late late Thursday...

Wednesday stuff:

Today was morning work and then the 'L' experience. The kids were rock stars as they opened up and took risks to have spiritual conversations.

In the evening Joel taught on the Glory of God and the brokenness of man on display and how each of these is true. He challenged us to see the glory of God in everyone and everywhere, not just the brokenness. A great challenge to take home with us tomorrow.


Thursday: What a beautiful day. It started out with a fantastic hot breakfast, a little rain and some cool weather. Prayers answered.

Then off to work projects. Joel, the executive director from Sunshine, shared how thankful he was for such a large group because we were able to make a really big dent in their projects and get them closer to their goal of opening July 1st.

After a longer work day we all loaded up and went to the beach for a little devo time, ice cream and fun. The water was cold but the sand was warm and there was plenty of space to run or just sit and be with friends.

After a surprise dinner of Harold's chicken we had the pleasure of attending a prayer service at New Beginnings - another church in Woodlawn. They are believing for big impossible things from God and we got to pray with them and they also prayed over us. It was a really really great day.

We spent some time at the end of the night talking a bit about what God has been doing. The students are seeing God's glory everywhere and want to bring this perspective back home with them. Such great insightful kids you have. I am trusting God to continue to press and make them uncomfortable so they will be moved for him.

Some of their words:

"God has given me a new perspective on the homeless through the mealshare. On Tuesday I met Carl sitting on the side of the walk. Our group approached him hesitantly as this was pushing us way outside of our comfort zone. We talk dot Carl for an hour and a half. He was previously addicted to hard drugs but praised God that the had freed him from that horrible habit. I admired Carl's openness to talk about his struggle and and God's glory through all of it Carl also talked about his few near death experiences including a 3 month coma. Carl knows he's here for a reason - to further God's kingdom. PS miss you fan - disappoint you haven't written any embarrassing blog comment :)" Aly H.

"I have been working on the construction and shoveling crew and have been shown God's love and kindness through off the people in the community. They always are so kind and generous to su even when they have so little, which has motivated me even more. The L train and mealshare were really fun and entertaining because we go to see and experience the city as well as the people. It has been a real eye-opening experience that has showed me that I should be more thankful." Hunter

Must sleep. More tomorrow! Thank you thank you for your prayers! We really do feel them!