BUMP is an amazing program that provides a way for youth to serve in different communities and grow closer to God. Our group stayed in the middle of Chinatown right next to the church. On Sunday we had the chance to experience a multicultural church service in the middle of Chinatown. We passed out many fliers for VBS in the Hispanic and Chinese communities. We hosted a block party that night at the church. It was amazing to bond with the kids by blowing bubbles and painting their faces.
We did a scavenger hunt on Monday and observed the Chinese, Hispanic, and Jewish communities. The poverty simulation taught our group to appreciate what we have and to not complain about anything we don't have.
On Tuesday, we worked in a community garden that donated all their food to the local homeless shelter and soup kitchen.
On Wednesday my group and I helped serve with Immigrant Hope. It was associated with another church in the area so we learned more about the organization. The leaders of the program had us pass fliers out to hang in the front windows of different stores to advertise help for people to navigate the immigration process in the U.S.
Then on Thursday we celebrated two of my friends birthdays by riding bikes in Central Park for our free morning.
Thursday night was the best night all week because we shared the gospel with all the little kids in our 5 day club. We had been running the 5 day club every night this week, and everyone in our club prayed to accept Christ that night! My heart jumped for joy at the children's decision.
Finally on Friday, we served at a soup kitchen. Serving at the soup kitchen was my favorite part of the entire week because it was really fun to help serve 340 homeless people!
The 5 day Good News Club we ran the entire week was fabulous. I loved telling other kids about God and sharing the Evangicube. My experience at BUMP was fantastic and I will remember it for the rest of my life. I encourage each and every one of you to attend BUMP and grow closer to God.
--written by Sarah from Pennsylvania, 14 years old
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