Oceanside residents blessed

About 2,500 people were reached in Oceanside on June 28 during the third annual Summer Explosion 2003 in the parking lot of the Oceanside Senior Center.

The event is a huge inner-city outreach coordinated by Community Ambassadors of Oceanside, a ministry of Ambassador Family Church. The afternoon activities were supported by local government officials and social agencies, allowing participants to receive free groceries and toiletries, clothing and shoes, haircuts for all ages, immigration paperwork, employment evaluations and referrals, as well as hot dogs and drinks.

There was also entertainment for children, including a kid’s jump, face painting, clowns and games.

Thousands of dollars worth of new toys and prizes were awarded, including skateboards, scooters, boogie boards, sports equipment and electronics.

A ministry spokesman said there were also 457 salvations.