Frederick Rescue Mission In DC

spring break mission trip

Day 3

Today is the third day of our mission trip in DC. We went to Frederick Rescue Mission. I loved this place and enjoyed the people there. It is a very interesting place. It was a Jail back to 19s. We could see the buildings with high wall constructions. Now it is a place for people to worship God and Jesus. It has a library, living room, and computer room. It is a very neat place. They give away food, and have two programs to help homeless people to find God and to live with God. It is very impressive. We got there about

8 am, and went to the chapel. We led the songs, and talked about why we were there. More and more people showed up just to enjoying the songs. Even people who did not sing were there watching. It was incredibly awesome. After that, two residents shared their testimonies with us. It was very touching. Kevin went to Jail when he was young and his mother died of cancer. He did not get along with his dad, and he left home when he was about 16. Now he is about 30 years old. He met his girlfriend who became a Christian seven years ago. His girlfriend led him to the Frederick Rescue Mission. Now he has changed so much because of God. He wants to be a good hus

band and good dad. It was amazing and dramatic to listen to different people’s stories.

When I was listening to their sad stories, I was thinking that it was not God who made this happen, it is our own responsibility to take care of ourselves and the society. Our life is not just about ourselves, it is more about others and God. I am really sorry that someone is suffering because of other’s results.

Sixteen of us did lots of jobs. We removed the big branches, organized the pantry, transported the food, and served lunch. We also had some fun with the residents in there. We played basketball with them, gave them the attention, and showed them God’s love. When I served lunch for the homeless people who are not the residence of this building, I told them about my story and what I want to do. Some people just came up to us and said “God bless you.” After lunch, a guy talked to me. He was saying said it was goo

d to serve other countries, but our American needs us too. I felt so honored. I think it is true that American needs more missionaries too, even it is developed country. He was so sweet. I did not talk with him a lot, because I needed to serve others. By the way, The food was very good, and so I tried everything. Also there were two high school students who were doing the community service. I wish I had talked with them more.

When I walked around the building, I found a guy who was reading the Bible. I w

alked over there and talked with him. He was in a car accident, and one year la

ter when he recovered, his company did not want to hire him anymore. He stayed with his brother for a long time. Because his brother is going to get married, he can not keep him any more. He heard about this place, and filled out the forms. He told me he never read the Bible 20 days ago. He learned the Bible just about 16 days, and read different books, and prayed lots. He was very honest with me. He said he is still smoking, but he is not supposed smoking there. He is trying to quit. He said to be here he learned life is just not about him; he wants to give more to others. Every time when he sees homeless people come for the food, he feels that he needs to change his life

with the help of God.