Day Three Pictures

Youth Reflection - Sarah

Today I went to help box food at the food bank. We sorted out the rotten food and distributed food as evenly as possible to be handed out to the many people waiting to get their weeks worth of groceries just right outside the door. It felt so good to know that we were helping so many people obtain such a basic necessity and hopefully get them back on their feet.  After the food bank we visited the homeless shelter and served dinner to woman and their children. I enjoyed talking to all the moms and playing on the playground with the adorable kids. I saw God the most today in the hope of the children who kept a positive outlook, always smiling and laughing, despite their hard, unpredictable living conditions.

-Sarah, WPC

Youth Reflection - Emma

Today I went to a food bank and made boxes with food. It was amazing to me how much food comes in and out of that place. The food bank gives out the food for free which was also amazing too. I also went to the homeless shelter for woman and children, and served food there. We also took a tour around the area where most of the homeless people in Fort Worth live. It was heartbreaking walking along the streets and seeing dozens of homeless people, and thinking that this is where they live, and they have no where else to go. Today I saw God when I was serving the children food and playing with them on the playground. They were all so cute and most of them were very open and wanted to play with us. 

-Emma, FPC 

Youth Reflection - Anthony

Tuesday the 18^th was the day I learned the true meaning of being in poverty. For my group, Gryffindor, we worked at the Bethlehem Center with kids and in a food pantry where people come to get food for their family. I worked in the food department which had a lot challenges that involved several things to do at once - but it was an amazing experience helping families who are in need. Sometimes the homeless (guest) would come by and pick up a bag filled with little cans, juice, snacks and milk. There was a tour of different shelters in Fort Worth and we also helped feed the people at the women and children’s shelter dinner; then played some games with them. Then the youth had a pool party which was cool.

-Anthony, UPC

Day Two Pictures

Youth Reflection - Amanda

This morning I worked at the community garden for women who were just released from prison and were trying to rebuild their lives. It was a beautiful garden with everything from watermelon vines to Thai chilies (which we tried… and regretted). It was a lot of fun weeding even though it was scorching hot. Fun songs and good company definitely made the work enjoyable. Along with the garden came a smaller prayer garden that was shaded. I definitely found myself drifting over there more often than not to water the plants or see if they needed help. It was such a pretty little place and felt like a fairy garden. I really enjoyed working at the community garden today and cant wait for the rest of the week!

-Amanda, FPC