New York Missions - Day 2 - June 29

Today we (that's the collective of probably 60 of us) pack small plastic bags with a card about the church and two packs of Chicklet gum.  The bags had a pull off strip so the adhesive would fold and close the bag.  We did about 40,000 bags (yes, you read that number right) and then went out on corners of the city and handed out free packs of gum.  Jerry kept up with about how many we did, and the number that just he and I handed out makes me realize the number of people in this city who are needing to hear from God. 

Before we went out, Freddie T, the pastor of the Gallery Church, said that over 7 million people arrived on the island of Manhattan to go to work today, along with the over 1 million that already live on this island.  Just mind boggling.  He is so encouraged, though, that the number of Christians in NY has been growing since 2001, at a time when other areas are on the decline of church attendance/involvement.

Believe it or not, last week's forecast was for rain from Tuesday on, 40% chance and increasing to 60%.  There is no rain in the forecast now, and though it's been hot, it's bearable and I am so grateful for the "no rain" of today!  God is good - all the time!