Common Word Community Service Gilroy 2018
GILROY, California — On Sunday, February 11, 2018, more than thirty Jews, Christians and Muslims united to serve 150 meals to the homeless and hungry of Gilroy at St. Joseph’s Family Center. Br. Mohammed Idris Hussain of South Valley Islamic Community led volunteer orientation with Pastor Larry Albright of Lincoln Glen Church. Volunteers broke into small buddy groups for some fun discussions before preparing a halal meal together. Br. Mohammed Idris Hussain once again barbecued his world-famous chicken to the delight of all guests and volunteers. Before meal service, Br. Afzal Mattu led his community in afternoon prayers, then Sr. Catherine Miramontes oriented volunteers to the wider work of St. Joseph’s Family Center. Pastor Albright offered a prayer of thanksgiving before guests dined. Then volunteers waited on tables, serving guests restaurant-style! Afterwards, volunteers also dined. Finally, Br. Hussain offered a closing prayer, thanking God for the joy of serving our neighbors in need together.
Many thanks to South Valley Islamic Community and Lincoln Glen Church for sponsoring, and to Br. Mohammed Idris Hussain and Rev. Larry Albright for organizing and leading. Most of all, thanks be to God for blessing us all with the strength and means to serve our neighbors in need.
Photos courtesy of Michael Carlson and Annah Liyah.
Read MoreMany thanks to South Valley Islamic Community and Lincoln Glen Church for sponsoring, and to Br. Mohammed Idris Hussain and Rev. Larry Albright for organizing and leading. Most of all, thanks be to God for blessing us all with the strength and means to serve our neighbors in need.
Photos courtesy of Michael Carlson and Annah Liyah.
