By Sarah Salcido
After returning from a vision trip this past summer, the Lord placed a desire in my heart to invest time into developing relationships with others who have been marginalized in our society. Our vision team met a group of individuals in the Philippines who are involved in a ministry that goes into an impoverished area week after week. This ministry simply loves on people by listening to their stories and praying for their needs; I was in awe of their dedication and the amount of time they give to others. In the way that the Lord is relentless in His pursuit of us, I saw a glimpse of how we as Christ followers can be the hands and feet of Jesus by pursing meaningful relationships with others who may feel unseen.
When I returned home from our vision trip, I started praying for an opportunity to get involved in our own community and I became aware of Our Children Project. This ministry involves spending time with children who live in a group home due to immigration detention. Through this ministry I have gotten to know the stories of the girls that live there and have learned more about issues related to immigration. Immigration can be a controversial topic, but this ministry has allowed me to gain a better understanding of how God sees and loves these children at the group home: “Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your heart” (Zechariah 7:9-10). The opportunity to get to know the girls at the group home has drawn me closer to God’s heart and the things that matter to Him. I came into Our Children Project hoping to bless others and in return I have been changed.
Our Children Project will be launching new volunteer teams in April! There are opportunities to volunteer with girls or boys. If the Lord has placed a desire in your heart to love others in a tangible way and are interested in being apart of this transformational ministry you can attend a training this Saturday, April 2nd from 10:00am-12:00 pm. I know you will be blessed! For more information you can contact Bethany Anderson at bethanyanderson@solidarityrising.org
Saturday, April 2nd 10:00am-12:00pm
Crittenton Offices
801 E. Chapman, Ste. 203 Fullerton, CA 92831
Light refreshments will be served
To RSVP for the above training, please contact Bethany.
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So awesome Sarah, so glad you are apart of this important ministry! I can't wait to see who all you inspire to join in as well!!
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