The First Prayer

Hi! We represent Esperanza Health Center and Grace and Peace Church right around the corner. We are providing free hypertension – I mean high blood pressure – and blood sugar screens in the neighborhood for the next three weeks. Would you like to have your...

Greetings from the mission field!

Hello SMI Philly blog readers! We, the team, hope that as you follow along and pray with us these next three weeks, you will be able to share in the blessings we experience individually and as a group through serving the people of Hunting Park.  Everyday or so, you...

SMI Philly Begins!

It’s July, it’s hot, and it’s North Philly… Welcome to the neighborhood, SMI! At the end of their first full day on project, the SMI Philly 2011 team finished neighborhood orientation with dinner on the Boulevard.  Good fellowship, a good meal,...

SMI 2010 Video!

Our amazing men’s student leader, Dave Chen, has put together a fantastic video that gives a glimpse of what SMI was like – and what SMI is doing in the lives of those who participated.  We’re already beginning to plan for SMI Philly 2011, so spread...

Team Pictures!

So this is Susanna – back again after the students have gone “home.” SMI wrapped up on Saturday, but all of us left feeling significantly different than when we arrived. I think we’re all asking, “God, what did you do to me?!!”  We...