Halfway Done!
“I’d rather have this group working on my house than any professional construction company,” said a homeowner after discussing the attitudes and work ethic of the crew that is roofing his home this week. His attitude is shared by many of the homeowners that are being served by students this week around Clarksville. As the second full day of work draws to an end, we have nothing but smiles and good attitudes in the halls of Richview Middle School. Stories of salvations, of being pushed and pulled out of comfort zones, and excitement about worship are spilling from the mouths of the participants everywhere you go this evening.
Tonight was one of the students most favorite nights of the week – the concert of prayer. The night of intimate worship began and ended with tough prayer, and had elements of confessions and thanksgiving throughout. A large cross constructed by some of the project’s group leaders was the centerpoint, as many students had the opportunity to confess their struggles and sins on paper, and watch as Christ took away those sins as they were nailed to the cross – a live reminder of Christ’s suffering for our sins. Many students experienced a deeper level with God tonight, one that many of them have never had an opportunity to experience, and the change to share those moments with their brand new family members at the project is an exciting aspect that not many get to have. The night was a success. More than 1,600 dollars were raised for missions, and there is excitment in the air about missions and opportunities to serve beyond World Changers this week.
A fitting middle of the week it has been, as the crews have worked very hard to get progress on their various sites. The staff is beyond proud of what these young men and women have been able to accomplish in only two days, and we look forward to seeing the final results at the end of the week. We can rest knowing that the homeowners will be more than overjoyed with the work that has been performed for them by these volunteers.
Tomorrow is a half day, and the churches have latter half of the day off to spend resting and enjoying the sites of Clarksville and neighboring Nashville. Hopefully the ministry will not stop just because we are not on roofs tomorrow, but we hope the students will get a chance to share their faith with those in the city as they have a fun day of rest.
Things are going swimmingly in Clarksville, and we can only hope that they are going well where you are!
Talk to you soon!
