by smiphilly | Jul 9, 2019 | SMI 2019
What a day and what a God we serve. Admittedly, today did not start the way that I wanted. I doubt anybody’s version of a great morning is walking out to their car with a busted window and stolen items. Praise God that nothing valuable was stolen, but at the very...
by smiphilly | Jul 16, 2018 | SMI 2018
Kelsey walked down the street, saying, “We have an appointment today! We have to be at this lady’s home at 10 am.” We walked up the stairs and knocked on Rosa’s* door. “Hola! Vengan aqui. Gracias por venir.” (Hello! Come in. Thanks for coming.) After her screen...
by smiphilly | Jul 13, 2018 | SMI 2018
Dear Heaven, Meeting you was the highlight of my day. After knocking on a row of unanswered doors, the sight of your sweet smile and sparkly eyes greeting us at the door of your babysitter’s home was refreshing. Thank you for acknowledging us. I enjoyed learning about...
by smiphilly | Jul 13, 2018 | SMI 2018
Sometimes it is visible. Sometimes it consumes the mind. Sometimes it is reflected in in their eyes. Through our door to door screenings, this mission trip has shown me painful stories and deep wounds. I saw the hurting gaze of a homeless man with an open wound...
by smiphilly | Jul 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Hi, my name is Simon and I’m from Esperanza Health Center and Urban Hope Church. We’re offering free health screenings—would you be interested?” It’s funny how such simple words can be an invitation into the messiness of people’s lives. Over these past couple weeks,...
