Community Christian was invited to serve the homeless at the Thanksgiving in March event at the Broward Outreach Center in Pompano.

58 volunteers from CCC spent Good Friday at the homeless shelter.  Worship Pastor Brian Beckner and members of the Worship Team played worship music outdoors in the courtyard.  The music created a festive party atmosphere.

About 10 from CCC volunteered to wash the feet of the homeless, and the homeless lined up waiting for their turn.  Watching the interactions between our volunteers and the homeless was profound.

Some volunteers started up a volleyball game, while others played basketball.  The physical activity seemed to be a common language.

We set up tables decorating them with table cloths and center pieces, and we worked in the kitchen helping to prepare the food.  The homeless were instructed to take a seat because they were the guest of honor.  On Good Friday, they wouldn’t be standing in a food line with their hands out…they sat down and they were served!  CCC served them restaurant style.  Meals, drinks and desserts were delivered to each person sitting down.  Then we cleaned up after them.

After lunch we passed out the Hope Totes that CCC assembled and donated at our last Community Impact Event.  Hope Totes are filled with personal hygiene items that the homeless can use to clean up and feel better about themselves.

It was a Great Day!  Lives were touched as the volunteers of CCC let God’s light shine through them.