Common Word Community Service Gilroy 2019
GILROY, California — On Sunday, March 31, 2019, more than thirty Christians and Muslims united to serve the homeless and hungry 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. Br. Sohail Akhter, AAi co-founder, made a special appearance to update all on SVIC's Cordoba Project. Volunteers broke into small buddy groups to get acquainted before preparing a halal meal together. Br. Mohammed Idris Hussain barbecued his world-famous chicken with Br. Kelly Friesen and Br. Agha Bilal, chef extraordinaire. Volunteers waited on tables, serving guests restaurant-style while Br. Tim Moon performed live music. After guests enjoyed seconds, volunteers also enjoyed dinner together.
Many thanks to South Valley Islamic Community and Lincoln Glen Church for sponsoring, to Br. Mohammed Idris Hussain and Rev. Larry Albright for organizing and leading, and to Sr. Vicky Martin of St. Joseph’s Family Center for hosting. Thanks also to AAi donors for making the event possible, and to Loaves and Fishes for providing much of the dinner. Most of all, الحَمْد لله thanks be to God for blessing us all with the strength and means to serve our neighbors in need.
Photos courtesy of Michael Carlson, Mohammed Idris Hussain, and Vicky Martin.
Photo curation by Annah Liyah.
Read MoreMany thanks to South Valley Islamic Community and Lincoln Glen Church for sponsoring, to Br. Mohammed Idris Hussain and Rev. Larry Albright for organizing and leading, and to Sr. Vicky Martin of St. Joseph’s Family Center for hosting. Thanks also to AAi donors for making the event possible, and to Loaves and Fishes for providing much of the dinner. Most of all, الحَمْد لله thanks be to God for blessing us all with the strength and means to serve our neighbors in need.
Photos courtesy of Michael Carlson, Mohammed Idris Hussain, and Vicky Martin.
Photo curation by Annah Liyah.
