Compassion Atlanta 2005

Compassion Atlanta 2005

Compassion Atlanta 2005

Following the presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ on Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, about 80 homeless people walked forward to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. During the three-day "Compassion Atlanta" outreach, 120 people received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Love In Action also fed more than 600 people, delivered more than 1,400 pairs of socks, and distributed hundreds of Christian tracts while ministering on the streets of inner city Atlanta. It was an incredible outreach. We had a volunteer team of about 40 people from four states (Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina) helping to make this outreach such a great success.
One homeless man summed up the three days when he told one of our Love In Action team members, "Thanks for coming. If y'all hadn't come, I wouldn't have accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I know He's the only one who can help me."
We thank everyone who prayed for this outreach, gave money and donated supplies to make it all happen. Thanks to your generosity the homeless in Atlanta experienced the love of Jesus Christ, and one day, when we all get to Heaven, they will be able to thank each you.

This young lady enjoyed herself during praise and worship at the Jesus Jam Festival. She got on stage with the band and danced. Children in this housing project don't get too many opportunities to smile and have fun. The apartments are located next to "Million Dollar Corner," named that because it is estimated that $1 million is exchanged each year from drug sales and prostitution. The Atlanta Dream Center is doing a great job reaching this community, however. Every Saturday they do an outreach called "MetroKids," which provides great fun in a safe Christian environment for the children.

Members of the Love In Action team serve hot dogs, potato chips, animal crackers and drinks at the Jesus Jam Festival.

Susie Tuck, of Love In Action, serves a homeless man cheese grits to go with his fried catfish and hushpuppies. As you can see by the smile on his face, he appreciated the delicious dinner.

Martha Tuck, of Love In Action, ministers to a young lady. One-on-one ministry is a very important part of Love In Action's inner city outreaches. It lets the people know that we care enough to take time to listen to them and pray with them.

Love In Action President Mike Shroades delivered powerful messages Thursday and Friday nights. The response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in those services was great as nearly 100 people committed their lives to Jesus Christ.

The youth praise and worship band from Church of the Harvest in Cleveland, Tenn., led praise and worship during the Friday night service and Saturday's Jesus Jam Festival. These young people did a great job with the music and dramas. They also helped serve food and a number of other behind-the-scenes chores. They all have great servant hearts.

Love In Action Vice President Ken Tuck and Pastor Harold Smith of Eagle's Nest worked together for about six months planning "Compassion Atlanta." They both thank God for everything that happened during the three days. They also thank the nearly 40 volunteers who all did such wonderful work, and to all the people who prayed and gave finances and supplies to make "Compassion Atlanta" a great success.

	The three-day outreach ended with a Jesus Jam Festival at a housing project in Atlanta. Following the service, which included skits and praise and worship, 20 children came forward to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
This young lady enjoyed herself during praise and worship at the Jesus Jam Festival. She got on stage with the band and danced. Children in this housing project don't get too many opportunities to smile and have fun. The apartments are located next to "Million Dollar Corner," named that because it is estimated that $1 million is exchanged each year from drug sales and prostitution. The Atlanta Dream Center is doing a great job reaching this community, however. Every Saturday they do an outreach called "MetroKids," which provides great fun in a safe Christian environment for the children.
	Love In Action team members Jennifer, Debbie and Susie cook hot dogs to feed more than 100 people at the Jesus Jam Festival. Debbie leads the food ministry for Love In Action, and she did an excellent job putting everything together for all three days. Serving more than 600 people isn't easy, but Debbie made it look easy. Thanks Debbie!
Members of the Love In Action team serve hot dogs, potato chips, animal crackers and drinks at the Jesus Jam Festival.
	This man pulled his motorized wheelchair up close to the stage during the Jesus Jam Festival to give this little one a better view of the stage.
The jump house is always one of the favorite events for children at Jesus Jam Festivals. This jump house provided extra fun with a slide.
	The Georgia State University Choir provided some hand-clapping, foot-stomping Gospel music at the Jesus Jam Festival.
Steve and Joy Panjic, of Eufaula, fry catfish for the big dinner Friday night. The Panjics provided the catfish for this outreach. Thanks to their generosity, hundreds of homeless people enjoyed a catfish dinner. For many, it was the first time they had eaten catfish in years.
	Susie Tuck, of Love In Action, serves a homeless man cheese grits to go with his fried catfish and hushpuppies. As you can see by the smile on his face, he appreciated the delicious dinner.
Joyce Hall of Eagle's Nest Ministries, hands out new pairs of socks that Love In Action provided thanks to a generous donation from Doug Norris of Columbus, Ga. Since the homeless spend so much time walking, socks are like gold to them. They are always very appreciative to receive new socks.
	Martha Tuck, of Love In Action, ministers to a young lady. One-on-one ministry is a very important part of Love In Action's inner city outreaches. It lets the people know that we care enough to take time to listen to them and pray with them.
Love In Action President Mike Shroades delivered powerful messages Thursday and Friday nights. The response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in those services was great as nearly 100 people committed their lives to Jesus Christ.
	A youth drama team from Church of the Harvest in Cleveland, Tenn., performed two dramas during the Friday night service.
The youth praise and worship band from Church of the Harvest in Cleveland, Tenn., led praise and worship during the Friday night service and Saturday's Jesus Jam Festival. These young people did a great job with the music and dramas. They also helped serve food and a number of other behind-the-scenes chores. They all have great servant hearts.
	Love In Action Vice President Ken Tuck and Pastor Harold Smith of Eagle's Nest worked together for about six months planning "Compassion Atlanta." They both thank God for everything that happened during the three days. They also thank the nearly 40 volunteers who all did such wonderful work, and to all the people who prayed and gave finances and supplies to make "Compassion Atlanta" a great success.
Barry Bailey and Bill McClanahan did a wonderful job explaining the Gospel of Jesus Christ through performing skits for the children at the Jesus Jam Festival. Their ministry is called "Skits for Jesus." They can be reached at (770) 235-6541, (404) 374-7249 or Waterski8@bellsouth.net