After my presite was over, I spent the day as a tourist. I went to the where the World Trade Centers used to stand and spent some time at the St. Paul Church, which is only about a block away. This is the oldest building in New York that is still used daily. It became a hub for those firemen who were spending time trying to find survivors and those who were killed when the towers were hit. They have some memorials set up for those who were killed and those who spent time serving. It was really moving to read some of the stories. I saw one sign that said how the rescuers came there to rest and it hit me, that is one of the reasons the church should exist; to allow people to come in as they are and to find rest in the grace of God.
I spent the rest of the day walking on the Brooklyn bridge, shopping in China Town, getting pizza in Little Italy, taking the subway to the Bronx and looking the New Yankee stadium, walking around time square and down 5th ave, eating a hot dog from a street vendor and finally gettin a chai tea from St. Arbucks and drinking it in Central Park. I'm exhausted! I fly out at 6 am...my taxi is picking me up at 4:30 am, that's in 5 hours! I have to say I had a great time experiencing NYC, but I look forward to next summer and serving in the city for an entire week. Good Night and see you tomorrow at the Gathering.
1 comment:
Exciting!!!! i cant wait
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