Tuesday, May 28, 2013

The Front Porch


"The Front Porch is South Street's between space.
Between rich and poor. 
Between black and white.
Between the Church and the world.
Between stranger and neighbor.
Cross the threshold & join us in a space to be still, 
stay sober, find work, connect, serve, eat, & worship."
-From South Street Ministries' website





The Front Porch, as I witnessed it on Friday, May 24th, 2013

1. White bulb lights strung across pillars.

2. Mahogany walls, creating a warm atmosphere.

3. The tinkle of waterfalls into aquariums where fish swim about.

4. Sunlight streaming through raised plant beds.

5. People gathered around circular tables, building bridges of friendships.

6. “I got my license!” announced to all around with “Congrats!” in reply.

7. A quiet wave and smile from a stranger across the room.

8. Boisterous laughter bouncing off the mahogany walls.

9. Feeling a sense of community as a visitor.

10. Seeing authenticity and hope abound.





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