Spot On was a saying that one of the adult leaders said when something was cool, good, or correct. It spread throughout the groups and now is something our staff uses on a daily basis.
The week went pretty well given the fact that it was the 4th of July, some ministry sites were closed on the 5th of July, and we had a new service coordinator. The Lord truly blessed us with great groups and a wonderful new staff in this transition. The week started out with fireworks on the beach, which was pretty cool.
Thursday was a pretty powerful day. The crew that went to the STAR Family Center, the homeless shelter, had some great experiences. They helped revamp the outside child's play area, which when it's done the shelter will receive $50,000 from GE Capital, and they worked with a guy named Joe who was homeless. They got to hear his story, share the gospel with him, and pray with him. He had some artwork with him and some of the youth bought some of his drawings. Then they were telling me about it and the youth pastor of the church overhead and said that he would like to speak with Joe and see if he would like to paint a mural in the church narthex. Joe has since called the youth pastor and they are working on the details right now. Also, the crew went around the area and picked up trash and did a prayer walk. Before we left to pick up trash, some of the people standing outside the shelter starting talking to us. One man, George, shared with us his story and how the Lord has been good to him. We circled up and prayed for him and he prayed for us in the parking lot in front of the all the people standing in front of the shelter. Then, as we were saying goodbye, he pulled me aside and asked if he could pray for me. Hands down, the most passionate and powerful prayer I have ever heard. It brought me to tears. I will always remember George.
Thursday's are my favorite days because in the evenings we have the foot washing ceremony. I have a front row seat as the Holy Spirit moves in the youth and adults each week and it is truly amazing. This week two of the adult leaders were a married couple and the wife was washing her husband's feet as he began sobbing. Powerful stuff. In the same group, the youth washed each other's feet. Simply beautiful. There are no words...really. And to think that every Thursday night, there are hundreds of youth who are being deeply moved by the Holy Spirit! Praise the Lord!
This week we have 71 participants on site and they come from Ohio, Mississippi, and Georgia. Hopefully, this week will be a little bit smoother as things are closer to normal. Please pray for the groups this, that they will be open to what God has for them.
Also, I am trying so hard not to plan the rest of my life....like what I'm going to do when I get back. Please pray for direction in my life and that I can just focus on my purpose here in Daytona.
Love and miss you all!
In Christ,
Jessica
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