Convoy pics.

Here are pics from Convoy of Hope yesterday, hosted by Safehouse Outreach.  There were about 3,000 people.  A whole lotta groceries, haircuts, and other necessities were given away.  I volunteered at the stage, where were some talented musical acts.  1-A-Chord was there.  I love those guys.  I told one of them that they’re like a Christian Kool & the Gang.  I also enjoyed hearing some talented guys I’d never heard like my new friend Scott Free.  Dude can freestyle like crazy.  It was really impressive.   And then there was Angel, freestyling in espanol.

 

I didn’t feel like I did much.  I tried to make sure the bands knew how much time they had before they went on stage.  I passed out water to the musicians.  The best part of the day was helping a guy named Rufus recharge his wheelchair using an outlet on stage.  I hate that I didn’t get a picture of him.

 

Visiting Safehouse

     Tonight’s visit to Safehouse Outreach in downtown Atlanta will not be our last.  My Iphone took blurrier pics than usual, but take a look anyway.  We took a group of about a dozen people including  Joni “INOJ” Portee, some Second Wave members and parents (including my wife and son and the Woffords) and other friends (like Adam, Bill, Will, and Nancy).  Also ran into (recent Dove winner) Seth Condrey there.

     We first walked into a worship service geared towards Atlanta’s homeless.  The band 1-A-Chord was playing and they were ridiculous - tight vocals and nasty funk; these guys were for real and were great to hang out with as well.  Then we took the Safehouse tour and learned about opportunities to serve, in ways both musical and non-musical.  One of these ways is the Convoy of Hope event August 9th in the World Congress Center parking lot.  Safehouse needs 3000 volunteers to help pass out groceries, among other things.  We will be there!  Will you?

 

Heading downtown

Please watch the video below.  ONE Atlanta is heading downtown to Safehouse Outreach this Tuesday, May 13th, at 7pm.  It’s our first official visit and we’ll mostly be getting to know them, seeing what they do, and hearing a band, made up of volunteers, called 1-A-Chord; word has it they’re an impressive group of musicians.  On later visits, we’ll be working, playing music, serving soup, whatever we can do to help.  Whether you’re a musician or not, please click here and comment if you’re interested in going.  I’ll get you more details.