God is doing some amazing work in Chicago and we were truly blessed to be a part of that this week. Tonight we had the opportunity to serve as a whole group at a soup kitchen in the Uptown section of Chicago. Since Ed had been split up in two groups all week it was awesome to be able to serve together on our last afternoon.
We served close to 200 people tonight and one of the really neat things about this ministry is that they serve there guests restaurant style. The men, women, and children are served drinks and dinner and do not have to stand in line and feel like a number but have the opportunity to feel like guests. We were all busy for s solid hour and forty five minutes serving drinks, dinner, and salt, pepper, and sugar. It has been a blessing to watch our students step out of their comfort zone, be venerable, and have to rely on God to help serve his beautiful children.
I know that our students are coming home as s changed person because I have heard their stories and listened to them as they explained how God has been working in their lives. When we return home be sure to ask them how God touched hearts and listen to the stories they have to share (you might want to give them until Monday to really talk before you ask to many questions). I challenge you to discus how you as a family can continue to serve the poor, hungry, homeless, and those in prison so that this week in Chicago doesn't stop when we get home but instead to uses this week as a catalyst for what we are about to do in Jenkintown and the surrounding areas.
Thank you for all of your prayers this week. Here are some random pictures that I have had from this week.
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