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Party Busted On Thorpe Avenue

By Robin Walters

Ok, to set the record straight, it was not your typical party that was happening on Thorpe Avenue tonight. No it was a party of fun, hope and encouragement. It was the Care-A-Van Ministries weekly cookout.  The Care-A-Van band was rocking the neighborhood with their lively music.

We got busted by our own editor of the Batavian, Howard Owens and his friendly watchdog (Howard forgive me, I could not remember how to spell his name!)

Howard being the awesome editor and reporter was out for a walk and thought he would stop by and see what all the commotion was about. It was great meeting Howard face to face, after all of these months of blogging on his online newspaper.

Care-A-Van served dinner to approximately 50 folks tonight. Of course the kids loved the ice cream cones! We are happy to report that the best part of the night was when 4 people received salvation tonight, by asking Jesus into their hearts !

We go forth to not only bring them physical food, but spiritual food as well. We let them all know that God has a plan for them,  a plan to prosper them not harm them, a plan to give them a future and a hope.

Thanks Howard for stopping by! It was great meeting you and being able to give you a tour of the bus and to share of the ministry with you.

We will be returning to Thorpe Avenue on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 PMfor a street church service.  Our own Mike Grasso of the Assembly of God will be giving the message.

Little Briana even joined in for singing with the band:

Chelsea O'Brien

For future reference, since I'm planning on (maybe) expanding my garden next year, if I have extra produce can I drop it off somewhere for you guys to pass out/use?

Sep 11, 2009, 8:41am Permalink
Bea McManis

Robin,
I'm sure by now you have received a thank you note from the residents at 400 Towers for the wonderful picnic and the return visits with produce.
The vegetables were put to good use.
There are many, here, who would love to go to the farmers' market but find transportation to the other side of town difficult to arrange. So to have produce brought to the complex was a generous gesture.
Thanks again.

Sep 11, 2009, 9:04am Permalink
Robin Walters

Chelsea,
Sure just email me at cavministriespr@yahoo.com and I will give you the details.

Bea,
Glad everyone enjoyed the fresh produce and the awesome picnic time we had

Be sure to contact Paul to book for next year.
Have a great week-end!

Tom,
The weekly cookouts are always open to anyone who wants to join in .

Have a great week-end All

Robin

Sep 11, 2009, 9:57pm Permalink

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