Comfort Zones are Crushes

That's a wrap on day two! This was the first day at our work sites and was a time of settling into the environment we are placed in, getting to know the people and what work really needs to happen in the facilities. Someone times what seems to be just a simply day of pulling weeds can turn into a day of diving into loving on the people you encounter and trying to form relationships that will have an impact. I think that a lot of us realized today that we aren't the entire picture isn't these peoples' lives. Just smiling at someone you pass on the sidewalk could be the only love they encounter and seriously place a piece of God in their hearts.

Here is a glimpse into each site:

Crew #11 - We visited the senior living facilities.  We met some wonderful and wise people.  We assisted Gloria who was the service coordinator.  There were people who became her assistants, some taught the residents how to use the computers, and others helped by going door to door giving surveys and just getting to talk to the residents.  It was very encouraging to talk with some of the residents and to see how strong their faith is and getting to know a little bit about them and gain pieces of wisdom.  I can't wait to see what the rest of the week holds for us! -Leah

Crew #6 - Today we went to a church not far from the Titan's stadium. My Crew got to work with kids at their VBS for the first three hours, then we helped organize chairs and tables for the church. We somewhat got dispersed, but most of us were with the 3 year olds. There were 22 of just them so it was exciting and also overwhelming at times. Almost every Crew member got to hold one or two of them. -Sara

Crew #14 - Our group went to a boys and girls club where children of all ages can come for the summer for a place to hang out, as well as a place to better their education.  Some of our group hung out with teenage boys, playing basketball and other games with them.  Others hung out in the 5&6 year olds' room.  The 5&6 years old kids definitely need love.  They misbehave often with strict disciplinary actions to follow.  As the leaders that work at the club seem hard on the kids, we can tell that the leaders do genuinely care for the kids.  This boys and girls club is in desperate need of love, as it is the craziest, loudest place I've ever been. -Cayla

Also! Nickelodeon will be filming at the Boys and Girls Club tomorrow for their World Wide Day of Play. We're all excited to be apart of the process! -Darby

Crew #1 - Our group went to a house with some much needed yard work so we helped out sweet Mary Rucker with some unwanted weeds, gunk in the gutters and trimming some bushes. We were outside in the heat, and it was very hot, but it was really nice to see Mary so happy when we were working around her house. It was fun to be outside in Gods beautiful nature and able to talk with eachother and enjoy the time together. I thought it was so neat that Mary was so welcoming to us and that we could use her bathroom and wash up our sweaty faces. She is so compassionate to complete strangers and loving everybody. It was amazing seeing Gods love working through her. -Jessica


After getting over some nerves of a new environment, everyone is starting to get excited for the rest of the week! Thanks for following along and all the prayers for our group. I can't wait for the stories that are to come from this week!

Goodnight!

-Darby