Tuesday

To say we have GREAT workers doesn't even begin to explain how GREAT they actually are! I don't know many teenagers that are willing to wake up at 6:00am to go and work, but these guys didn't complain once! Amazing! The morning was pretty warm and the afternoon was even hotter, but all of the groups still worked so hard! We are starting to really see some improvement on the houses and we cannot wait to see our final products! After working most of the youth went to the pool and the leaders headed to the Leaders Night Out where they were treated to massages, our leaders are so amazing, they really deserved it! While the leaders had their own kind of fun, the kids were treated to bowling with the band and our speaker Joe! The kids had a great time just getting to have some fun and relax, and from what I hear the leaders had a pretty great evening too! After bowling, the leaders and youth met up at Praise and Worship to end the night. Tonight Joe talked about not seeing through people, no matter the circumstances, it was a great message and everyone in the room could relate to what he was saying. The small groups are also really getting to know each other, and are starting to make bonds that will last beyond this week! It's so awesome to see the kids come out of their shell and support each other.

Tomorrow we are heading to the lake in the afternoon to enjoy a day-off, which they more than deserve! They will have a chance to go boating, swimming, and play sand volleyball, they will  also get a chance to go to Kansas Originals, a store with all Kansas made products. We will then wrap-up the day with Praise and Worship at the lake.

Overall our week has started off great and we can't wait to see what else God has in store for us!

Jenny Koops
Heartland SERVE Host Team