This weekend we were indescribably blessed by the encouragement and hard work of the first mission team from Grove City Alliance Church from Grove City, Pennsylvania. This weekend was high on the scale of intensity in or ministry as we dealt with spiritually, emotionally and physically challenging needs in our ministry and church family and we were so blessed to have the spiritual support of this team to encourage us and lift us up. Their hard work was a blessing to the Holbrook elementary outreach as we taught social studies and quizzed with the elementary students and treated their parents to a look inside their children’s education and a fun afternoon of snacks and quizzing.
This team ran electrical, demolished water damaged bathroom walls, painted a room for youth, organized freezing cold storage areas, stowed away a literal 1/2 ton of canned goods, and endured a rash of health crises on Sunday.
Chip putting his skills to work for the body of Christ.
The ladies from Grove City Alliance brighten up Acts 29.
The men of Grove City Alliance at prayer through the streets of our city. God provided a sign of his pleasure.
God provides our daily bread and hands to help distribute it.
Amy prepares a party for the Holbrook School In-reach.
They invested their hearts and prayers into our ministry and we believe that they will receive an eternal reward from the harvest to come in Hamtramck. For your prayers and kindness in Christ we are most grateful. Come back soon!
Holbrook Elementary School opened in 1896 and is one of the oldest schools in continuous use in Michigan. Acts 29 Fellowship has the wonderful privilege of walking in the doors of Holbrook School every Thursday to take on Ms. Housey’s sixth grade social studies class. Thirty-two students and five coaches enter the imaginary State of Punxatawney (the school cafeteria space) and Governor John (our own Pastor John) delivers the laws and directions for the Mayors of five cities. The laws come from Scripture such as, “A gentle answer turns away wrath” and “Flee evil, cling to good!” Each ‘city’ is responsible for good citizenship and to study hard for the quiz competition using jump seats and interrogative questions, (similar to Bible quizzing format) at the end of the day.
When a city team wins three times, they earn a celebration party at the Acts 29 facility. Our prayer is that we can build relationships with these students and their families, to transform the school culture in academics and character building. Three of Ms. Housey’s students are part of our Bible quizzing teams and have been actively sharing the good news of Christ with fellow students. The class represents the south side of Hamtramck: Yemeni, Bengali, African American, and Polish.
“Flee from the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
-2 Timothy 2:22
LOL is currently in the re-planning stages.
LOL was created to give elementary students (ages 9-11) a fresh perspective on life. It is a fun-filled, high-energy program designed to teach kids how to love Jesus with their hearts and their actions. LOL’s foundational verse is 2 Timothy 2:22 which asks us to flee the evil desires of youth and pursue the things God wants us to pursue. That is exactly what Acts 29 LOL leaders have been asking of our elementary students for the past several years.
LOL is a safe place for kids to come to have fun and learn about Christ’s love. The LOL staff are dedicated to making sure every student receives the care and attention that they need.
LOL also teaches young children basic life skills and gives them mentoring hands to help them improve the way that they care for themselves. LOL is a great place for young children to build a foundation to grow up on.
Other Acts 29 ministries available to Elementary school students include:
Chip putting his skills to work for the body of Christ.
The ladies from Grove City Alliance brighten up Acts 29.
The men of Grove City Alliance at prayer through the streets of our city. God provided a sign of his pleasure.
God provides our daily bread and hands to help distribute it.
Amy prepares a party for the Holbrook School In-reach.
