Yesterday we talked about getting soaked for Jesus. Today we talked about getting muddy for Jesus. We worshiped this morning with the Good Seeds Ministry congregation. It is an inner-city church in White Sox territory. Glen and Carla Bone are the pastors at the church. They are some of the neatest people you will ever meet. They have such a huge heart for that neighborhood. Carla taught on value and worth. It was a fantastic message.
Good Seeds has a baseball team of 9-12 year old boys who have never played a home game because they don't have a field. They travel 30-45 minutes every day to practice on a field that is playable. After service we changed clothes, ate lunch and headed to the baseball field a few blocks away.
The field was in rough shape. There was a good amount of trash and plenty of water covering the field. Most of the first base line was under water. And there was a small lake between third base and home plate. Both dugouts and behind home plate were overgrown with tons of weeds. The city refuses to fix the field up but said if the church did then they would maintain it.
Some of the boys, as well as the youth group and others from the church, came out to work with us. We spent about 3 1/2 hours working and finished almost half of the weeding, picked up most of the trash and drained the field as best as we could. Hopefully the heat will help dry out the rest of the field before we head back tomorrow. There will be truck loads of dirt brought in tomorrow so we can level the field and build a pitchers mound. Well finish up the weeding and have the field ready for the city to mow.
We were surprised by Rob and Michelle Wegner and the girls. Our students were so excited to be have them serving with us. The energy level shot through the roof when Rob started digging and Michelle and the girls started weeding. Check out their blogs, he has posted some pictures.
After service Jeff, Johnny and DC grilled some fabulous hot dogs for the group. Then there was a massive football game with both groups. It was a blast. I loved watching our students interact and work along side the students from the church. They worked so well together and the football game was the icing on the cake. Our students can't wait to go back again tomorrow.
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Hey Chicago gang...I am just catching up all the incredible things you have been doing since Friday. My heart is overflowing for your passion, drive and excitment for the work you are doing, but I am not surprised though, because every single student and leader on the team is truly AMAZING! You are standing tall for CHRIST and bringing a whole lot of up there down here. Keep pushing forward, You are making a huge difference! Oasis students and leaders are just simply INCREDIBLE!!!! I am keeping each of you close in my heart and prayers. I can't wait to see you and hear your stories first hand. LOVE YOU ALL!! Tammy
You guys are so inspiring!!!
Once again i have chills as i read your blog. It's amazing to me what State and Government can't(or won't) do the people of Christ joined hand in hand can do.
What an awesome opportunity for you to make such an impact. I am so thankful for each and every one of you.
I am praying you press in, press hard and finish well.
Jeff thanks for the pictures it was great to see the teams smiling faces. i can't wait to see everyone when they get home.
I love and miss you Sammy P!!!!!!!
leslie petersen
What wonderful things you guys have accomplished!! The work you're doing will be a blessing to others for a long time.
- Debbie McBride
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