We Have Arrived!

We have arrived at Fellowship Baptist Church in Joplin, MO which is our home for the next week.  We were met by an amazing couple and their two kids which were a part of the youth group here at Fellowship.  The two youth hung around for a while and got to know our youth quite a bit.  They were so welcoming.

We played some "get to know you" games as some of the students didn't know each other, but also didn't know some of the chaperones very well.  Mike, Patti, and Laura have already been interacting with the youth, which is outstanding to see.  I can't believe we've only been on this trip for 5 hours and the chaperones that knew no one coming into the trip have already found students to invest in!

Mike and I ran across the street to Food 4 Less to grab some food for breakfast in the morning.  Scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, biscuits, etc.  The youth will be fed very well.  I assure you that.  Angela, Patti, and Laura hung back with the students and played some games and got to know the students more and more.

We then had a time of devotional.  A good start to the week.  Getting the students in tune with the real reasons they're are in Joplin this week.  Getting them to think about how God has used them in the past.  How God will use them in the future.  And what is holding you back from letting God use you and the talents and gifts he has given you?

Goodnight, and pray for us as we head to the center of Joplin tomorrow morning!