Our day began by attending Sunday service at Christ Bible Church. Our team was so encouraged to be under the teaching of Pastor Ford and to be a part of an amazing time of worship and prayer.
From there we went to Millennium Park to explore! Afterwards we enjoyed lunch at Navy Pier and headed to the Skydeck at Willis Tower! The view from the top of the Skydeck is incredible and our team was blessed to have a devotional time by the Southside windows.
We then went back to Sunshine and Jared kicked off our nightly teachings about poverty, injustice, and God's heart for the poor. I am so excited for our students to dig further into these issues and learn from amazing ministry leaders like Jared and Joel Hamernick.
We also got to celebrate Maddie's birthday with candle's, cookies, and of course, an amazing chorus of Happy Birthday!
Students will begin serving in their work groups tomorrow morning! They are already sound asleep.
Thank you so much for your prayer support! You can also support and encourage our team by leaving comments (either a specific note to your student or a note to the entire team!) We read them out loud at meal times...so fun!
Keep praying for us!
Love from the 2016 Chicago Team!
-Lauren
Georgia peach!
ReplyDeleteHey babe.
Alayne showed me a pic Joel sent of you yesterday at Navy Pier and someone must have started chopping onions at the same time cuz my eyes got all watery. So yeah, there's that.
Miss you! But happy you're on this adventure and pray for God's goodness and love to utterly overwhelm you as you serve him there.
Btw...it's our last day with Evie here. I showed her your picture and she squealed, "DOH-DA!!!" & tried to tickle your face saying, "ticko ticko ticko DOH-DA!!!" :D
Anyhooo...
Love you!
XO
The mother-ship.
Hi Baby BoBo Love and miss you! Sounds like you are having fun! Remember Mark's work "whatever" Be open to whatever God wants you to do Your room is staying so clean while you are away! I promise I am not touching things!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun and be good, wear your sunscreen and get a goods nights sleep Can not wait to hear about toady Love Mom
I forgot Dad, Keely, Syd, and Alex all say HI!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Paul Honey,
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed the pictures from Sunday's sight-seeing adventures. Hope everyone is working hard on their projects today and enjoying the trip. Toby misses you!
Love, Mom
Hi Grace! Hope you had a great time running around Chicago! Fun city:) I also home you are learning more about yourself, others & your faith. Keep your heart open & keep working hard! Love and miss you❤️ Hi to Chloe😀
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom & Rich
Hi Camryn!What a great opportunity you have to be a "light for Jesus". Remember Isaiah 41:10 (I will uphold you with my victorious right hand). Work hard and keep focused on the task. Lifting all of you up in prayer!
ReplyDeleteLove, Grandpa and Grandma J
Hey Camryn!
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking and praying for you and your group. Can't wait to hear all about it. Wasnt the sky deck amazing? Pat and I have done that too. Keep the faith and know that Jesus is with all of you this week and know that the light of Jesus will be shown through you. Hug, Judy
Hi goose! Look at you, front and center on the blog photo page! We miss you. Dad and I are excited to hear all about your work group and the people you are meeting at Sunshine Gospel Ministry. Praying for you and the whole team. Love Mom
ReplyDeleteHey Som-Yaya,
ReplyDeleteIt sure is strange being on our family trip to the North Shore without you, but we know you are doing God's work there. Or at least we hope you are since we didn't see you in the group photo!
Despite the hard work you did there today, we bet you found it more palatable than the five-mile hike the rest of us did! ��
We love you so much Punky!
Love,
Dad and Mom
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteWe miss you being home but know the Holy Spirit will work powerfully in and through you. I'm excited to hear about your experiences and the teaching you've had, and how God works it into your heart. We love you and are praying for you. Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Xoxo, Mom
Hey, Lilly-loo!
ReplyDeleteWe are so proud of you and all you and the rest of the gang are doing in Chi-town! You will bless so many people with your brilliant smile and joyful laugh. Robbie is all set at camp ... Hilltop cabin. Emily is taking care of Cookie while Dad is at work. Bonnie and I are all packed up and ready to go tomorrow. I will be praying daily for you and the rest of the Chicago team .... Praying for safety, compassion, courage and openness to WHATEVER it is God has in store for you! Shine for Jesus! Te quiero muchisimo!!!!! Mom