7-20-2016 Happy Birthday!

It was 4 years ago today that I had a crazy idea to get on my bike, ride around town, and meet with people on the streets. I didn't tell anyone that I was going to do it because I knew even my closest friends would try to talk me out of it. I knew some people would say that it was too dangerous. I thought some might tell me it was a stupid idea. I just didn't want to hear it. So, I went to the store and purchased the stuff to make about 15 bean and rice burritos. I cooked them up in my kitchen and ate one for my own dinner. I loaded the rest in my messenger bag and hit the town. I remember riding down Madison Ave and making a couple of stops. I rode down Cleveland and stopped to converse with some guys behind a convenient store. I then turned on Jefferson to stop and talk with a guy beside Manna House. I traveled on downtown to Handy Park and distributed the rest. While there, one man insisted that he pray with me. I wish I could tell him that his prayer was blessed. When I returned back home to midtown I sat down on my couch and cried. I had never felt so called to ministry in my life. I had never felt so empowered by God. I knew I would have to tell my friends about it and if they decided to join me, great. But, if they would not join me I would continue to do this until I could no longer do it. Oh, little did I know... A seed was planted on that Wednesday evening, July 2012. Such a harvest continues to grow from it. Thank you all for helping to nourish this wonderful plant!


Come celebrate our 4th birthday tonight by helping give, share, and distribute love to our neighbors!


We will meet at 7:30 and ride out at 8:00 we will return around 9 -9:30. We meet at the Carpenter's House, same address as the FUMC (see below). If you would like to help prepare burritos, we will start in the kitchen of FUMC at 6:30.

First United Methodist Church

204 N. 2nd St.

Memphis TN 38105

The Carpenter's House is the building beside the church. We meet in the back parking lot of the building.

Things you will need for the ride (must):

•   Bike

•   Helmet

•   Hydration for yourself

•   Flashers for front and rear of your bike

•   Backpack 

•   A giving spirit

Recommended for the ride (not necessary):

•   Bright clothing

•   old grocery bags (plastic)

•   care packages (hygiene)

•   Insect spray (to share with neighbors)

•   tools to repair a flat

Donations that we are in need of:

•   bottled water 

•   insect repellant

•   Monetary funds to purchase food and supplies Click Here

Peace be with you!