First day on the worksite, and the only two phrases are needed to describe the day are… HOT, HOT, HOT! and Radical Hospitality! The folks of the south have truly discovered the idea of making everyone feel welcome. Never have we been so amazed at the sweet, sincere and loving attitude from those in Kingstree. The folks of Kingstree, SC., with a small population of only 3,500 people, I think we have heard a ‘Thank You’ from nearly half and received snacks, soda, sweet tea and love from all others. This local community really has embraced the idea of praising and thanking everyone for their service here this week. The true definition of ‘Radical Hospitality’ which we hope to bring home with us. We never expected to feel so welcomed for our service here, but it has been nothing but amazing.
Each of us have had some wonderful opportunities to step out in leadership roles within our own crews. Hailey, Garrett and Andy being Group Organizers and keeping us working together, Maggie as the Site Director leading us in the right direction, Greg & Crystal as the Quartermasters making sure all tools and supplies are on the worksite daily, Jessica and Aaron as the Devotion leaders and giving there group spiritual nutrition and Billie & Laura Lee keeping their group on task and away from injuries.
Today’s theme was Myself, where we explored the idea of always living in the ‘me’ or “idea” that our individual needs, wants and desires are much more important than anyone else. We saw a very powerful skit illustrating the idea that its not always “all about me,” but should be about Him – Jesus. We discussed ideas about how we as individuals would be different, but more importantly, how our youth group would be different if we changed the idea of ‘me’ to the idea of ‘Him.’ With this discussion we made some great notes that will appear in the youth room in the coming year to remind us of our goals, and aspirations for our youth group.
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