As you can see from the debrief notes below, today was an awesome, packed day! Today we hit downtown Chicago again and this time we came with loads of sack lunches to pass out to the homeless. It was awesome to see each and every student step out of their comfort zone and walk up to a homeless person and offer them food, ask their name and offer to pray for them. Many of our groups entered into lengthy conversations and spent some time laughing with, listening to and caring for these people.
Students encountered very different reactions and it was awesome to hear all the stories of how no matter how they responded the students continued to encourage and show the love of Jesus to everybody they encountered. Lots of great stories and memories from the day!
Tomorrow we shift gears and jump into some physical work at Riverwoods Christian Center. Should be a great day!
I've just read through the qoutes from Wednesday, for the third time. Each time I weep for the lonely, I weep for the love of Jesus you are sharing, and I weep with pride for all of you on the Chicago Team. You are out there changing lives, spreading the word of God, making sure these people know they matter!
ReplyDeleteYou are all blessed. You are all strong. You are all messengers. Take in every moment, for this experience will be part of who you are for the rest of your lives.
To my daughter, Abby Wachs, I love you dearly. My heart swells with pride knowing where you are, who you are with, and what you are doing. You are following the path that has been laid before you, and that takes courage and faith. God worked through you to bring our family to GCC and we have never looked back. Keep it up sweetheart! We love & miss you!
PS. Lola has taken over your room.
Payton,
ReplyDeleteWe are all so proud of you and the rest of the group. The generosity you offer is a blessing to those you are helping and a personal spiritual gift to yourselves.
Be safe and we know your journey will be a rewarding one and your lives will be enriched for this unique experience.
Love,
Dad
Hi Chicago Team,
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to see what you are doing in Chicago for God. You have touched so many lives not only in Chicago but us back home who marvel at you boldness to show God's Love. Keep it up. Get a good night's sleep and spiritually ramped up for tomorrow's work day. Wish I was there.
Love, Mom Marzke
Gloria, Grace misses you a lot!
Hi Chicago Team! Wanted to let you know we are thinking about you. Keep reaching out, you are not to young to reach people for Jesus!
ReplyDeleteWe miss you LINCOLN! U2 Joel!!!
Love to all
Bowers' family
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