But even better was to see how each middle schooler changed as the week went on. Some were even moved to share their thoughts during our worship service.
The last morning arrived quicker than I thought could be possible. We had worked so hard on the Chapel that we divided into two team for the morning to help more families in Sedalia. Here we are outside the chapel discussing job assignments.
Some were sent to cleaning.
Some worked hard to finish the last of the painting.
At lunch we gathered together to eat lunch and share our devotion. Today one of our youth stepped up and led the devotion and study. We were asked questions about where we have seen God working the past couple days and how our lives and relationships have changed here in Sedalia.
After the painting and cleaning we set the sanctuary back up for church.
Here is the entire happy and proud group.
If you wonder what is in the middle of the group - we try to bring back a memento from our time on mission to remind us of friends and the joy of serving others.
For fun we all went swimming. The pool had a great water slide that all the youth enjoyed--(wink)
Because of the early start of the school year we had to say an early goodbye to our sixth graders and high school freshman.
Speaking of saying goodbye-
We also had to say good bye to a new friend. The son of the pastor of the chapel we worked at joined our group for work, worship, meals- heck, he was just one of us. Tears were shed as we all hugged goodbye
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