Good day to all, it is an overcast rainy day in NYC. It has been raining daily since Saturday and am about ready for something different. We had been having beautiful weather until the rain began. Was just right temperature to be out and about, and sunny. Will be interesting if the fall tends to be wet here, hopefully not. There is a hint of fall in the air and a few trees showing signs of giving in to the changing seasons. We are expecting some awesome color around with so many trees.

We have been busy with various activities lately. The food pantry’s have been extra busy, so Rachel and I have volunteered more than we have. Always interesting to see who all shows up for food. Some get several bags and some only one. Seems like everyone is watching to make sure they get what others are getting and some ask for other things, hoping to get more. Most of the people who come look as they need what they get and are grateful. Always a few who show the dark side of humanity. All in all, it is a very worthy work.

We are adding another evening service with Bowery Mission. This one is a men’s shelter for those who choose Bowery’s program to get off the streets and into a normal life/work environment. It works well, because it is their choice to start over. So, that will be three services related to Bowery Mission. Hoping it will be as enjoyable as the others have been.

We have had a change in personal here at the Mission