Memphis post 2

Day 2-Tuesday
"Wow" is the word that describes today. God continues to "WOW" us daily here in Memphis with His beauty through the Word, through this community (our team and our Memphis family) and through God Himself. Our day began with a 7:45 leaders meeting to pray and ask the Lord to fill us with wisdom and strength as we help lead these students to a closer, more intimate walk with Him. Btw-these leaders are phenomenal!! Big kudos to the parents, adults, and college kids who took their spring break to selflessly serve here in Memphis. What incredible examples of servant leaders. We are so grateful for this time with our big Mosaic family-Christ is the glue.

We have spent the past few days serving at 3 different gyms in the area. Since these gyms are key areas of ministering to the people of the community, we serve them by cleaning, painting, mowing, etc. There is soooo much to do, yet willing hearts to get the job done! Around 2pm, hundreds of urban kids flood into the gyms and while excitement arises, our worlds begin to collide. :) Our activities with these kids may include field games, basketball, playing with the new omnikin ball (ask your student about this), fingernail painting, etc. And while these fun events are happening, conversations about Jesus arise. The students are learning to be intentional in their conversations in the midst of activities...we are all learning this. We ended the night by taking the kids to an Arkansas State vs. Memphis Baseball game. While we ate $1 lean hotdogs and healthy hamburgers, we enjoyed each others company. What a sweet night! The students had an opportunity to share some stories of God's work today. Hearing them reminded us the work He is doing in and through these students. We wish we had the time to tell specific stories that each of them told, but with 41 students-it may take awhile. :) Please be intentional in asking your student about specific ways they experienced Kingdom work being done. We talked today about how we are ransomed and redeemed. Jesus paid the price for us...His death on the cross. We are praying that each student will grasp this Truth in their hearts. Thankful for a wonderful Tuesday....
The Memphis Team