out to my car, and someone had jacked my turn signal, the whole light! "ARE YOU FREAKING SERIOUS!" was all I could think. A turn signal! If your car needs one, go buy it, like I had to, and there was nothing wrong with mine, I didn't need a new one.

The turn signal incident followed a great evening. Vera, my "sister," had coordinated an amazing night of worship and unity for Chester Churches, Gospel Explosion!. The night was filled with dancing, singing, and fellowship. Satan really loves messing with the children of God. Please pray for continued unity of the Body of Christ in Chester, and that I respond to this theft with the love of Christ. I'm not going to front, it has been tough.

my girls

Posted in on 6:52 AM by Unknown

This last week I had the privilege of hanging out with five awesome girls who had spring break. We gardened, ice skated, hung out, went on a picnic, and talked about Jesus. Hydia and Hynessa have a relationship with Jesus and want to be baptized, they explained the Gospel message to their friends, and blessed my heart. Please pray for these girls, that God will continue to work in and through them.

Oh and so far this season we have started three gardens for friends and neighbors, there are at least two more to be done.

Another Day, Another Garden

Posted in on 8:13 AM by Unknown

Yesterday was a girl's day, my mom and I had the whole day to do whatever we wanted, we hit up a couple of yard sale, we went to the Friends of the Cromaine Library Book Sale, we grabbed lunch at El Patio, and then we drove into Milford for a visit to the Benson Street Co-op and CSA. It was awesome! Leah, Bob and Doug run stuff, and they have a great operation going. Leah is an instructor at Milford Music and she believes strongly in organic, sustainable and local produce. It was such fun hearing about how they do things. Benson Street, began as a CSA, but the neighbors began to catch the vision and donate stuff, like land and water pumps and time and a tractor, so it became a co-op. This is the kind of thing that happens when communities get together and share in the bounty of creation. It was inspirational to be on the land. I can not wait until I come back to Milford for my 10 year high school reunion, and see their harvest! Way to go Benson Street!

Central Detroit Christian

Posted in on 12:43 PM by Unknown

This morning I had the privilege of hanging out with my dad. So, I convinced him to go on an adventure, I love being on vacation. We hopped in the car and headed down to Detroit, more specifically, Central Detroit Christian (CDC) which is a Christian Community Development organization doing some amazing stuff in Detroit. I was so impressed. Mark VanAndel, the leadership and development coordinator, took us on a walking tour of the area, which included a stop at Peaches and Greens, the community grocer. He was a great guide and I left really amped about what the Lord is doing in Detroit. The CDC has community gardens, TUMI, tutoring, a new family restaurant called Cafe Sonshine, and several housing projects on its plate. Please pray for them, God is using them!

On the way home we drove by Hitsville USA, I had never been there before, it was fun. I really loved getting to hang out with my dad in Detroit. I also really love Detroit....

the Resurrection, Wheelbarrow thiefs, and Community Policing

Posted in on 10:17 AM by Unknown

Resurrection Sunday was a gorgeous day, not only was it sunny and warm, perfect for sun dresses and strolls in the park, it was full of newness. Life was sprouting in the garden, hope was taking root in Highland House members, and Christ had indeed defeated death. As I observed the garden, everything was in order, the compost brewing, the new fill pilled, the seeds germinating, and the wheelbarrows tucked away. Our little plot of land was ready for the spring break gardeners the following morning.

Monday morning came with sunshine and beauty. I did pick ups, four amazing teen girls, one young man, and Julie. We began to work, turning compost, seeding, moving fill, and wondering where our other wheelbarrow went. Who would steal a wheelbarrow? If they would have asked, they could have borrowed it, and we probably would have offered them some tomato plants. So, we put the word out on the street, if you know anything, let us know.

One of our neighbors, a real nice guy, just this last winter he helped us dig our cars out, was driving by, I let him know and he was upset. He thought he knew who it might be and told us he'd take care of it. We believed him. But thought that we we're out a wheelbarrow, worse things had happened, and this was not the end of civilization. We continued to work, while he tracked down what was ours.

Two nights ago there was a knock on the door. It was late, but I answered, and it was our neighbor, "I found your wheelbarrow, it will be back tomorrow, if it's not, let me know." He went on the talk about how our neighborhood is different, we do not take things from others, and we depend on each other.

Our wheelbarrow has yet to find its way home, but the accused did stop by and say he needed it a bit longer, but it would be back soon. He said we we not home, so he just took it. We know who has it, and where it is. Our neighbors love us and got our back.

Please pray for our neighbors, that as there is a shift in the age and race that the doors are open and welcoming. We were once the outsiders and now we are not, pray that we allow others in.