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Ashford Memorial Methodist Church

Serving In Houston, TX
May 28, 2022
Community: Houston, Pasadena
Partner: Faith Center Main, Houston Food Bank, Impact Houston Church of Christ, Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, Memorial Baptist Church
Staff: Justin Jones, Cara Juergens

GaGa Ball

by Justin Jones | May 29, 2022 1:16 PM

After church, we got to spend a little time playing GaGa ball. This is the first time playing this game for a lot of us, we had a blast!

GaGa Ball

Memorial Baptist Church

by Justin Jones | May 29, 2022 6:58 PM

Today we got to worship at Memorial Baptist Church. We started out with the youth department and then heard a great sermon with the whole church. 
Memorial Baptist Church

Houston Space Center

by Justin Jones | May 30, 2022 7:43 AM

Yesterday afternoon we visited the Houston Space Center. It was an out of this world experience. 

Houston Space Center

Ending the Day in Worship

by Justin Jones | May 30, 2022 7:48 AM

We ended our day yesterday with some great worship lead by the wife of one of our PPM staff. 

Ending the Day in Worship

Houston Food Bank

by Justin Jones | May 30, 2022 9:14 AM

Today we are starting our day at the Houston food bank. We are excited to bless the people here by showing love through the gift of food. 
Houston Food Bank

Job Well Done

by Justin Jones | May 30, 2022 10:26 PM

We finished strong at the Houston Food Bank. Together with other volunteers we unpacked, sorted, cleaned, and repacked 13,452 pounds of food. That equals 11,210 meals that the food bank can distribute to the 18 counties surrounding Houston. 

Job Well Done

Gardening at MBC

by Justin Jones | May 30, 2022 10:32 PM

This afternoon some of us helped in the Memorial Baptist Church community garden. We pulled weeds and planted some new crops. Everything that is grown and harvested is given to a local food pantry. 
Gardening at MBC

Painting at MBC

by Justin Jones | May 30, 2022 10:35 PM

Some of us helped Memorial Baptist Church by restriping their parking lot.  We also painted the curb yellow to help keep people from tripping over the hazard. 
Painting at MBC

Demo Work at MBC

by Justin Jones | May 30, 2022 10:52 PM

This afternoon some of us helped Memorial Baptist Church in their children's area by pulling up some carpet and disassembling an old stage. MBC hopes to replace the stage and flooring soon. 
Demo Work at MBC

Impact Houston Food Distribution

by Justin Jones | May 31, 2022 10:51 AM

This morning half of our group is at Impact Houston. We are distributing food to people driving up. They hear a 10-minute Bible study before they get the food. It is so awesome to be part of blessing this community. 

Impact Houston Food Distribution

Loaves and Fishes

by Cara Juergens | May 31, 2022 10:07 PM

This morning half of the group served at a local soup kitchen in downtown Houston. We helped prepare and serve about 318 meals for lunch to those who needed them! It was so cool to see all those who were served to be thankful for what they were given!

Loaves and Fishes

Kemah Boardwalk

by Justin Jones | May 31, 2022 11:24 PM

This afternoon we all went to Kemah Boardwalk for a little fun. We walked around, played carnival games, and rode rides. 

Kemah Boardwalk

Houston We have a Problem

by Justin Jones | June 1, 2022 5:39 PM

This morning are back at Memorial Baptist Church painting the stripes. During the painting, a can of paint was spilled and we had to spend some time cleaning it up. It was cleaned up well and you can't even tell the paint was spilled. 

Houston We have a Problem

Faith Center Houston

by Cara Juergens | June 1, 2022 11:02 PM

This morning half of our group spend their time serving at Faith Center. We helped sort men’s and women's clothes and put them out for people to shop. We also helped put out bags for people to put their clothes in after they finished shopping. We then helped people pick out groceries to take back home to their families. We served approximately 13 families today! It was an awesome experience to give back to the community of Houston!

Faith Center Houston

Galleria

by Cara Juergens | June 1, 2022 11:11 PM

After our hard work serving the community of Houston, we spent a few hours at the Galleria Mall in downtown Houston!
Galleria

Free Birds

by Cara Juergens | June 1, 2022 11:14 PM

After our fun afternoon at the Galleria Mall, we went and ate at Free Birds for an early dinner before heading to our final ministry spot for today!
Free Birds

Wednesday Night Food Distribution

by Justin Jones | June 2, 2022 9:06 AM

Last night we went back to Impact Houston and helped with their Wednesday night food distribution.  They were really busy due to the holiday earlier in the week, but it was so satisfying serving all of those people. 

Wednesday Night Food Distribution

Houston Skyline

by Justin Jones | June 2, 2022 9:17 AM

After working at Impact Houston we all went out for ice cream. The ice cream place had a rooftop garden and an awesome view of the Houston skyline. 
Houston Skyline

Loaves and Fishes Part 2

by Justin Jones | June 2, 2022 9:56 AM

We loved working at loaves and fishes so much that we decided to come back.  We know it will be just as fulfilling today as it was on Tuesday. What a blessing it is to serve others!
Loaves and Fishes Part 2

Faith Center Part Two

by Cara Juergens | June 2, 2022 10:10 AM

This morning we have half of the group passing out groceries to the customers and then we have a couple of people in the back sorting clothes. Our very own William is sitting in with a Spanish speaker who is a witness for Christ!

Faith Center Part Two

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