The kids are up and at their work sites for another morning of serving!
Yesterday they continued to work hard at their service sites in the morning. In the afternoon we participated in an economic poverty simulation. The simulation is interactive where students are given limited resources and a series of circumstances and then need to navigate the decisions they would make. The simulation gave students a glimpse of some of the complexities of economic poverty and sparked a series of awesome and thoughtful conversations.
Last night Jared again blessed our team with his teaching. He continued our conversations about issues of justice, injustice and racism specifically in American history and present day. Our students are wrestling with the reality of injustice and racism. I was so proud of them as I watched them share openly and honestly last night with each other about this topic. I listened to them ask questions, share frustration, and speak truth.
My continued prayer for them is to grow in their understanding of the character of God, that He is just and that He deeply loves all people. I pray that as His followers we would grow more in our compassion for the things that matter to God. As followers of Christ, what is our response to injustice and racism? I am praying for our students to begin to see what that could and would look like for the church, and for them.
Keep praying for us...God is moving in the hearts of our whole team.
Love from the SouthSide
Lauren
Thank you for the updates Lauren. So wonderful to read about how the kids are being challenged to think about what they believe and seeing the world through a new lens. Keep up the great work everyone - it's a privilege to pray for you each day at 5:00! (LOVE YOU KAT!)
ReplyDeleteWalter - It is great to see you working and growing. We are praying for you and have used your Eagle protype to build that father's day gift we discussed. Looking forward to seeing you and hearing about your adventures! Love, The Group Texting Fam
ReplyDeleteHi Faith and Chicago Fam,
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for you. So impressed with all the pictures and seeing the service you are providing. I know God is working in each of you and I can't wait to hear all about it. Continue to be blessed and be a blessing! Love you, Mom
hey @austinmcdeeznuts I am home from camp and i've never been so tired in my life and that's saying a lot. me,mom, and doodle are at the cabin now but leaving soon because rain is coming. omg! funny story about st.cloud, there was a huge storm with toranado warnings and everything and everyone was freaking out and i was like it's no big deal we will live but right when we got to our assigned dorms i responded to dads text saying "my night was good, but i'm probably gunna die in a tornado so it was nice knowing you" and i ended up sleeping threw the whole storm so no big deal. the food was garb but all in all it was fun. and congrats on fixing a bike because you couldn't even put a fan together so that's a big step for you. see you saturday ❣️ paige
ReplyDeleteDoodle Bug!
ReplyDeleteWe miss you!!!!!! Today's experience sounds fascinating. Can't wait to hear more from you. I know that your heart for justice and fairness must have been stirred.
We are so proud of you and the hard work that you are doing!
Can't wait to see you. We are now counting the days.
2 sleeps!
Love,
Mom and Dad
It's wonderful to see the students serving others in so many ways. We're extremely grateful to the leaders for their commitment and for this wonderful opportunity for the kids to grow and give back. We miss you, Drew!
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom & Dad (Tommy and Mark too)
Hi Oliver,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are all keeping busy in Chicago! Can't wait to see you on Saturday. So proud of all of you for walking out your faith and serving others!
Love,
Mom, Dad and Isaac too!
The Sock Thief misses you Annika. She is looking forward to your return. Uncle Tommy and family will not make it to the wedding--bad weather, flight cancellations, and full flights--so sad you won't meet your birthday buddy. Have a great last day. See you tomorrow--Love Mom
ReplyDeleteSydro, what a fabulous learning experience! Continue to let God work through you in His great way! Scoob-dog is doing great and misses you as we all do! Looking forward to seeing your beautiful smile tomorrow!
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