Something tells me it's all happening at the zoo;

I do believe it; I do believe it's true.

 

 

 

 

It's a light and tumble journey from the East Side to the Park;

Just a fine and fancy ramble to the zoo.

 

 

 

 

The monkeys stand for honestly, giraffes are insincere;

and the elephants are kindly but they're dumb.

 

 

 

 

 

You can take the crosstown bus if it's raining or it's cold;

and the animals will love it if you do.

 

 

On Wednesday, July 28, 10 Mustard Seed kids had an afternoon of kayaking on Lake Waywayanda.  They demonstrated rather adept skills, for land lubbers.  Another fine Mustard Seed event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stand Navy down the field, sails set to the sky.

We'll never change our course, so Army you steer shy-y-y-y.

Roll up the score, Navy, Anchors Aweigh.

Sail, Navy down the field and sink the Army, sink the Army grey.

                 20th Anniversary song for the Mustard Seed Migrant Ministry

We celebrate the RDC's, who came to plant a mustard seed

Of hope, that only faith can give unto ya'

You showed us from the very start, the love we carry in our hearts

Can be transformed into a Hallelujah.

 

You taught "da kids" to sing and pray, be thankful for each precious day.

You listened to the God who's speaking through ya'

The One who loves the whole wide world, lives within each boy and girl.

They're standing tall and singing Hallelujah.

 

We only find salvation when, we lay our life down for a friend,

And when you give it always comes back to ya'

We learned from you to hear the plea of those in need and now we see

And hear the people singing Hallelujah.

 

Strong women, look what you have done with time and tears and work and fun;

You recognized the grace that called out to ya'

Compassion brought us to this place; we felt the love we found the grace

To sing out with a heartfelt Hallelujah.

 

And now we are a band of friends; we know not where the journey ends,

But on this day we offer thanks to ya'

You gave your life to follow one, the Prince of Peace, sweet Mary's son,

He taught us all the song called Hallelujah.

 

This ministry right from the start was born with God's faithful heart,

You answered with a "Yes" before we knew ya'

And when our life on earth is through, we hope that we will stand with you

Together as we sing our Hallelujah.

 

Written and dedicated to "my Divine Sisters" with so much love. Mary Lou Mangan

On Sunday, July 4, about 200 people converged on the Mustard Seed house for a celebration of our 20th anniversary in the Warwick Valley.

Songs; games; and great food puctuated the day. Among the party-goers were the leadership of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, who were recognized and thanked for their vision in the establishment of the Mustard Seed Ministry. A large number of the families served by Mustard Seed also attended and almost all of them brought along a home made food item. A tricky tray of over 20 baskets was raffled off. And later in the day, the pool was opened and was well used by many of the picnicers, on this very hot day.

 

On Wednesday, July 7, 11 Mustard Seed kids, along with 3 members of King of Kings Lutheran Church from Liverpool, NY, took a stroll over the Hudson River. Over the Hudson River? How?

We walked the new Walkway over the Hudson State Historic Park, that's how!

The Walkway over the Hudson was an abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland. It has been converted into a walking and cycling path and was opend to the public in the fall of 2009. It has quickly become a  key destination point in the Hudson Valley, and there is mapped out a 3.6 mile walk over the bridge; then into the downtown of Poughkeepsie; then across the Mid-Hudson bridge back to the starting point on the Highland side.

On this upper 90's degree day, we did not do the entire 3.6 mile walk, but went over the bridge and back and then had a fine picnic lunch.