FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2007
Contact Donna Dougherty
Lowell,
Massachusetts
ANNUAL OUTREACH EVENT
EXTENDS A HAND TO THE CITY FOR THE THIRD YEAR
For the third year in a
row, on June 30, 2007 in the South Common of Lowell,
Massachusetts a Block Party was held to bless the
city of Lowell. In partnership with host church Community Christian
Fellowship, various local Christian organizations
united
to offer a barbeque, pony rides, bouncing rooms, face
painting, manicures, hair cuts, entertainment,
prizes, and a
massive giveaway of approximately 40,000 lbs. of
food. There was no charge for the event and
1,500 residents attended. The Block Party will be
followed by "Caleb's Dream" a week long commitment
by youth and young adults, ages 13 to 21, who will
serve the residents in the city starting July 8
through July 14, 2007 by meeting basic needs and
extending random acts of kindness.
Caleb's Dream was patterned after Chain Reaction
founded by Matt and Katie Stevens, who with their
family, brought the training and ministry of Chain
Reaction to the city of Lowell in 2005 and 2006.
Caleb's Dream was born after the Stevens' son Caleb,
who at age 10, died in a car accident immediately
following the event last year. Even at a young age,
Caleb knew the value of serving others. "We are
blessed to honor this young boy's memory. He
and his family helped us extend the love and
compassion of God to the city in tangible ways",
said Senior Pastor of Community Christian
Fellowship, Raffoul Najem.
In the evenings Caleb
Dream
participants will gather at Community
Christian Fellowship,
105 Princeton Blvd,,
Lowell
from
7:00-9:00 p.m.
for a service which is open to the public.
Pre-registration for adult training classes starting
at 6:00 p.m. also available.
The following churches
and organizations served at the Bock Party and some
will participate in Caleb's Dream: Community Christian Fellowship, CCF Street Church,
Iglesia Christian Ebenezer AG, Living Waters Ministry of Hope, New Challenge, New
England Pentecostal Ministries, Somebody Cares New
England, Whole Armour
International and International Family Church.
