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In Focus Church

Serving In Memphis, TN
October 19, 2024
Community: Bethel Grove
Partner: Monument of Love Baptist Church
Staff: Terrie Reed-Jackson

Welcome to Memphis

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 19, 2024 9:48 PM

InFocus Church team made their safe arrival to Memphis, TN! After dinner and orientation, they settled in for a good night's rest to be ready for Worship in the morning. 

Welcome to Memphis

Great Worship

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 20, 2024 9:12 PM

We attended the Kingdom Church, another church partner where Pastor Steve preached on "A Church of Mercy". Worship service was what we needed to get through the week. After worship, we enjoyed lunch and Pastor Joyce took us downtown to some Memphis historical sites. There he shared some Memphis history and we had prayers of racial reconciliation at the sites. During our night debrief, we all had a moment to share our emotions and expressions. 
Great Worship

Midsouth Food Bank

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 21, 2024 10:49 AM

We started the day serving at Midsouth Food Bank. Our trainer, Miranda, took time to teach us about the hunger in Memphis and surrounding areas. About 400,000 people depend on the food bank for sustenance. We served by sorting food and non-food items. 

Midsouth Food Bank

Sorting Items

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 21, 2024 10:52 AM

As we divided into three groups, we sorted through drop-off donations. Sorting consisted also of unusable and expired items or those close to expiration. It was time well served knowing that we continued to help those in need 
Sorting Items

Rock Development/Limit Breaker

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 21, 2024 2:04 PM

At Rock Development/Limit Breaker Church, we were excited to see Ms. Deb because she always has several projects for our team. So, we were divided into four teams to take on the duties. Team One placed food boxes in the clients cars.

Rock Development/Limit Breaker

Team 2

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 21, 2024 2:06 PM

Team 2: served in the Sanctuary cleaning the chairs and floor. A clean house is necessary for the Holy Spirit to dwell. 
Team 2

Team 3

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 21, 2024 2:09 PM

Team 3: we put the food donations together. A big part of processing orders is to weigh the food before it goes out to do a daily tally and to place the items on an inventory sheet.
Team 3

Team 4

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 21, 2024 2:16 PM

Our last team, #4, worked on filling a pickup truck with debris and garbage. We all felt fulfilled in our duties and Ms. Deb is pleased with our service. 
Team 4

Room In The Inn

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 22, 2024 11:46 AM

The Room In The Inn partner is a family transitional and rehabilitation agency. Unsheltered Families are able to stay together while adjusting to circumstances of life. The rehabilitation program assists unsheltered clients with a place to recuperate after surgery or a hospital. We sorted and moved items for better placement. 

Room In The Inn

Goodwill

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 22, 2024 11:49 AM

Some of the items moved at Room In The Inn were being donated to Goodwill. Vehicles were packed to the brim to assist others. 
Goodwill

Team Effort

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 22, 2024 11:50 AM

It always takes a team effort to get the most work done. We got that work done quickly.
Team Effort

Calvary Rescue Mission

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 22, 2024 2:26 PM

We are back at Calvary Rescue Mission!!! This place is one of our favorite partners. CRM serves the men's unsheltered population in Memphis by offering a place to sleep, a hot shower, decent meals, discipleship classes and Jesus! As usual, we're preparing a delicious meal for them. Team 1 peeled potatoes and cut sausage for our Cajun Potato Soup.
Calvary Rescue Mission

CRM Team 2

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 22, 2024 2:36 PM

We were responsible for cutting the "holy trinity" of cooking: onions, celery and bell peppers. Oh, this is going to be good! The men of Calvary have already asked " What's for dinner?" 

CRM Team 2

Team 3

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 22, 2024 10:28 PM

Team 3: we were prepared for serving the soup, jalapeno cheese corn bread and pink lemonade. According to the men, it was a great success.

Team 3

Day 2 @Room in the Inn

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 23, 2024 9:13 AM

We're back at RITI for a second day of assignments. We're moving and sorting through boxes of items that will be used for the clients. 

Day 2 @Room in the Inn

Room in the Inn

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 23, 2024 1:25 PM

Here is our group photo at Room In The Inn. We thoroughly enjoyed serving with these passionate partners: Teri, Lisa, Megan and others. God bless this agency.
Room in the Inn

Day 2 at Calvary Rescue Mission

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 23, 2024 4:31 PM

We love making and maintaining relationships and CRM is so special to us that we had to serve two days. So, for dinner today, we're serving Breakfast For Dinner: Grit bowls filled with sausage and eggs along with butter biscuits.

Day 2 at Calvary Rescue Mission

Biscuits!

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 23, 2024 4:33 PM

Who doesn't love a good buttermilk biscuit?! Calvary's men will eat good tonight. 
Biscuits!

Dessert!

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 23, 2024 4:34 PM

For dessert, the team decided on individual banana pudding cups. It's a great way to end a meal.
Dessert!

Worship

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 23, 2024 9:43 PM

We ended our ministry week with the brothers of Calvary Rescue Mission. The music by Sonya Bailey was so soothing and peaceful; Karla Garrad brought encouragement; then Pastor Robert Rios and Josiah Garrad delivered the message of Hope. We all enjoyed a beautiful, spirit-filled evening.

Worship

Rec Day

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 25, 2024 10:02 AM

Our Rec Day included the National Civil Rights Museum. We enjoyed Central BBQ for lunch and spent quality time at the museum, which is a reminder to us that race reconciliation is a necessary process. 

Rec Day

BassPro

by Terrie Reed-Jackson | October 25, 2024 10:04 AM

Our final stop for Rec Day was a visit to the Memphis Pyramid BassPro for caps, alligators, and all that it offers. What an amazing week in Memphis!
BassPro

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by Praying Pelican Missions | October 25, 2024 11:57 PM

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Dylan Biggers

October 22, 2024 7:21 AM

Praying that God does mighty things this week. Praying for boldness and courage as yall go about God's work on mission!

Kari Beadner

October 20, 2024 5:08 PM

Praying for you all week FAM

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