We had a really full but exciting day. Thanks for all the birthday wishes and thanks Don. Parents,you can leave comments on the site by just clicking on the Comments word below our entry. We love hearing from you. We are doing fine, a bit hot from the weather but it has been character building today as we cleaned up an old lot.
Sharon
So presently we are sitting in the gym waiting for the staff so they can lead us in devotionals. Those sophmore boys crack me up!! Today we went to pacific garden mission and that place is HUGE! for those of you that don't know, its the largest homeless shelter in the COUNTRY! We also went to a church to clean up their lot for the friday night lights program. This is where this church goes to the high crime and gang areas on friday nights and bring huge lights and candles and flashlights and they pray on the hour from 7-1am. There has yet to be any crime taking place in these areas during these community time of prayer. The locals come and when they aren't praying they are dancing and enjoying community with those in the area! We will be going to some of this on friday and i'm quite exited :) fyi-the only white people we have seen so far are our own group. This is a BIG change!
I love you family and friends and i am a tid bit homesick. Give adam the best farwell for me before he leaves for China! take LOTS of pictures at training camp :)
love, ashley
hey, it's mary and i did exactly the same thing ashley did(no group work projects today.) Today was amazing! I loved cleaning up the lot and having everyone drive by and look out their cars to see what we were doing, even though it was (and still is) really hot. The day also included some fun surprises such as a visit from an ice cream truck, henna tatoos courtesy of Whitney, and a grill-out at Joel's house where I spent the evening hunting for "lightning bugs" in the yard with Joel's two little sons. Thanks for the comment, Mom, and I'll see all of you in a few days. Keep the prayers coming, and give my love to Jessica. I love you all!
Hey it's Paige! I got a henna tatoo for the first time today and it was really exciting. Cleaning the lot was a lot of fun even though it was super hot out. A couple of little of kids that lived across the street from the lot helped us out and they were really cute. Keep praying for us.
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You all sound great-so good to hear what's going on. Isn't it amazing to be part of what God is doing in that part of the world? As God's ambassadors you're making a difference. I pray that what you're doing will have a lasting impact. So hang in there with the heat. Drink lots of water!
Mary:
Great to hear from you - did you catch any lightnin' bugs?
We are really proud of you guys. God bless all of you
Hello all! Remember 1 Timothy 4:12, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the belivers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." You are a blessing and you will be blessed for serving the Lord in this way! Stay strong and focused on what you were called to do. You are in our hearts and prayers, Patti J.
Hey guys!!! I hope you're all staying healthy and hydrated cause i bet it has been super hot there just like in MN! I just wanted to say that I'm praying for all of you. Good luck! and take lots of pictures!
Ashley, Adam will be getting printouts of e-mail for a few more days before he leaves. If you can e-mail him his address is royalservantschina@gmail.com. I know he would love to hear from you. Dad and Aaron are leaving for training camp tomorrow and I am flying to Idaho. Everyone is on the move! I made rice krispie bars for 350 people, 22 pans! Some sad news..Ellie can't come out because of work. I can't wait to hear all of the details of this trip and what God is saying to you, miss you! Love, Mom
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