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Moody

So, currently I am at Moody Bible Institute's Missions Conference. I remember being a student, sitting the same room I am in now, watching missionaries set up, thinking, wow, these the people who respond to God's call. Yesterday I was helping set up my table, and I realized, I'm one of the missionaries, I am using my education, I am so excited to be here, at Moody, alum and missionary. God has a sense of humor. I love him

Applebee's

Last night two of my church families got evicted. The families were living together because, well, one of the two had nowhere to go, and our family takes care of each other. Two of my teens lived in the house, when I pulled up, there were four cop cars and crying family members, Jen* and I stood in middle of the road, she was sobbing, and I was holding her, my shoulder now soaked in tears. I stayed with the family at Grandma's and hung out until we got news as to what was happening, Jen was quiet. I took her to grab dinner, we went to Applebee's. We talked about life, the events of the day, school, and finally Jesus. For awhile now God has been prompting me to spend more time with her, and I have wanted to, but I get busy, tonight was the night. She had so many questions about Jesus, about her friends, about salvation, please pray for her. God wants her in His Kingdom, and I want her as a sister.

Sing-a-long and school supplies

We sang, decorated folders, played movie title charades, had root beer floats and a packed house. In total we had 29 teens and 8 grown-ups! The house was busting at the seams and we all had a great time. Thanks to everyone who made this possible; Germantown Hope, West Highland Baptist, Highland House, and World Impact Chester. We can not wait for our next mixed event!

Back to School High School Musical sing-a-long

So this coming friday night we are having a sing-a-long with Germantown Hope, a church plant in Germantown Philadelphia. We are really excited, yesterday Jasmine, one of my co-leaders, Vera, one of my student leaders and I packed bags full of back to school supplies for the party. Not only will there be hanging out, laughing, and singing, every teen will leave with notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, and so much more! A GIANT thank you to West Highland Baptist Church of Highland, MI, for the supplies and the hand colored stamp in every notebook.

Peaches and Greens- Detroit

So, many of you know that some day I would love to be doing ministry in Detroit, but for right now I am where God wants me. My boss sent me this news clip and it is rocking. The woman featured is Lisa Johanon, she is a friend of World Impact and her husband is the Site Coordinator for The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) Detroit. She has a community garden, a fresh grocery store and a produce on wheels truck. She is now one of my heroes. My goal is to meet her when I am in Detroit in October.

update on violence

the young man shot, died last night, he was 23. Please pray for non-violent solutions. This young man was caught in cross fire, pray that guns are not answers and that the Prince of Peace will be preside in the hearts of the angry and volatile.