ArtReach at MACSC & Housing, Inc

By Tori Landry - July 2008

Calvary Community Church has been hosting ArtReach for five years now, and whether it is overseas or in the Copperfield neighborhood, it has been an incredible success and a life line to the community.

On Friday, July 18th, Calvary adult and 18 youth volunteers partnered with MACSC & Housing, Inc. to bless the lives of many children and adult workers at the Sunnyside Community Center .  During the summer, this center provides care, meals and fun activities for approximately 120 children.  During the school year,  over 140 children spend their afternoons there.

The Calvary youth team arrived at 9:30 AM to provide a fun-filled day which included art, drama, dance, and group activities; but the program also left a heartfelt impact on the impoverished community.  Many of the approximately 50 children who were involved with the Sunnyside ArtReach event are living in very poor families, dependent on welfare.  Each child was hungry for love and attention, which is exactly what ArtReach and the giving volunteers were able to share.  Another important truth that was shared was God’s unconditional love for them as expressed through Jesus Christ.  After sharing the gospel through a creative art lesson, at least six teenagers responded to the message by surrendering their lives to Christ!

Through each individual’s Christlike kindness, the Sunnyside Community Center felt the love of God and was excited about joining Calvary in future youth activities. The seeds that were planted are immeasurable, and the deep influence of our youth and volunteers is inspiring.

It is our hope to continue to bless Houston communities through our prayers and outreach, it is truly rewarding to give back to those who are in need, and who appreciate it the most. What a privilege it was to express the love of God in so many different ways to the precious young people of Sunnyside.

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