(Monday)…
Sometimes teenagers can go from clean to super dirty in just a matter of minutes. Usually, this kind of thing is the result of some recreational challenge or adventure. Today, all 75 of our teens got incredibly dirty, but they got it the hard way – by spending the day doing for others.
We began work at our various mission sites today; all of these projects are located in a one-mile radius of Saint Matthew Baptist Church (where we worshipped on Sunday), so our students get to interact with one another a good bit. But mostly all of our time today was spent working, not hanging out. Each one of our teens showed an incredible amount of effort, even as the humidity piled on, the sweat rolled out, and the dirt, dust, and paint covered them from head to toe. It was a day’s work that all of our teens – and our adult leaders – could be proud of. And more importantly, it was a day’s work that was done solely for the glory of God and the benefit of others in need.
Our worship time continues to be spiritually refreshing, just as our meal time and ‘down time’ continue to be personally refreshing. We covet your prayers and hope for a renewed energy and strength each new day of this mission trip. The work accomplished today was remarkable [one feat consisted of taking apart an old piano and moving all the heavy pieces down a tight, winding stairwell!]. However, I am more pumped up about the work that will be accomplished at the end of the week – both in the community of North Charleston and the lives of our own teens and adults.
Along the Journey…
Casey
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