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CIC's NCTA Outreach May 5, 2007

Just off the world famous strip in Las Vegas, Nev., 1,682 volunteers (many from CIC's ranks) came from more than 100 churches to serve 3,019 guests at this special Cinco de Mayo outreach at Baker Park. While parents availed them of many of the critical needs services offered at the event, children were entertained with over 50 different types of carnival games and inflatables. In addition to a Kids Zone, this outreach featured a special Teen Zone where teens enjoyed a basketball tournament, wall painting, inflatables, great music and drinking smoothies while relaxing in a coffee house type atmosphere.

Guests were able to receive free dental exams and on-the-spot care. Many of them said it was the first time they had been able to visit a dentist since they have not dental care plan and little money for such "extravagances" that many of us take for granted. Continued, below photos...

Enjoy the photos (click to enlarge)

All quiet the day before the Convoy of Hope, Las Vegas

In the shadow of the Stratosphere the Teen Area awaits it's transformation.

Steve Schorr, VP Public & Gov't. Relations of Cox Communications addressed the Mayor's Press Conference during the National Day of Prayer

Jim Dickson, Inspiration Networks, represents Christians in Cable at the Press Conference

The Mayor of Las Vegas, Oscar Goodman, addresses the gathered crowd at City Hall

...One dentist found that in one family there were several with serious and health threatening abscesses. She immediately took the family to her office in her own car, pulled the problem teeth and treated the problem. She then brought the family back to the event. The dentist was so moved that she asked the pastor of the church next to the park if she could set up a weekly free dental clinic to the disadvantaged in the church. The church agreed and the CIC-COH outreach and it's impact continues.

Medical screening was available and follow up care planned for those needing it.

The Hispanic Lions Club of Las Vegas provided free eye exams and vouchers for glasses for the guests that needed them. Again, many were in need but they couldn't afford to do anything about the need, until CIC and Convoy of Hope arrived to provide the resources. Continued...

Pastor Vic Caruso of Trinity Life Church - the host church and local coordinator of the Convoy of Hope event

INSP's Kristsina Hill (L) and Justine Bentley (R) with Mayor Oscar Goodman. Hill coordinated all PR efforts in the city while Bentley was the liaison between Convoy of Hope, the city of Las Vegas and Cox Communications of Las Vegas. They did a stellar job.

Convoy of Hope - Las Vegas 2007 - A view from the "Kid's Zone" to the activities.

Convoy of Hope Day - May 5, 2007. By order of Mayor Goodman's (R) proclamation of May 5 is declared Convoy of Hope Day in Las Vegas, Michael Redmond (L), US Director of Convoy of Hope, looks on

"Mountains" of bagged groceries were offered the guests as they left the event grounds.

...Many of the Las Vegas' social service divisions were present to help in job searches and to provide additional resources for the guests to get plugged into organizations that would help them improve their plight.

In addition to the essential services mentioned above guests were given multiple bags of free groceries as they left the event. They were able to receive free haircuts/hairstyling, nail care and a lunch of hot dogs, nachos, juice boxes and water.

People who requested spiritual counseling were directed to a prayer tent. In the prayer tent, more than 2,000 guests prayed with volunteers who spent time with them and offered counseling to guests who requested it. Over 300 of these guests committed their lives to Christ at the event. Thirty-two churches will follow up with these guests and connect them not only to a church, but also to individuals who will continue to help them. Continued...

Kids were encouraged to be creative using a sheet on the "tagging wall"

The "tagging wall"

Music, provided by INSP's Steelroots program, in the Teen Zone

Guests of the event enjoy the free nachos, hot dogs, and Koolaid provided at the event.

Ms. Shelley Berkley, US Representative from Nevada (R) playfully greets young guests at the event.

...Las Vegas Mayor, Oscar Goodman, spent over an hour walking the site, taking time to interact one-on-one with guests and also spending time in the grocery area, where he handed groceries to the guests as they left. Mayor Goodman also spent a large amount of time talking with Convoy of Hope Outreach Director, Michael Redmon about hosting events like this in other parts of the city. Goodman commented, "This is the type of thing that more people and organizations need to be doing to help those in need in our city." Mayor Goodman also presented Convoy of Hope with a special proclamation, declaring May 5, 2007 "Convoy of Hope Day" in the city of Las Vegas.

