The Body of Christ went door to door Sunday morning in the downtown area of Harlingen, passing out fliers and personally inviting our neighbors to come to a block party. Several Christian friends from another church had gone around the neighborhood the evening before inviting all who were home to the block party as well - the body of Christ drawn together in unity as we love Harlingen together.
The set up went rather quickly as so many volunteers came to help. What a joy to watch so many servants from FBC Harlingen come together for a common purpose. They worked tirelessly, loved so passionately, stayed to clean up and spoke often of their desire to see this event happen again.
The large tent for eating (the 856 hot dogs, 800 bags of chips, and 1000 drinks were all consumed), the Edge (35 feet tall double slide) and the other inflatables were all visible draws for the crowd. The antique cars, motorcycles, and fire truck were all great conversation starters, allowing many witnessing opportunities. The dunking booth, fall festival games, and basketball hoops allowed the children to test their skills and have some athletic fun. The pony rides and hay ride were something out of the ordinary that the kids and parents all loved. The snow cone tent, the balloon animal tent, and the health fair tent were all widely attended and appreciated by all who participated. The fishing boat casting-center sponsored by the IronMen ministry developed the potential anglers in the crowd. Everything was a complete success!!!
We were blessed to prayer walk the block, to pray with many who shared their troubles with us, and to love on many. I remember the couple whose house is being condemned by the end of this month and who were looking for a new place to rent. I remember the autistic boy who did not speak, but who smiled big to have a cherry flavored snow cone to eat. I remember the families who came to thank us for a hot dog meal - that cost us a dollar (how humbling it was). I remember the smiles on the children's faces that seemed to never stop; that is until they had to leave for home.
The weather was suppose to be hot and humid, but God blessed us with cloud cover and a great breeze that made the day cool enjoyable. God kept the rain away all afternoon, but brought the temperature down for a day that would draw the crowds out of their homes.
The entire day was seen by all as a miraculous day where the Lord expressed his sovereignty, and revealed his love to the world through the church. Like many others, I am just thankful that the Lord used me in such a great endeavor.
Loving Harlingen every day,
Bro. Wade
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