Our team has finished our second full day of ministry. While it seems like the week has only just begun, we are already nearly halfway through. We have been encouraged by the openness of many of the kids and teens in Sharps Corner; for the most part, we have been able to pick up where we left off last summer. The past two nights we have been able to go to the courts in Sharps Corner to play basketball and volleyball with people from the community, which allows us to interact with the people informally, have fun with them, and get to know them better.Our biggest challenge at this point is developing deeper relationships with the kids and teens. It has been easier for us to spend time with them, but we want to use that time well and have the chance to talk with them one on one.
Our team in Evergreen has had a significantly different experience from the spring break trip. They have had a smaller group, which has made it easier to give attention to each of the kids. Our students leading the teen club met quite a few Evergreen teens through a basketball game this afternoon.
Our team as a whole is doing well; we have had great times in prayer and devotions together, and God is drawing us closer to each other. We have had a couple of people struggling with colds, along with a few minor injuries and sunburns.
Why we are here in South Dakota
Preparing the volleyball court to play.
Preparing for clubs
Personal devotions
Early sightseeing in the Badlands
Sharps Corner Club
Talking with the kids
2 comments:
Wow - things look great! I miss being there and I know many here are praying.
Pastor Burt
We are praying for you here. It sounds like things are going well.
Don & Cindy Wesselmann
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