Well, our trip is nearing its end. Thursday was our last day working with the kids at the community center and we will see them again at church on Sunday.
Yesterday afternoon we visited the Freedom Center. This is the location of the National Underground Railroad Museum. While we visited the Freedom Center last year, this year's visit seemed to have much more impact. The students learned about various kinds slavery that still exists around the world today including sweatshops and sex slavery. If your teenager is on this trip, be sure to ask them about the Freedom Center and how it impacted them.
Thursday was a great day as well. Our last day of the carnival and Bible time went great. Even though they were hot and tired, our students worked hard. We ended the afternoon with the kids at the center by serving them sloppy joes. Our time at the center all week has been very rewarding.
Thursday night our group participated in a prayer walk. We visited nine stations discussing and praying about all nine fruit of the Spirit. For many students it was a time of renewal, encouragement, and spiritual formation. One student commented it was one of the best nights of her life.
Today we will enjoy a day of fun in downtown Cincinnati at an outdoor market and a Reds game. Tomorrow morning we will join the Millvale community for church and then head home. It has been a great week. I hope to post a wrap-up blog early next week.
shine!
Jason
1 comment:
Jason & Michelle,
It sounds like you all had an AWESOME week, and we have had you all in our thoughts and prayers while you've been gone. Thank you so much for leading our teens as they serve those that Jesus loves so much!
We pray you have an "uneventful" trip home today and look forward to you all arriving home safely tonight :) Love you all! Trudy
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