Also in attendance at the outreach was Nevada's U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. She recognized the impact of the event, saying, "this event sends a message to this community that the Church and government can work together and bring hope to hurting people." Continued...

Prayer and counseling were offered the guests at their requests.

Free vision tests and eye glass vouchers provided by the Las Vegas Hispanic Lions Club in the Medical Service Tent.

Free dental care and medical screenings were provided in the Medical Services Tent. This may have been the child's first visit to the dentist.

TBN's David Adcock and Jim McClennan on the left with the INSP's Jim Dickson (R)

CIC Board Member pat Thompson of Daniels, finishes another trip through the line.

...Christians in Cable donated $10,000 to the event and has raised about half of that from it's membership. If you haven't donated and would like to help us out to meet our 2007 budget, please make your checks out to Christians In Cable with the notation line indicating this is a Convoy of Hope donation and mail it to:

Christians in Cable
c/o American Cable Association
Matthew M. Polka, President and CEO
Suite 212, One Parkway Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-3505

You can also donate by clicking here and select the "Support CIC" button at the bottom of the page. Please make an additional note on the on-line page that your donation is to be applied to the "NCTA 2007 Outreach."

Dan Mulvenon (R) of NCTC offers Alan Babcock (L) of Jones NCTI a hot dog "to go".

Children in the Kid's Zone had their faces painted.

A view of the crowds at the event.

A close up of the line filling the grocery bags.

CIC Board Members: Dan Mulvenon (L) and Rick Dickson (R) join TBN's David Adcock in filling bags of groceries to be given to the Convoy of Hope guest.

Assembly lines allowed for many bags to be filled in a short amount of time. "Many hands make light work."

INSP's Tammy Burklin (L) and Justine Bentley (R) flank world famous comedian George Wallace who entertained the crowd at the event. Mr. Wallace was so moved he donated $1,000 to help the cause.

