We made it!

Well, we made it, with all our vehicles, luggage, students and adults! 

Here is a quick snapshot of what life will look like this week. 

We are staying at the Journey church Ministry Center along with three other church groups, for a total of about 70 people. There is a "shower trailer" in which 4 people can shower at a time. 

Playing frisbee out by the shower trailer! 

The boys are in a huge room with all the other churches, and our girls are in one room with just our church. 

The girls room. 

Chillin in the fellowship hall before dinner. 

All 70 people are divided into 8 work crews. Our church is divided into 3 crews, and so will be working at three different sites tomorrow. 

We met as a crew to pick a name and assign our crew jobs. We also learned a little sneak peak of what our work will be tomorrow. 

Mike and Yoon's crew. 

Jon and Gina's crew

Bobby, Zach and I's crew

We are ready for our first day of work tomorrow morning! Pray for a great night of sleep and a fun day of work! 

Constant

Bags piled high. Prayers raised. Doors latched. Heads on pillows. Pulling out of the parking lot at 12:30am, the excitement is still detectable, even through tired eyes. 

Passing orange barrels and bouncing on potholes. As the cities and miles pass, one thing stays the same; a sky so stunning we can't ignore.  I stare at the black canvas glittered with stars. The vast expanse reminds me of how his love and presence covers us, 

fully, 

completely, 

constantly. 

Then, ever so slowly the sky lightens. So subtle and slow you barely notice the change is happening. Suddenly the bright blood-red sun breaks through the horizon and ignights the entire sky. Like a gift of joy can transform a season of sorrow. 

“Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind.”

Proverbs 8:30-31 NIV

What a beautiful reminder of the consistency of God. We are praying for the powerful love of God to invade our hearts this week as we serve in the city of Joplin. Please pray with us too! 

Safe travels so far. We are nearing the outskirts of St. Louis and just stopped for a breakfast break. Lots of sleeping and miles logged. About 5 more hours to go!