The Last Day

Words cannot describe how God has shown up this week. He often shows up when we least expect it and He meets us in places where we need Him more than anything. It truly has been a blessing to watch the members of this group not only experience God in worship but in every aspect of this trip.

We finished every project we set out to do. The group on the roof stayed two and a half hours past our normal departure time in order to complete what we started. Everyone dug in as a unit to put the finishing touches on a week long project. One of the men that we worked along side us at the Fountain of Life Outreach ministry said this kind of job can take about two weeks but we finished in a week. Be proud of the team on the roof because they were motivated to finish this project and they did.

The team working at the home of someone associated with FOL also finished all their tasks. The shed was demolished and hauled away, the skirting was put on, the deck was power washed and sealed, and new windows were put in. As a sign of her appreciation, the homeowner treated the group to a delicious lunch. Then they came to then roofing worksite after a days work and helped us to complete our task.

As wonderful as it feels to serve and give back, the part that ended up motivating the team the most was being aware of who we were serving. The more we grew in our relationships with the people of FOL, the more we enjoyed serving them. They are incredible people who love God with an incredible passion that you can't help but partner with them as they serve the community and glorify God. Our heart as a team is to continue to serve this ministry even when we go home. We have been so impacted by the people here that we want to use our resources to help where they need it.

Last night in our evening worship, God showed up in magnificent ways. Students and adults alike experienced God like never before. They were embraced by the tender voice of God speaking beautiful things over them. Students and adults raised their hands in abandonment and were overwhelmed by a God who can meet our deepest need in such profound ways. What a mighty God who chooses to love us despite us.

I want to thank you all for praying for us. God met all your prayers as we finished what we set out to do and everyone was safe.

Here are the final pictures from the trip: