Greetings again! I’m a bit late, but truly excited to share with everyone the event
that happened on April 29th. It was an awesome time of giving, prayer, unity,
and love. This health fair was in connection with Urban Outreach and W3FC. It
was definitely a great day for Compassion In Action (CIA). In agreement with
Pattie (from Urban Outreach), we were all doubly blessed! So, let’s get started in
sharing the blessing….
  
Below, you can see a little of what CIA is all about. All of these volunteers come
out once a month to meet the needs of people in the community by providing
food, clothing, fellowship, prayer. The health fair was a natural addition to the mix.
Can I just say that the day felt like it was God directed and God placed. Everyone
was in community with each other, working together so naturally. Loved it! And,
here are the people in line who we are eager to minister to….and, who also ended
up ministering to us. To the right, Pastor Ron of W3FC led us all in a word and
prayer as we prepare for the day.
 
Admittedly, in the beginning it seemed as if we were a little bare in the volunteers
for the health fair. But, thanks to all who came who stepped in and handled all the
stations wonderfully. I’m sure all of you know how important it is to just be
available and flexible. God always will take what we have and multiply it, which was
evident here. Thanks be to God!
Here’s a few pics of the health fair side. Thanks to Richard and family for covering
the dental and vitals stations! It was really great seeing a whole family come out
and volunteer.
  
There were so many stories that flowed through that day. I spoke with a few
homeless battling their own demons emotionally and spiritually, a mother who just
lost her son in law the night before, a man totally on fire for God, struggling, but
there to help regardless, and too many who lack the help and resources for any
health care at all…and, that was just in the health education station. What I enjoy
about the health fairs is that care happens all the way through, not just at a
certain station. And, it was a blessing having the volunteers from the church at
the end doing the spiritual care and prayer before people left.
 
Whew! I just saw how long this was…sorry! But, it’s hard to truly summarize
what went on that day. All together we saw about 35 people (that warrants
another whew!). It was amazing and I look forward to the next one! Thanks
again to each and every one of you who came out!!!
Eiko | 