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CIC's NCTA Outreach May 5, 2007 Just off the world famous strip in Las Vegas, Nev., 1,682 volunteers (many from CIC's ranks) came from more than 100 churches to serve 3,019 guests at this special Cinco de Mayo outreach at Baker Park. While parents availed them of many of the critical needs services offered at the event, children were entertained with over 50 different types of carnival games and inflatables. In addition to a Kids Zone, this outreach featured a special Teen Zone where teens enjoyed a basketball tournament, wall painting, inflatables, great music and drinking smoothies while relaxing in a coffee house type atmosphere. Guests were able to receive free dental exams and on-the-spot care. Many of them said it was the first time they had been able to visit a dentist since they have not dental care plan and little money for such "extravagances" that many of us take for granted. Continued, below photos... Enjoy the photos (click to enlarge)
All quiet the day before the Convoy of Hope, Las Vegas	In the shadow of the Stratosphere the Teen Area awaits it's transformation.	Steve Schorr, VP Public & Gov't. Relations of Cox Communications addressed the Mayor's Press Conference during the National Day of Prayer	Jim Dickson, Inspiration Networks, represents Christians in Cable at the Press Conference	The Mayor of Las Vegas, Oscar Goodman, addresses the gathered crowd at City Hall
...One dentist found that in one family there were several with serious and health threatening abscesses. She immediately took the family to her office in her own car, pulled the problem teeth and treated the problem. She then brought the family back to the event. The dentist was so moved that she asked the pastor of the church next to the park if she could set up a weekly free dental clinic to the disadvantaged in the church. The church agreed and the CIC-COH outreach and it's impact continues. Medical screening was available and follow up care planned for those needing it. The Hispanic Lions Club of Las Vegas provided free eye exams and vouchers for glasses for the guests that needed them. Again, many were in need but they couldn't afford to do anything about the need, until CIC and Convoy of Hope arrived to provide the resources. Continued...
Pastor Vic Caruso of Trinity Life Church - the host church and local coordinator of the Convoy of Hope event	INSP's Kristsina Hill (L) and Justine Bentley (R) with Mayor Oscar Goodman. Hill coordinated all PR efforts in the city while Bentley was the liaison between Convoy of Hope, the city of Las Vegas and Cox Communications of Las Vegas. They did a stellar job.	Convoy of Hope - Las Vegas 2007 - A view from the "Kid's Zone" to the activities.	Convoy of Hope Day - May 5, 2007. By order of Mayor Goodman's (R) proclamation of May 5 is declared Convoy of Hope Day in Las Vegas, Michael Redmond (L), US Director of Convoy of Hope, looks on	"Mountains" of bagged groceries were offered the guests as they left the event grounds.
...Many of the Las Vegas' social service divisions were present to help in job searches and to provide additional resources for the guests to get plugged into organizations that would help them improve their plight. In addition to the essential services mentioned above guests were given multiple bags of free groceries as they left the event. They were able to receive free haircuts/hairstyling, nail care and a lunch of hot dogs, nachos, juice boxes and water. People who requested spiritual counseling were directed to a prayer tent. In the prayer tent, more than 2,000 guests prayed with volunteers who spent time with them and offered counseling to guests who requested it. Over 300 of these guests committed their lives to Christ at the event. Thirty-two churches will follow up with these guests and connect them not only to a church, but also to individuals who will continue to help them. Continued...
Kids were encouraged to be creative using a sheet on the "tagging wall"	The "tagging wall"	Music, provided by INSP's Steelroots program, in the Teen Zone	Guests of the event enjoy the free nachos, hot dogs, and Koolaid provided at the event.	Ms. Shelley Berkley, US Representative from Nevada (R) playfully greets young guests at the event.
...Las Vegas Mayor, Oscar Goodman, spent over an hour walking the site, taking time to interact one-on-one with guests and also spending time in the grocery area, where he handed groceries to the guests as they left. Mayor Goodman also spent a large amount of time talking with Convoy of Hope Outreach Director, Michael Redmon about hosting events like this in other parts of the city. Goodman commented, "This is the type of thing that more people and organizations need to be doing to help those in need in our city." Mayor Goodman also presented Convoy of Hope with a special proclamation, declaring May 5, 2007 "Convoy of Hope Day" in the city of Las Vegas. Also in attendance at the outreach was Nevada's U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. She recognized the impact of the event, saying, "this event sends a message to this community that the Church and government can work together and bring hope to hurting people." Continued...
Prayer and counseling were offered the guests at their requests.	Free vision tests and eye glass vouchers provided by the Las Vegas Hispanic Lions Club in the Medical Service Tent.	Free dental care and medical screenings were provided in the Medical Services Tent. This may have been the child's first visit to the dentist.	TBN's David Adcock and Jim McClennan on the left with the INSP's Jim Dickson (R)	CIC Board Member pat Thompson of Daniels, finishes another trip through the line.
...Christians in Cable donated $10,000 to the event and has raised about half of that from it's membership. If you haven't donated and would like to help us out to meet our 2007 budget, please make your checks out to Christians In Cable with the notation line indicating this is a Convoy of Hope donation and mail it to: Christians in Cable c/o American Cable Association Matthew M. Polka, President and CEO Suite 212, One Parkway Center Pittsburgh, PA 15220-3505 You can also donate by clicking here and select the "Support CIC" button at the bottom of the page. Please make an additional note on the on-line page that your donation is to be applied to the "NCTA 2007 Outreach."
Dan Mulvenon (R) of NCTC offers Alan Babcock (L) of Jones NCTI a hot dog "to go".	Children in the Kid's Zone had their faces painted.	A view of the crowds at the event.	A close up of the line filling the grocery bags.
CIC Board Members: Dan Mulvenon (L) and Rick Dickson (R) join TBN's David Adcock in filling bags of groceries to be given to the Convoy of Hope guest.	Assembly lines allowed for many bags to be filled in a short amount of time. "Many hands make light work."	INSP's Tammy Burklin (L) and Justine Bentley (R) flank world famous comedian George Wallace who entertained the crowd at the event. Mr. Wallace was so moved he donated $1,000 to help the cause.