This morning we all woke up really early, at 5 am to go work on our service projects. We got to the dome and loaded two different buses that took us to city park which is way larger than Central Park. All the people in our small group went to a location to create new walking paths along the bayou. Before we started working we each got our own garden clippers to cut the tall grass to cut a 8 foot wide path. Along the way we ran across fire ants and alligators and crazy thorn weeds...OWW! Later we picked up trash along the way.
By Britta Hulden
While one bus had the opportunity to clear paths in City Park, the other bus had the chance to paint a stadium in the park. Both groups learned the importance of drinking an abundant amount of water, wearing bug spray and sun screen. We worked in the mid-morning, when the heat and humidity was constantly on the rise. Luckily, our projects went by quickly and were extremely rewarding. Each group was able to work with other groups from the gathering and met other excitied youth ready to make a difference. After our service work we had free time to shower, recharge ourselves, and explore the city before the nightly dome event. I ate lunch in the French Quarter, and ate beignets at the famous Cafe Du Monde! :)
By Karly Pierce
Hey there. Andrea, Samuel, and Hayden typing. We went to the dome tonight and it was AMAZING. The speakers were very influencial and had some very good stories to tell, that made you think very differently about your own life. They were by far the greatest speakers thoughout the week, along with Viola Vaughn. The concert at the dome tonight was also AMAZING! Skillet is very very very very entertaining, along with the great pyrotechnichs! The dome was a ton of fun tonight and we definately enjoyed it! Vicki's small group is the best!! Dances are fun if you go to the right place, and if your into being hot and sweaty. Sam Stetz loves Andrea Birmingham, and Vicki is the sweeetest and most beautifullll leader everrr. I LOVE VICKI! :) Gooooood night!
Hi everyone, this is Vicki. Can you tell that my group is the sweetest ever!? :)We have had so many special times together and have a lot of fun. Even though I lost my camera the other night, I am keeping it in perspective. :( Just a couple comments on two of our speakers tonight. They both have had huge obstacles and challenges in their lives. Spencer West had his legs amputated at the age of 5 and Michel Chikwanine was abducted at the age of 5 and forced to shoot and kill his own best friend after being drugged by his assailants in the Congo. In spite of all their struggles and challenges, their faith is so strong and they have amazing positive attitudes. They are young leaders bringing hope and change to the world and are very inspiring to all of us. Thank you for sending your wonderful children with us! They are also an inspiration and will be the force to bring about positive change in this world. We think of all of you back home and miss you. Your kids are AMAZING! We are so proud of them! I know you are too! Looking forward to seeing all of you back at home. God Bless you. Love, Vicki
P.S. We added a couple group pictures. The first one is from the night we released the hot air lanterns into the sky. It was a very special and touching night. The other picture is from our day at the beach when we were soaking up the sun and enjoying romping in the beautiful water of the Gulf of Mexico.
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