Project Community
Ministry WITH not FOR Community.
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As a church and community, we are moving a local resident affected by the fire into a different apartment unit on site. If you would like to be a part of the move, and show your love and support to the Prescott community, please show up at Prescott Church at 330p, 3000 Prescott Road, Modesto, Ca 95350.
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Being Present in the Midst of Tragedy
Thursday, April 12, was an especially difficult day for our community. A troubled man getting evicted from his home decided to take matters in his own hands and gun down the sheriff on scene and locksmith attempting to deliver the eviction notice. This did not need to happen, but it did. In the span of only a few hours, a shooting turned into a full-fledged evacuation as the suspect had automatic weapons and explosives. The evacuation and standoff lasted for hours, into the morning hours of Friday. As a church, we had the opportunity to minister to those that were displaced. We fed them, clothed many, entertained the kids and counseled the hurting. We were with them. Then… and now.
The once blossoming community of Whispering Woods seems to be backsliding to the days of the Prescott Estates, aka the “ZOO”. Thursday was evidence of this. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Change can happen. But it will take you, me, this church, this neighborhood, local businesses, and a desire to transform. And it won’t work if the church stays in the building. It must go out to make real change happen.
Here are a few news stories from the Modesto Bee about the scenario and response.
- Church Aids Residents and Responders
- Church Opens Doors to Evacuees
- Church an Anchor for Neighborhood
- Most Evacuees from Shooting Neighborhood Have Left Evacuation Center
- Witnesses Recount Fatal Shooting
- Sheriffs Deputy Shot While Serving
How can you be present for your community, even when there is not a tragedy?
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For directions, click HERE.
Grass root movements meeting needs through community {inter}action.
