In case you haven't heard, we made it back to NC safe and soundly. Yesterday morning was an early one, as we had to be packing our cars by 6:30 AM! After breakfast and a thorough cleaning of the space we occupied during the week, we hit the road around 9 AM. The drive went smoothly, though it was long, with traffic outside of Washington, D.C. that delayed us several hours. We rolled into the St. Mark's parking lot around 8:15 PM.
Our morning and evening devotions this week were about how we can "demonstrate like Jesus"--how we can reach out like Jesus, step in like Jesus, let go like Jesus, and demonstrate like Jesus. I've said it once, but I'll say it again: be proud of our youth. They represented St. Mark's well. They are hard workers and eager to demonstrate Jesus' love to those around them.
When you see them, ask them about their week. Ask them where they saw Jesus in the people of Philadelphia and in the city itself. Ask them what they learned. Ask them how they changed. Ask them about what surprised them. Then, listen carefully to their answers.
We cannot thank you enough for supporting our youth at St. Mark's. Thank you to those of you who contributed financially to make this mission trip to Philadelphia possible. Thank you to those of you who mentor our youth. Thank you for the prayers you offered for us this week. Mission trips are important, formative events for our youth. They change the communities in which we work for the better. They help create youth who are devoted to the church and to living like Jesus.
Thank you for joining us on our journey this week via this blog. It's been great having you along.
See you in church!
Pastor Emily
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