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The Great MIssion experience- Resurrection Sunday

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Family praying during the invocation before the meal is served

Helping at mission's in skid row is not just the perks of movies stars , but it can also be a great experience for all of us . The highlights of these experiences are the various feedings on holidays such as Easter , Christmas , and Thanksgiving...My most wonderful time is always at Easter. The Midnight Mission always has it's celebration on Easter Sunday, which many of us call Resurrection Sunday. For many of the people who reside in skid row and surrounding areas, the Midnight Mission celebration is the place to be on resurrection Sunday. Volunteers and guests alike come to the Midnight Mission on Resurrection Sunday because they would rather be of service than just be at home . One father brings his children to serve those who come to enjoy the meal of chicken and ham every easter....

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This father brings his whole family out every easter Sunday to help at the MIdnight MIssion.

The most exciting aspect of the event at the MIdnight MIssion is listening to the MIdnight Mission all volunteer blues band. Los Angeles area musicians show up to get in line , just in case they are allowed to play. It is amazing . I asked one Musician who plays at the Pig n Whistle on Hollywood blvd , if it bothered him that he didn't get to play this past Sunday. He told me that it is an honor just to be there that day and , although he missed a paying gig, he would rather be at the MIdnight Mission.
Happy musician who was glad to be on standby...


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Dick Van Dyke and Barry Liss






One of the many reasons given to me about the Midnight Mission Easter/Passover street fair is the party atmosphere. Many people tell me they prefer to dance in the streets ,celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope it brings to this weary world .... for those in skid row and the person who traveled by bus all the way from Compton to be here , they would rather enjoy the music and celebrate and be happy , this brings many.

One of the things I have learned is that the proof a program in skid row being successful is told in the amount of those that come back to give back;those that have been in the program. The MIdnight Mission has many alumni who return in gratitude all year long and during the Holiday season to help the Midnight Mission continue it's service to the community. They give in time , money, and service..
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Midnight MIssion alumnus leading the invocation before the brunch- he now leads the Celebrate Recovery Program at the rock church in chatwsorth.

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Barry Liss - Midnight Mission alumnus who organized the Midnight Mission all Volunteer blues band- he spent three years at the Midnight Mission when it was on 4th and Los Angeles



There are many many more..... and this is one aspect that continues to inspire me to continue to support the Midnight Mission.


Another neat thing about the MIdnight MIssion Celebration is the appearance of people you wouldn't expect....

This past Sunday it was Grammy Nominated Musician - Phoenix Benjamin-
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