Second Youth in Cincinnati - Day Three

Our final full day in Cincinnati was a great one! 

First, we got to sleep-in a bit (Yay!). After enjoying breakfast together, we then got ready and made our way to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The Freedom Center was absolutely amazing!  It was another space where we were left transformed.

We then made our way back the church for lunch and some time to simply relax. It was nice to have the time and space to just be - many of us enjoyed naps! 

Our evening consisted of small group time, a delicious dinner (Pizza! Yay!), Graeters ice cream (WOO HOO!), and an incredible devotion led by our two seniors, Claudia and William. 

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the coveted Cheese Danish was awarded to Philip Harvey! Congratulations, Philip!

What an amazing week it has been! 

Second Youth in Cincinnati - Day Two

Day Two in Cincinnati was a full one! We spent the day with the Welcome House at their shelter for women and children. Our task for the day was to paint an office for and four bedrooms. We were successful! 

Once we arrived back to the church it was dinner time - baked potatoes (with all the fixings!) and leftovers were our meal for the evening. Yummy! And yummy!

We then finished our evening with quick showers at the local YMCA, followed by small groups and a beautiful devotion led by Izzy, Quinn, Philip, and William.

And, of course, as we've done each night, we enjoyed cookies (and milk) with Ken before bedtime! 

It is hard to believe that we're now at our third and final full day in Cincinnati. We're excited for some time to explore Cincinnati! 

 

Second Youth in Cincinnati - Day One

 

We arrived safely in Cincinnati yesterday afternoon. 

We spent the afternoon and evening simply getting settled in, exploring the church a bit, and enjoying each other’s company. 

Last night’s dinner was Taco Tuesday! Yummy! After dinner we spent some time in small groups and followed it up with a brief devotion.

Today was our first full day in Cincinnati. We spent the day with the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition. It was a day full of transformative learning. 

Dinner tonight was pulled pork, baked beans, black eyed pea salad, coleslaw, and pickles. It was delicious!

We closed our day with small groups and a beautiful devotion led by Claudia, Thomas, Marshall, and Daniel.

We're off to bed and looking forward to another wonderful day working with the Welcome House.