#communityinchrist

[demetris-stuff]

No matter the season, the invitation remains: come as you are. Worship isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. 🔗 christlittlerockchurch.com

[bonieland]

Good people bring out the good in people Feel so blessed to be part of this trip! You're awsome bro-sist . . . #grafika #cikole #bandung #communityinChrist #Godisgood #thankyou (at Taman Wisata Grafika Cikole Lembang)

[thepulseofservice-blog]

Hey y'all! Now that is something you don't hear on the Chicago streets for sure! Although the people might not be the friendlist on the planet, this week has been one 0f the most spiritually filling weeks of my life and my relationship with God has soared to new heights I never even imagined.  To say the least, God has exceeded my expectations this week. Thursday night Deandre was telling us that God will always give us more than what we pray for... and after that lesson everything clicked about this week. Before this trip, I had hoped for a eye-opening experience to renew my faith with Jesus. But during this trip I had realized towards the end of it how much more God did to me during these eight days. Not only have I just renewed my faith, I grew more comfortable talking to random strangers, (sorry Mom, but most strangers were nice,) and to allow myself to listen to the Holy Spirit in me to represent the hands and feet of Jesus. Before this trip, I would walk around the Queen City not paying any attention to anyone or thing, now I look at the streets and see people who are lost or scared and need Jesus. Not only do I now observe people who are lost, but hear the Holy Spirit to tell me to go pray for them. This also helped me step out of my comfort zone to a whole new level. Now at the end of the week, I look back and see the amazing things God has done through me and the rest of our mission team. If I was told what I was going to be doing this last week, I honestly would have thought you were out of your mind. Now as I come back to NC, I am ready to continue serving God in the way that would have been intimidating to me, but now I know to put my trust in God, and he will bless me, and you, with more than you can ever imagine!!

Caroline R.

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Adam Zimmerman

Today marks our fourth day in Chicago, so far I have experienced and encountered many different people and scenario’s that I have never experienced in my life. For example we gave water and food to people in need, talked to people and listened them as they shared their story. We took  time to clean up trash on a three mile stretch around the lake front. It truly has been a great experience so far. I have been stretched and pulled out of my comfort zone. 

[thepulseofservice-blog]

We have been in Chicago for three days now and we have already been exposed to a variety of cultures through the church service, our daily walks and vacation bible school (vbs). I was really nervous about coming and being pushed outside my comfort zone but after the first day of vbs, I have realized this trip is more about the children and making a safe and enjoyable environment for them to learn to trust in the Lord. Yesterday, I also had a wonderful God sighting. Debbie, met a homeless women named Melissa who was in need of a sweatshirt and water. Myself along with four others went outside to greet her and learn her story while giving her a sweatshirt and two water bottles which she was very thankful for. She then gave my sister and I a hug and started to cry.  She was very thankful and I am glad I could make a small impact in her life.

Madi Tomsheck

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Chicago!

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We have just started day 3 of our mission trip.  Just deflated my air mattress and put all of my stuff away to start the day.  Today we are starting our work with the children.  All of our kids are doing a great job.  Very willing to help and do anything that is asked of them.  So proud of CIC!

Debbie Davidson