Okay, I'll start off with last night. After we went around yesterday handing out lunches to the homeless people under bridges and at parking lots, we hit up Starbucks for some late night fellowship and blogging. Than this morning, to prepare for the sunday morning worship service, we moved all of our luggage and air mattresses. The service by Pastor 7 was one of the most meaningful and inspirational services I was in. We sang some new songs, but also some songs that I took to a deeper level such as "We Believe." I love the worship style that the church has, everyone seems so involved in the Word. People will dance around throughout the church, or they'll be throwing their hands about totally focused on God and God alone. Today's service is one of the reasons I am extremely thankful I was able to come on this trip. Another reason was tonight we were able to visit the Windsor's. We headed to their house and arrived around two. As Mr. Windsor started grilling up some amazing food, some of us kids played soccer, tag, and even some of the guys jumped into the pool. I, specifically was quite exhausted and ready for supper after chasing David around for about easily an hour. Apparently "elevators" (the stairs) would lock just as I was about to reach him. Conveniently allowing him go get away. But hanging out with all of them was a blast and the supper was fantastic. I was extremely grateful that they allowed us to take showers while we were there. So this has been quite a great night!!
-----Michaela
Okay hey this is
Naomi! so this whole week has been super awesome and amazing. I am
reminded like 1000 times a day of just how truly blessed I am by what God has
given me and by all these humble people. I went into this trip thinking I would
be serving and blessing others, but a lot of the time these wonderful people
are blessing me, and showing me example after example of the true joy only God
can give. Two specific little girls have found a special place in my
heart during this week. They are Mia and Asia, they're sisters, and
beyond precious. Last night I got the opportunity to have them both to
myself when their mom needed a break. They asked me if I had any sisters
and when I said no, they offered to be my sisters, and obviously I said yes. :)
This morning I sat with them again after breakfast and Asia had lipgloss. She
decided I needed some too and she proceeded to put it on my lips, and chin, and
all under my nose. Then of course she needed some of her own, and it
ended up on her eye lids, cheeks, and nose. She's totally going to be a
beautician. ;) I also got to spend the amazing and super cool church service
with a little boy named Kevin on my lap, who continually asks what my name is.
He spent the service drawing chubby ninjas. They were divine! Not only do
these children and their contagious joyfulness inspire me, but the women that I
have spoken to as well. They are so positive in their situation, and
never once forget to give God the glory in every situation. I can
honestly say I am jealous of their peace and joy, as well as Kevin's ninja
drawing skills. ;)
~ Naomi Rahn
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| Starbucks on Saturday night |
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| Carissa working on the blog... |
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| Before worship Sunday morning |
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| Outside the Garden |
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| Next door to the Garden where to of the men (Bill and Nick) live |
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The dorm attached to the church - it houses about 60 women and 40 children...
The 22 men live in three different houses |
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| Pastor 7 before the service |
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| At the Windsor house:) They were a great blessing to our group this afternoon - food, showers and fellowship. What a relaxing afternoon. It was great for the students to re-connect with Eddie:) |
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| Us with the Windsor family... |
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