Rev. Eric's update (sent at 12:10 a.m. Thursday!):
Our second to last day in Steubenville crept up on us so fast! Everyone else is sleeping now after a late night session of silly card games.
We've all gotten pretty tired but we still gathered together instead of going straight to bed because we just haven't had enough us-time relaxing and laughing. The group has really gel-ed (sp?). And there is nothing like the spirit of all of us just being ourselves and having a good time. But we've accomplished so much work on top of that, and found some real peace in moments with God.
You'll definitely hear more from the others about what work we did, but here's my day: I helped lead kids club in gorgeous weather and with much higher energy than yesterday. That was good. The kids were tougher to handle but also more friendly since we've gotten to know each other a little. More and more we've seen the incredible poverty in their lives--days without meals, teeth that are never brushed, ...
Today we got around Steubenville more. We did a prayer walk around a few blocks for an hour that was well received by people we met. We went to a black nondenominational church. We met and went out to icecream with the gentleman whose house some of us have been painting.
Tomorrow, our last day before the ride back, will be crazy and powerful, I know. Kids club will open a fire hydrant for a water-day, and our final worship and sending out service is going to bring a lot of us to tears--I am already sure.
Thanks so much everyone for all your prayers and support! We'll have tons of pictures for everyone and come Sunday morning to hear some of the stories our youth will tell about this great week on mission.
Peace,
Eric
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