I just wanted to thank you for a minute. It's amazing how much love and support I feel from you guys. I can really feel Gods presence with me and I know part of that is because of your prayers! Thank you so much.
Things are very productive here. But they have been a struggle. I know God is stretching me. I am the Work Projects coordinator, which i don't know much about. I am in charge of 3 meals when I am known in my house to be the worst cook! Haha and we haven't had any warm water. At all. So showers have been like 2 minutes long doing the hokie pokie so I wouldn't freeze. Finally, we haven't had access to a kitchen for a while so we have been eating cold meals or sandwiches for practically every meal. God is definitely stretching me. While these things have been true struggles it's amazing how well my team is gelling. It would be easy for us all to be cranky or irritated yet we turn to God, constantly laugh, and bond continually. I definitely couldn't have asked for a better team and it's clear God has/had a reason in putting me at Pine Ridge 2.
This Saturday we got an awesome surprise. We got to drive to Martin and hang out with the staff there and our Area director. It was nice to see everyone and catch up. It's so crazy this huge YouthWorks family I now have. While in Martin we got to shower...WITH WARM WATER. It was magical. Then it got even better as we went to a local pizza joint and had pizza. It was just a great night that rejuvenated me.
On Sunday we headed to Pastor Gary's church in Kadoka. They always welcome us with open arms. That church body is full of some of the most encouraging people I've ever met. Kadoka is definitely an awesome place blessed by a great ministry in Pastor Gary. Every Sunday he travels between 3 churches and 2 different time zones just to teach Gods word. It's unbelievable, and so cool. There is a man from Pastor Garys church who we all met our first Sunday, he asked us where we are from, and when I said Dallas he instantly loved me! Now whenever he sees me he calls me Dallas, and smiles so big. He also know my sooners and is supportive. "That's a fine school." Haha he is so awesome, such a joyful kind spirit. So as always church was uplifting and interesting.
Finally, as a team we decided to eat lunch out before returning to our life of cold meals. We ate at a local cafe called Jiggers. It was so good. This weekend I felt kind of spoiled; hot showers and hot meals! It was just great.
Anyway, things are very productive here. This Sunday our first group arrives. It will be so exciting to step back and watch God work through us and all our hard work. This community is just amazing and I can't wait until we are loving on them all week long.
As always thank you for all your prayers. I hope you all have a great week! I will probably post again Saturday after we have shopped in Rapid.
I love you all.
-Kristen
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with Gods people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
-Romans 12:9-13
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