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Thursday

Last day on the worksite...what an incredible day! We have been at Shepperd Park all week, but today we did a block party in the Barry Farm community. We had stations for crafts, games, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, the praise team lead worship and did skits, we had facepainting...the youth had countless ways to interact with the community. We definitely had more kids today, and the great weather helped bring out lots of residents for the Block Party. The community was very receptive to our activities and got really involved. It was great to see the youth giving their all despite the 95 degree temps! They worked hard and had a lot of fun while serving God.

Our youth have been challenged in many ways this week. They have been flexible and served in whatever way they were called to serve. Many of them worked in areas that were unfamiliar to them...they did it wholeheartedly and without complaining. They have encouraged one another and taken care of one another...with a bit of wrestling thrown in, but I will let them explain that! God used their presence this week to bring others to a greater knowledge of the power of God's love.

This afternoon we went to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. It was a lot of fun and a great way to end an wonderful day. Tomorrow we are going to the Holocaust Museum, a serious way to end the week but something we all need to see. Enjoy the pics!