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Children of God

6/29/2016

 
Today was a fun day. Worked at our assigned house. The work is a little slow going at this point since pretty much everything left to pain is up high and we only have two ladders. We did more scraping, more painting, reorganized some items in the owner's carport, and mowed her backyard. 

We took time this afternoon to bless the homeowner's house as we each laid hands on her home and lifted prayers up. Tomorrow I hope that she will be home before we leave so that we can pray in her presence as well.​
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During lunch we talked about the most fun parts of the mission trip. Let me preface by saying the only thing that I wish was different this week is that I wish we were working with another church group. Instead we have been at our assigned house alone. Therefore, the kids haven't had a lot of chances to interact with others. At meals, worship, and at the evening activities each group pretty much stays to themselves. One large group made up of many smaller groups. You get the picture. 

Anyway, the one thing that seemed unanimous is that the kids simply enjoy being around each other. They like to hang out, to joke around, to play games, and to work as a team. In a society that seems to individualistic it is good to hear these words from them. It also makes my heart happy because these are kids who go to six different schools. Eleven kids and six different schools...yet they find commonality in their faith. One admitted today that it is nice to also be around the larger group as it reminds him that there are others who believe in God as he does. He doesn't see that a lot with his friends in school. 
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Tonight the kids had a blast. DSM rented out the City Museum and they climbed through tunnels and slid down slides for three hours! It's the first night that they actually wanted to go to their rooms, shower, and just lie down when we returned to the dorms. 


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Tonight during worship we were reminded to let go of all the labels we give ourselves and that are given to us by others and society. The only label that matters is Child of God. Such a good message for these kids as they struggle through all of the adolescent junk that makes them feel 'less than'. Child of God is indeed the only label that matters. 

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