by smiphilly | Jul 1, 2018 | SMI 2018
I could tell endless stories of the names and faces I’ve met this week. I walked into Bethel Temple a week ago, carrying the weight of recent life events with very little idea of what I was getting myself into and the problems plaguing North Philadelphia. This area...
by smiphilly | Jun 30, 2018 | SMI 2018, Uncategorized
Friday, June 29th. We had a full day of Door-to-Door outreach ahead of us. We trekked along, soon to be covered in sweat. “Hi, would you be interested in a free health screening?” Over the many significant encounters with North Philly residents throughout the...
by smiphilly | Jun 26, 2018 | SMI 2018
When I arrived at the house on Allegheny St. on Saturday morning, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. As soon as I opened the door, though, I already saw people bustling about the kitchen, organizing food supplies and utensils. This was going to be an industrious...
by smiphilly | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
8/29/17 We have [God’s oath] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. -Hebrews...
by smiphilly | Jul 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
07.18.2017 “Hi, we’re from Esperanza Health Center and Urban Hope Church, and we’re doing free health screenings around the neighborhood. Would that be something you’re interested in?” It’s amazing how accustomed I’ve grown to...
