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since we last talked…

March 26, 2009
By mark
since we last talked…

what’s been happening since 1 night on the street (2007) since the first 1 night on the street in november 2007, i’ve been trying to track the results. but with an event as essentially organic as the one we pulled off, it’s been a little difficult. after the event, we tracked over 200 people...
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Shane Claiborne & Chris Haw

June 30, 2008
By mark
Shane Claiborne & Chris Haw

On Jun 26th, Mark Zimmerman traveled to The Union Project in Pittsburgh for the Jesus for President tour.  Chris Haw (l) and Shane Claiborne (r), the authors of Jesus for President (Zondervan 2008) talk with Mark.  You can listen to their conversation about the book, the tour and what they’ve been learning. (photo by...
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Esperance and America’s New Refugees

June 2, 2008
By mark
Esperance and America’s New Refugees

Since 1 Night on the Street, I have continued to meet those who have committed themselves to city ministry, and those whose lives have been blessed because of the church’s response. Recently, I met Esperance Barinakandi at the English as a Second Language (ESL) class run by Building Hope in the City. As we...
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A Sound Picture from El Salvador

March 20, 2008
By mark
A Sound Picture from El Salvador

note: originally posted 13 Feb 08 Mark Zimmerman recorded this piece (click here to hear) on his recent trip to the Love & Hope Children’s Home in Nejapa, El Salvador. The 11-minute piece gives you a “sound picture” Love & Hope…a ministry that is far more than an orphanage…it’s an oasis in a small...
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sleeping in someone else’s bed – el salvador

January 23, 2008
By mark
sleeping in someone else’s bed – el salvador

This time when I woke up, I knew exactly where I was. It was midnight. I was in the top bunk in what used to be a boys bedroom at the Love and Hope Children’s Home, and there was a rooster crowing. Yes, roosters crow at midnight. …and at 2am, 3am, 4am, 4:01am…you get...
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sleeping in someone else’s bed

December 31, 2007
By mark
sleeping in someone else’s bed

Have you ever awakened from a deep sleep and had no idea where you were? In the early morning hours of November 16th, I opened my eyes and stared at a cold metal ceiling that I didn’t immediately recognize. To my left were a group of homeless people…sound asleep. To my right was…Tom Roepke?...
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more to come…photos from 1nightonthestreet

November 14, 2007
By mark


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…if you’re coming to 1 night on the street

November 12, 2007
By mark

two things… 1. all you need to know is in the PAGES section to the right 2. please feel free to leave a comment or a question about this opportunity
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here’s how it will work… LISTEN. PRAY. COMMIT.

November 2, 2007
By mark

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO MINISTRY WORK TO DO AT THE 1 NIGHT ON THE STREET SITE ON NOVEMBER 15-16. 1 Night on the Street is going to consist of 3 live broadcasts that will: 1…Give you a picture of the kinds of ministries available at various churches in the city. 2…Give you...
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“…I will show you my faith by what I do.”

September 19, 2007
By mark

The words of James 2.18 are the theme for 1 Night on the Street coming Novemebr 15th & 16th…”ON THE AIR” on WCRF 103.3fm…”ON THE STREET” at Trinity Lutheran Church at West 30th & Lorain in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. This event will not raise money. This event will not raise “stuff”. The aim...
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