Hello again everyone. Today in San Diego, we walked the streets of the inner city tending to the homeless. We brought them all baggies of snacks and water. It was a very interesting experience. I felt that I stepped out of my comfort zone when I said a prayer in a group circle around the first homeless man we came across. We spoke to every homeless person we came across and it was very interesting listening to their stories/struggles. One man we came across had a broken hip and was very weak. When we approached him, he was laid out on the ground with his head underneath a wheelchair trying to take shade from the sun. We prayed for him holding hands by holding hands around him. We had many more encounters with the homeless that were indescribable and breathtaking.

- Tyler

Salut! Today we were embraced into the world of our homeless ministry. The things we went through today changed us even more than the day before, which may be for the better or worse in some people's minds. We had met one very special lady, who hadn't been on the streets for long. She shared with us a little of her story and how she has a job interview, but no clothes to wear there. The street guide that was with us assured her that she would bring clothes and help her. It was eye opening of how she seemed so grateful and compassionate. We also met another lady with two animals. As soon as we handed her a baggy of goodies, she immediately poured the water into a bowl for the dogs. It brought tears to my eyes and had a huge emotional impact on me. The whole day was full of amazing activities and I can't wait to see what this mission trip brings us next. 

-Jillian 

(Pictures are from the VBS and Youth Group time, only. No pictures are posted from our afternoon care & prayer walk because we want to respect our sisters and brothers we encountered.)