Today we went to a non-profit organization called Westminster
Neighborhood Services. We mostly helped with the food bank they have there, but
they also offer different services. Such as medical care, mental health care,
church services, child care, and many more. Today I sorted through school
supplies for their upcoming back to school bash. Where they give kids
everything that they would need for school, from backpacks to pencils. It was
really cool to see what they offer to their community. The organization views
the people that come there as neighbors instead of people in need, and it makes
them feel that they can recover from whatever loss. – Callie
Today we travelled to a place near downtown Indy. There, we
worked at a place called Westminster Neighborhood Services. If there is a
service project you can think of, we did it. I or someone else with me did
packing, sorting, boxing, unloading, moving and sorting food, weeding,
childcare, cleaning, rearranging, packing, recycling, crafting, cooking,
picking up trash, and probably others I can’t think of. We took a break to eat
lunch and found that most of our bags were soaked from the ice melting and
leaking in the cooler. A personal favorite of mine was seeing the monstrosities
that were created when a few of us were told to make t-shirt bags. Yikes.
Then we packed up the bus and headed home until tomorrow
when we will be returning. Some people took this opportunity to nap, while
others fell asleep back at the church. *cough Luke and Alyssa cough* Tonight
was Taco Tuesday, and it was absolutely delicious. We played a game involving
memorization of names and people which I bluffed my way through and helped the
girls team in a whopping 0/3 games.
After getting all out competitive fire out, I loved
listening to tonight’s lesson about loving mercy and paying the mercy we’ve
been shown by God forward to others. Overall, our achievement today was a great
addition to the trip, and we are officially half way thought the trip. It has
gone by so fast, and I’ve loved every second of it. - Lauren
Throughout this week things have been different from other
mission trips I have been to. Being so close to home and seeing how rough some
parts of town are in just a 10 minute drive was eye opening. Today I served at
Westminster Neighborhood Services I worked in the kitchen and in the store
unpacking boxes. I learned a lot about the local community and the copious
amounts of struggles they prevail through. One worker Chris always had a
positive attitude even throughout the mundane work we were partaking in. I hope
to learn more about my local communities and to further my knowledge about God.
Overall, I had a good day and am excited to finish this week strong. - Ryan
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