Archive for October, 2009

Beyond Our Wildest Dreams

Posted Oct 31 in Articles by Weekend of Service Team 1 Comment

The eyes of disabled orphans and volunteers attest to a coming harvest sure to overflow any earthly storehouse.

Small Things

Posted Oct 30 in Articles by Weekend of Service Team No Comments

We came to plant crocus bulbs, but ended up learning about a neighborhood’s work and struggle to find community in a changing society.

Greasy Hands

Posted Oct 29 in Articles by Weekend of Service Team 4 Comments

For families in Hamilton County, car maintenance is a low financial priority. But when volunteers got into the game, they helped to remedy the situation…

Third Phase: Mind, Body and Soul

Posted Oct 28 in Articles by Weekend of Service Team No Comments

While hundreds of volunteers meet the needs of an organization, those whose lives have been changed tell their story…

Trinity Free Clinic

Posted Oct 27 in Articles by Weekend of Service Team 1 Comment

Even in the wealthiest county in Indiana, Trinity Free Clinic meets an overwhelming need…

Outreach, Inc.

Posted Oct 26 in Articles by Weekend of Service Team No Comments

Outreach Inc. has a rather unique ministry in the city of Indianapolis: helping homeless teens…

Photo Gallery: The Other Side

Posted Oct 25 in Photo Galleries by Barry Rodriguez 1 Comment

Because I have been lucky enough to have experiences with Outreach at Grace, the Weekend of Service took on a whole different meaning for me.

Through a Kingdom Lens

Posted Oct 24 in Articles by Curtis Honeycutt 2 Comments

Over the weekend, 3,000 people gathered to worship through serving others in need. The weekend gave me hope that change is possible in our city…

Fighting the Odds: Indianapolis 2009

Posted Oct 22 in Trip Recaps by Barry Rodriguez 2 Comments

Although my time with Shepherd Community Center was short, I left extremely hopeful for the near-east side of Indianapolis…

The American Dream

Posted Oct 20 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 7 Comments

In an interview with a Honduran immigrant last week, I discovered why an experienced medical technician is now putting on roofing tiles in the suburbs…