Feeding the homeless

Today was HOT!!!! The highest temperature we heard was 93 degrees!!! The team was stretched physically and emotionally. We headed downtown to feed the poor and homeless. The conversations were eye-opening and the stories were heart-breaking. After we offered each person food we asked if we could pray for them. Most people were grateful for the prayers. Some were bursting for joy but a few turned us down.

The team has been talking about the impact the day had on them. There are some major themes that have come out as the group has talked about our experiences. These are all thoughts our students have pulled from the things we've done.

1. Be Passionate! Let your passion for God overflow so much others can't help but notice Christ in you.
   
2. We are self-centered. We have much to be thankful for and we often take it for granted.
   
3. Do not judge! We want to learn how to see others through the eyes of Christ.

We ended out day with a surprise birthday party for Hanna. We celebrated with cupcakes, cookies from Pakistan and Sugar-coated fennel seeds we bought in Little India. After that it was off to the pool to cool off from the long day.

Congratulations to Nick and Sue for being the first to post a comment. Your prize was a huge cheer from our students on the bus. We loved the comments from Dave's family too...even though we had no clue what they said. Keep the comments and prayers coming! We are thankful you are a part of our team and very thankful we have your support.