As Christians, we are told by the Lord to go out and preach the gospel. He also tells us in the book of Matthew to care for the poor and visit the sick.  The Caringbah Church Youth wanted to put these instructions of Christ into action.  Below, Jasmin Piho shares her experience with a new outreach initiative being led by Youth Ministries.

“Our youth leaders Luka and Sau Letele came up with the idea of an outreach program where we go into the city on a weekly basis and provide a meal for our brothers and sisters dealing with homelessness and poverty. We headed off to inner city Woolloomooloo, which is a well known spot in Sydney for homelessness. We decided to go on Tuesday nights and take advantage of “Cheap $5.00 Tuesday Pizza Night”

We ventured out in faith on a cold Tuesday night not knowing what to expect.  Initially we were going to go once a month, but we knew we could do better than that!

We now go out in faith weekly and put our own funds and financial donations from church members together to buy pizzas, drinks and fruit.  Recently, we have been taking along blankets and warm clothing which they appreciate immensely.

 It has been the most encouraging and heart warming experience of my 25 years — being able to do God’s work and show love to all.  We also take along some of the children of our church, and they love coming with willing and smiling faces each week.  This is just the beginning for us and I know God will use us to do great things.”

Caringbah Youth have been overwhelmed with the knowledge of the volume of people in need. But we need your help! We are a small church. We ask for other churches to come and join us in this ministry. Please contact Pastor Stanley Togafau for more information. Let’s all become Adventists in Action!

Contributed by Ros Klumpes