We are very tired after our first full work day in Lexington. For the week we are split into 3 work groups. Each group will get the opportunity to work with each of the different organizations throughout the week.
Today Group A stared their morning at the Catholic Action Center where they served breakfast and helped prepped lunch to be served later in the day. The Catholic Action Center serves as a homeless shelter and a place for people to come and be served hot meals. In the afternoon they worked with E7 Kid’s Cafe and played and did activities with the kids there. The E7 Kid’s Cafe is a summer camp to help provide a safe space for kids to eat, play, and grow.
Over in Group B, they started their morning with WECEP and worked with the kids there. WECEP is an organization that works with at risk kids so they have a place to go and be safe during summer vacation. Then in the afternoon, they worked at the international book project. The International Book Project collects books and sends them to countries and Title 1 schools in the US that may not have access to books or have outdated curriculums.
Finally in Group C, they spent their morning with GreenSpace at their garden plot helping to weed and mulch. Then in the afternoon they packed snack bags for the homeless at the church. Then they finished their day with the E7 Kid’s Cafe.
Then back at the church we had small groups where we talked about the parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the yeast. Finally we had a lovely pool party at a member of our host congregations house. We finished with worship and another cookies with Ken before bed!
Looking forward to another fulfilling day of work tomorrow!
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