So, we are officially here in Chicago and we're off to a great start! We got into town and got right to it! We worked pretty hard this morning, not in the typical manual labor sense of work, but in the expanding your mind-look at the world kind of work!
We came to the South Asian Friendship Center, which is a ministry to the Muslim/Hindu culture of Chicago. They offer English training to immigrants as well as a bookstore that offers reading materials explaining the Christian faith as well as Bibles and other books translated into Arabic. Mark spent some time with us helping us understand the Muslim, Hindu and Seik religions and explaining the influence that these religions have over other countries on the other side of the world. Everyone was asking questions and getting involved and learning a lot!!
After a little education we headed out to Little India for lunch at an Indian Buffet! Everybody tried different things and for the most part everybody enjoyed the meal and helped themselves to several returns to the buffet especially when we hit the Indian desserts. After that we explored Devon street in Little India and learned more as we shopped in some unique stores and interacted with people that are in many ways very different than us, but at the core they matter to Jesus as much as we do!
More to come later...
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Hey Team! Thanks for posting so we know how to better pray for you! I can't wait to see pictures of your day in Little India! Keep loving people the way Jesus would! Keep shining for Jesus! We're thinking of you and praying for you this week!
I bet the food was great! Was there any food left after GCC left?
Have a nice eve...Sweet dreams, Crunch Crunch, Cut and Carry....
Kathy Marshall (Scott's mom)
Can't wait to see photos - especially of GCC at work and the people you meet.
Okay lets try this again, the first one I posted on yesterday's blog.
Woo Hoo!! Sounds like the team had a busy day in Chicago! You were all in our thoughts and prayers today as you will be every day of your mission.
Hey Becky, how did you like the Indian buffet? They always have a lot of interesting rice dishes, hopefully you found one or two that you enjoyed. Dad and I stained the deck today, so you are off the hook for that task, lucky you!
We will check in tomorrow night to find out what God had in store for you. Remember use your hands, heart and mind for His glory. We love and miss you and are very proud of you and the entire team. All your feet are difinately pointed in the right direction.
Joyfully His,
Mom and Dad Yoder
greetings chitown, we are so proud of you guys and the way you are chasing hard after God...keep up the good work, love everyone you come in contact with and have fun!!! trot sends his love to aunt loretta and can't wait to see you all!!! live love and laugh and know that you are all lifted up in our prayers.ok.bye.
yours in the name of johnny keim's sweet hair,
patrick, jen, trot & noah
ps trot says jeff myers is my homeboy!!!
Awesome first day for an AWESOME team!! You are all amazing and you are touching so many hearts, letting all know that OTHER PEOPLE MATTER!
Blake - we miss you, love you and are SO very proud of you!
Austin - Sorry I didn't come with.
Chris - I will get a peppermint mocha in your honor.
Lorretta - take care of my girl!
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We are proud of you all!
Love you all!!
Tammy, Cody and Elliott
Hey, Chicag07 - great to hear about your first day. You guys are AWESOME! Jesus is smiling! Keep loving and serving. Don't forget to give some love to your leaders!
Can't wait to hear your stories!
"Dr Phil"
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