The scene in the dining area at Vintage Senior Living Center on June 25th looked different than it does on a typical day. The Hawaiian leis around the residents’ necks and the umbrellas in their glasses of juice were brought by a Saddleback small group whose members use hula dancing as a witnessing tool and as a way to simply bring joy to people.
Dawn Maestas, a Project City Hope city coordinator, organized the event and said it was amazing to see how much fun the residents were having and how many extra chairs they had to bring in for all the additional seniors who wanted to join in on the fun. The small group taught the seniors how to hula, and a few members of the group even brought their kids who hula danced to “Jesus Loves You”. Along with hula dancing to songs, the group even used scripture in their hula dancing, showcasing a beautiful and creative form of sharing the gospel.
The small group was so impacted that they committed to visiting Vintage Senior Living Center once a month. And that will no doubt be a welcome treat every month for the residents of Vintage.
To check out some great photos of the event, just go to www.facebook.com/ProjectCityHOPE.com.
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