GCI’s Queens, NY, congregation (New Life in Christ) held its annual Back-to-School event on September 8. The congregation served over 100 in their local community, distributing specially designed bags of school supplies, serving lunch, and having special face painting and arts-and-crafts activities. The congregation’s Richmond Hill, Queens community is the most diverse community in the most diverse borough of a very diverse city (New York). As noted by the congregation’s pastor, John Newsom,
We are always faced with the challenges of diverse cultures and languages in conducting outreaches. For this outreach, the need was for Spanish and Mandarin and we were blessed to have these skills among our volunteers. Thus, we were able to translate our gospel message in these languages!
Here are pictures of the event:
Thanks for sharing! Excellent work, pastor John.
A global world we are! Spanish and Mandarin, not a combination that one would readily assume 🙂 Thanks for reaching out reflecting the love of Jesus.
Blessings,
Santiago
Always good to see these kinds of outreach – a congregation following the lead of the Spirit of God and meeting needs with wonderful interaction.