Hello, sorry we have somewhat neglected this blog! We hope you have enjoyed seeing the pictures and we will be posting more even after SERVE is over. We have had a great week together even with the heat. The kids worked hard on each of their projects and we had a couple groups finish two! Our speaker Joe gave his final sermon last night and talked about putting Others in front, with Jesus, instead of ourselves. Everyone could relate and I think the youth and adults really enjoyed Joe's messages all throughout the week. We've really enjoyed having your kids here and we hope that they have also enjoyed their time in Kansas. Last night and this morning we started hearing the kids say they didn't want to go home, which to us is a sign of success! We ate lunch with the groups throughout the week and you could really tell as the week went on how much they were opening up to each other. I can't forget to mention our awesome leaders either! They have done such a great job with all of their small groups! We couldn't ask for better! Most of the groups finished early today so they got to hang out and just enjoy themselves this afternoon. Tonight we will have our last session of praise and worship and a time of open mic where the kids are welcome to share about their experience this week. After that we are going to do something a little different. We are hosting "Mr. Heartland SERVE", a "mangeant". Or pageant for men. They will be styling an outfit of choice, workwear, answer a fishbowl contest, and a few other fun things! Many of them have been to the thrift store today to get outfits, so we are in for quite the show! We hope you have enjoyed seeing our updates, even if they have been few, and seeing the pictures.
TONIGHT IS THE LAST NIGHT FOR EMAILS! NONE WILL BE DELIVERED TOMORROW!
Blessings,
The Heartland SERVE Host Team
