This is one of the kids from the Rec Center.

Wednesday update

Wednesday, day three of our mission trip adventure… “oh, what a difference a day makes!” Yesterday ended with some frustration (from interpersonal relationships with each other and with those we were working with) and fatigue (from trekking through the city…depending on who you asked anywhere from 6-20 miles! Actual distance: unknown.) Last night we gathered together with 3 other teams that are working in the Baltimore/DC area for worship and sharing. Good times!

Today, we had another great day at the pool with the Rec Center kids. After lunch, and back at the Rec Center, we took pictures of the kids and had them make fun foam foto frames… they loved it. The workers were asking if they could get their own foam-framed pictures... That’s how good they were! We, again, were not able to teach our planned lesson because of timing and time constraints, but were allowed ample opportunities to befriend and spend time with the kids (ages 5-13).

We made grilled cheeses for dinner at the church… yum… and prepared 50 PB&J’s and bologna and cheese sandwiches to hand out @ Tent City (a “park” for Baltimore’s homeless). We had a very good experience talking with the people there and handing out the health kits. Thanks for those of you who helped with donations (water bottle, washcloth, deodorant, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, and a granola bar). Apparently candy is a hot commodity… Who knew!

Tomorrow we will have opportunity to participate in a community outreach in a local park and finish some work projects at the Rec Center. Please be in prayer for us as we continue to serve.

The team wanted to share this video from our pool time at the Recreation Center today!