Rockstars and Radishes

We started off the day with the great speaker and story teller Mister Steve.  He gave the students a great discussion on what it was like growing up in the urban setting.  It gave the students a look into what it is like to put on a strong face even though you are scared, but it what you have to do to survive sometimes.  Mister Steve grew up in a tough community full of obstacles to overcome, later in life he joined the Army so he could have some food to eat. He came to back to Jesus and has committed his life to helping and serving others.  His journey was hard for him, but he told them that you can change everything about yourselves, but if you don't change your heart then you haven't changed anything at all.  He may not say it about himself, but he is a rockstar.  Knowing where he came from and where he is now that is what a true rockstar is.

Time for the afternoon service project. The Lynchburg students headed a few blocks away to the Samaritan Women Grounds where they were put to work on the Farm and Food Ministry which grows organic food that will be used to help keep the organization self sustaining and help families in the community.

The students met with farmer John who was to be their guide through the farming process of the day.  They were put to work weeding and maintaining the fields, because it the farm is completely organic they don't use pesticides and weed killers so they have to constantly maintain the fields.  It was hot, but the students weren't complaining knowing that this is a part of the mission work of the Samaritan Women.

The VBS night went well for the students, they played some ultimate Frisbee and did some great chalk art with all of the kids. For VBS, things were switched up a little when the students decided break the kids into smaller groups fostering closer relationships and more interaction from the kids in their groups, instead of doing a big group lesson. The relationships these kids are making with the team are growing and growing each day.