We have had some very busy days and have had a chance to experience many new things. We finished our work projects and were pleased to see the mural now up in the empty neighborhood lot. We got some time for free time a little yesterday and some today. We went to see Millenium Park and then Chinatown and a few other sites today. We also were asked if we wanted to help raise awareness for one of the nearby neighborhoods where they have a sort of 'take back the neighborhood' approach. It is called Friday Night Lights with a campaign for Peace in Chicago. The students participated and got a chance to see how people come together with such great passion for their community.
There was also an Anti violence rally with Mayor Daley attending on Saturday morning. Several of the local organizations and many of the neighbors attended the rally and then a short march through the neighborhood. Sunshine Executive Director Joel Hamernick was asked to open that event with prayer. It was encouraging to see Sunshine is a respected organization that is helping the community.
Your student will have many stories to share. They all did a great job and I believe they now understand much more about poverty and the causes of violence. They also understand how the Lord asks us to love mercy and act justly.
Tomorrow, we head home after service at Christ Bible Church. We appreciate everyone's support of us and this trip. We thank the Lord for a wonderful missions trip experience, for his protection and for his care. See you all soon!
Sharon on behalf of the Sr High Urban missions team.
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