Jack: Thursday

Yesterday was unfortunately our last full day of service! First we started off the big day with some delicious breakfast burritos prepared by Saint Mary's finest youth, and then we had our morning devotional time reflecting on our relationship with God and what we could do better. Then we departed to  work at a nursing home on the reservation and help Polly - a proud member of Shoshone tribe - with weeding and raking her yard. After part of our group had chatted with and lifted the lives and hearts of the those in the nursing home and the other group had seen the beautiful smile of Polly looking at her yard. Then we ate our PB & J's and headed off to Kids club.

We reached the church where kid's club was being held. We set up crafts projects, books to read, and outside activities. Meanwhile some of us were picking up the kids from their houses across the reservation from both the Shoshone and Arapaho tribes. When the kids reached the church we were immediatly busy playing tag, face painting, playing basketball, etc. As the day drew on our friendships grew deeper, and when it came time to say goodbye we had to drag our buddies back to the car because they wouldn't leave us for anything.

After a hard day of work we had a cookout with some if our buddies that we came to know and become friends with. Then we held a group prayer session talking about how God has worked through us by granting us courage, minds, and the openess of the people we were serving. Lastly we participated in a Foot Washing Ceremony which gave us a chance to really reflect on the week and also be able to connect with God and our leaders through prayer.

We ended the long day after midnight, having spent some time alone as a church group reflecting on our week and sharing kind thoughts about each other.