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Austin
initiates pack gifts with Master's love.
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[Austin]
During the 2000 Christmas season, the Austin Center held a two-day retreat
and a warmth-sharing activity for the homeless in the area. After the
retreat ended at noon on December 24, fellow initiates packed 150 bags
of gifts that had been purchased in advance. Each bag included headgear,
one pair of gloves, two pairs of socks, some candies and crackers, a
bottle of spring water, and a copy of Master's sample booklet.
After arriving
at the parking lot of the Austin Salvation Army's shelter, we began
giving the gifts to the homeless, who were gathered around the shelter,
and wished them a merry Christmas. We also sent some gift bags into
the shelter for the sick people inside. The shelter residents and other
homeless people all expressed their sincere appreciation to us. Several
young initiates attended the activity, bringing more joy to the atmosphere.
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In
the parking lot of the Austin Salvation Army shelter, young initiates
give Christmas gifts to the homeless, who arrived after learning
of the gift-sharing activity.
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In recent
years, initiates from the Austin Center have visited the Austin Salvation
Army's shelter many times, giving the homeless warm clothes and food,
or cooking vegetarian food for them. Each time, we have provided Master's
warmth and care, and at the same time, learned a good lesson in sharing.
