
They partnered with an endeavor of the Church of the Nazarene's Chicago district called "Chicago-Reach Seventy-Seven." Reach Seventy-Seven's mission was to reach 77 specific Chicago neighborhoods with the love of Jesus by being in the neighborhoods doing what they could to help and to make Christ-like disciples.
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Harley(in white) with a New friend at the Mission |
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Harley (in green) with some 'cheesy' pizza |
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Friends of the Park Pantnership |

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Operation blessings |
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In front of a window at Willis Tower over-looking Chicago |
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Darian (on sidewalk) working on a landscaping project |
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Darian goofing off |
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Playing around with picture-taking |
While there they visited Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile, Willis Tower (used to be called Sears Tower), Lake Michigan,Chinatown,Millennium Park, ate Chicago style pizza, went to Linclon Park Zoo and shared group devotions and small groups to discuss what they were seeing and hearing.
They haven't stopped talking about their experience. I am ever so grateful that they got to go on this trip. It was an education and they were a blessing to many people while they were there.
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One of the vans leaving Hutchinson |
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End of long day. First time on the subway |
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Just finished making 575 beds |
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The Bean Sculpture in Millennium Park |
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Chicago Style Pizza |
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Harley spending time with her Bible |
What a wonderful opportunity for them. Expansion of their life experiences.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is!
DeleteWhat a great experience for them. Helping others always makes you feel happy inside. I am glad they had this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI am glad as well Wendy. They are both such great kids. And have been such a blessing to me. And this is an experience they will never forget.
DeleteGood for them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanette!
DeleteI stunned they were able to accomplish so much in just a week's time! Don't you wish 'good news stories' like this were publicized more often? Oh well, it's what they carry with them in their hearts that counts. You must be so very proud!
ReplyDeletePS - I'm going to show this to my hubby; he was born and raised on Chicago's south side!
Yes, this is the stuff that should be on TV! Hope your husband enjoyed
DeleteWhat a profound experience. I am so moved by their trip.
ReplyDeleteYes it was Kwiz. I was moved as well
DeleteI got goose bumps reading of their experience, especially with the 7 that made a commitment to Jesus! Awesome!! I think every teen should go on a mission trip like this; it helps them to put their lives into perspective and realize how good they might have things. Thanks for sharing their trip with us, Paula. I am sure they will continue to talk about it for a long time!
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They haven't stopped yet betty!
DeleteThis is a wonderful experience. Great for the kids and what a blessing they have been to so many people.
ReplyDeleteExactly Fancy!
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