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Long Beach Citadel shows the love of Jesus to the community.
By Moy Hernandez, Captain
Members of The Salvation Army Long Beach (Calif.) Citadel Corps put their faith into practice late in 2012, taking a “soup, soap and salvation” service to the homeless of a local park.
After a Saturday evening young adult “salvation nation” service, over 30 volunteers went to Lincoln Park in downtown Long Beach to serve 71 homeless individuals chicken soup and a winter packet, which included a hygiene kit, hats, gloves, warmers, blankets and instant coffee. Members of the group prayed with people, sharing the love of Jesus emotionally and physically.
“What a blessed event this was to see corps folks doing what this Army was established to do, to preach the gospel and help the needy,” said Lincoln Hawk, youth ministries director at the Citadel.
The event was organized with the support of a local city councilman and many corps members. The Citadel plans to develop it into a weekly event.
