Washington DC Day 3
Let’s be honest – you came for he pictures… So here you go. You’ll have to stick around and read about our day to see the rest.
Yesterday (Tuesday) was our PRAYER day, with a focus on praying for the people of DC, praying for our unsaved family and friends, and looking for opportunities to pray for people we observe and encounter.
Today (Wednesday) was our CARE day, with a focus on identifying and meeting needs, showing Christ’s love and care in practical ways. In order to accomplish this, we partnered with a community center in a challenged community to help them put on a family outreach. This center is run by a partnership of Christian organizations and churches that want to impact their community for Christ. Our students were involved in running various aspects of this outreach including: soccer, basketball, various crafts and other games/activities. The end of our CARE experience was a community meal where hundreds were fed. It was so inspiring to see our youth serving, outside of their comfort zones in some case. I didn’t hear a single complaint, even during a torrential downpour where we all got soaked.
We appreciate your continued prayers. Please pray for:
- Several students who are exhausted or struggling from the heat and activity
- That we would look for an make opportunities to share Christ with others
- That we would listen for what God wants to teach us through these experiences
Washington DC Day 2
Today stared early, with a short, but interesting drive to our ministry host site. Various parts of major roads were closed or coned off because of significant storms and rain throughout the the night. We were a bit concerned that these storms, predicted throughout the day, would impact our ability to be out in the city. Praise God that He held off most of the rain, aside from some sprinkles in the afternoon.
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Washington DC Day 1
And we’re off. Thanks so much for your encouragement and strong support.Today we are traveling to DC, settling into our hotel, and having orientation.
Youth Outing This Wednesday!!
Calling all youth!
This Wednesday from 9 am -4 pm we will be having our second youth outing of the summer!
From 9-12 we will be helping set up for the Summer Shake-Up and then we will move on to a gourmet feast that will be prepared by the interns. After we are done eating we will embark on a Video Scavenger Hunt journey and compete for remarkable prizes!
Be there or be square!
Youth Outing – This Wednesday!
Beat the heat here at church with an afternoon of water games from 12pm-4pm this Wednesday, the 13th!
Come dressed in modest cloths that can get wet and messy.
Be sure to bring a towel and a change of cloths for your trip home!
All 7th-new grads are welcome!
See you there!
Time is running out!
Don’t forget to register for the intern lock-in before Friday! The lock-in is Friday night from 10:30 pm to Saturday morning at 7:00 am. The theme is a murder mystery and it will be up to each team of students to obtain the clues to figure out who, why, and what weapon caused the untimely demise of our beloved PD*!
There will be games, food, and some free time during the night. Don’t miss it and be sure to bring your friends too!
*PD was not actually harmed in the planning or…(ehem) EXECUTION…of this lock-in!