VPC Youth
Ministry to the Homeless
"Then the King will say to those on his right, `Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' "Then the righteous will answer him, `Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' "The King will reply, `I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25: 34-40
Ministry to homeless: The youth group at Valley Presbyterian Church serves the homeless of Los Angeles by providing clothing to those in need. Each quarter we sponsor a clothing drive involving the school and church. Virtually all of the clothing is immediately taken by those in need.
History: We team up with Love LA, a ministry of Young Nak Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles. This ministry was established in 1993 and holds weekly church services in a fenced parking lot on Wall Street in Los Angeles. Love LA is a vibrant ministry that has become a safe haven for the local people and a place of worship for all.
Population served: Approximately 80% of the homeless are men, and 15% are women. The remainder are children who come with an adult. Approximately 400 people attend church in a fenced parking lot in downtown LA. after which they receive food and clothing.
Clothing to bring
- socks
- men's clothing (80% are men)
- women's clothing
- sleeping bags
- blankets
- jackets, sweaters
- bags, backpacks
- stuffed animals
- shoes
- hats
Where we go
- Union Rescue Mission
- 545 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 347-6300
- Detailed Map
Who we work with
We team up with Love LA, a ministry of Young Nak Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles
(1721 N. Broadway, LA 90031; 323 277-4093)
Anthony Kim
askimchee@yahoo.com
Bowen Park
bowenpark@gmail.com
714 366-4211(Love LA Leader)
Kevin Haah
kevin@ynem.org (Love LA Pastor)Paul Koh, Deacon in charge of ministry
pkoh@hmausa.com
714 965-3899Chin Ki Chang (Carl)
chinki48@yahoo.com (deacon)
Music director: Henry Yoo 818 716-4164 henry-yoo@hotmail.com;
church email: younknakmp@cs.com
Schedule
9:30 AM Sunday School at VPC
11:00 AM Church Service
12:30-1:30 Eat lunch at church, Pack clothes
1:15 PM Leave for Skid Row
2:00 Setup chairs (Young Nak sets up between 2:00 and 2:30)
2:45 Service
4:00 PM Completion of service
4:00-5:00 PM Food and clothing distribution
Sample article for church bulletin:
Clothes needed for the Homeless Ministry (Sunday, _____________)
The youth youth will be ministering to the homeless of Los
Angeles on Sunday, _____________. We request your help in meeting for
their needs by providing used clothing. Most of the homeless are men,
so we are in particular need of men’s clothing. Please bring the
clothing prior to the youth room in Jonah’s (the building south
of the Sanctuary) prior to Sunday School on _____________. We need
white socks, adult men & women’s clothing, sleeping bags,
blankets, jackets, sweaters, warm hats, and small stuffed animals
(for pillows). Thanks for serving!
Dinner
(213) 628-3781
1001 N Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
