Hot Spots and Peppers!

I'm heading out shortly to have coffee with a local grassroots organizer and the head of a minister's alliance in my city.  The purpose of our meeting ~ to discuss a request from our police department to have teams of citizens PRAY in gang 'hot spots'.  That's right, PRAY!




It's going to be modeled after successful prayer-walk efforts in the city of Salinas, CA. and Boston, MA.  called "Night Walks".  Apparently, those involved with violence prevention programs believe that involving the faith-based community is essential to impacting neighborhoods.

I've been invited to "the table" because I founded and facilitated an intercessory prayer group, CityWatch, that met monthly and prayed for ten years for our city.  I'm humbled to be a part of this huge step in the "church of the city" connecting with city government for the purpose of transforming community.

In the meantime, I'm making pico de gallo from some of our garden peppers.

Hope you're having a great Monday!

Counting My Blessings

xo  Susy

One Man's Trash...

I was moved by this little video that carries a big message.  It's about kids in Paraguay that play instruments made from discarded trash from the city dump.

"When I listen to the sound of a violin, I feel butterflies in my stomach." ~ Ada 

For more information on these incredible kids,  Google

 

Counting My Blessings,

xo Susy

 

Sweet

 We celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary yesterday ~ and enjoyed a delightful dinner out with our son and daughter-in-law, with a very sweet ending.

We have so much to be grateful for, and went to bed counting our blessings.

xo Susy