AJ Time Sunday Morningby Janet Buchanan | July 14, 2019 6:37 PM
Everyone slept in this morning. Breakfast was at 8:00 and no sound was heard in the Boxing Ring until 7:45. After breakfast AJ shared a morning devotion with us.
Worship at New Community Churchby Janet Buchanan | July 14, 2019 6:40 PM
We enjoyed worshiping with lively music and a great message from Pastor Chris.
Prayer Walkby Janet Buchanan | July 14, 2019 6:50 PM
This afternoon we went to several of the locations we will be serving at during the week to pray for the ministries. One of our favorite stops was at Restoration Ministry where we met Ryan, who shared with us his testimony of how he was addicted to drugs and how God is helping him through this time in his life. He thanked us for praying for him.
Youth Night at Thorn Creek Reform Churchby Janet Buchanan | July 14, 2019 6:55 PM
This has been a busy day, but we are enjoying an evening of fun and games with the local youth groups.
Praying for AJby Janet Buchanan | July 14, 2019 6:56 PM
Students pray for AJ and his ministry at St. Andrew’s.
Monday Morningby Janet Buchanan | July 15, 2019 8:10 PM
Today we began our ministry at Restoration Kids Camp. Luke and Levi along with some of the youth led the kids in some fun songs to start off their day.
Thrift Storeby Janet Buchanan | July 15, 2019 8:15 PM
Half of us worked with the kids while the other half worked sorting and putting out clothes at the thrift store which is owned by Restoration Ministry to give some of the recovery residents a chance to get back into the community and work.
Shoe Sort!by Janet Buchanan | July 15, 2019 8:17 PM
Some of us spent hours matching shoes to be sold at the thrift store.
The Pink Prince of the Thriftby Janet Buchanan | July 15, 2019 8:20 PM
All of a sudden the pink prince appeared to check on the work we were doing.
Happy Birthday Mikelby Janet Buchanan | July 15, 2019 9:52 PM
We celebrated Mikel’s Birthday at Portillo’s with the whole restaurant singing happy birthday.
Tuesday Ministriesby Janet Buchanan | July 16, 2019 4:40 PM
AJ started off the chapel time with the story..."who’s your neighbor?" (The Good Samaritan) The students joined in with more songs and games.
Restoration kids clubby Janet Buchanan | July 18, 2019 2:48 PM
We enjoyed playing with the kids today, while the others worked at the thrift store again. Some of us even went shopping
Restoration Mealby Janet Buchanan | July 18, 2019 2:51 PM
Tonight we ate dinner with the men at the restoration house. After dinner Thaddeus shared his testimony with us.
Wednesday Ministry by Janet Buchanan | July 18, 2019 2:54 PM
Park Day was fun as we played with the kids.
Gardening by Janet Buchanan | July 18, 2019 2:56 PM
A small group went to help with the community garden for restoration ministry.
Recreation Day Rainby Janet Buchanan | July 18, 2019 3:00 PM
We had some big plans for today but they changed just a little. We started out at the Field Museum
Walked and walked by Janet Buchanan | July 18, 2019 3:03 PM
And walked some more ... we are now at 11,249 steps and counting.
Giordano’sby Janet Buchanan | July 19, 2019 11:30 AM
Next stop... the best pizza in Chicago!
Nutella Nuts!by Janet Buchanan | July 19, 2019 11:33 AM
You can’t leave Chicago without stopping at the Nutella Store.
The Beanby Janet Buchanan | July 19, 2019 11:38 AM
We enjoyed making funny pictures at the bean. AJ told everyone to jump...I think he was the only one who heard himself ... oh wait a minute I think Mikel was listening this time!
Crown Foundation by Janet Buchanan | July 19, 2019 11:40 AM
We all decided to cool off at the fountain of faces.
Navy Pierby Janet Buchanan | July 19, 2019 11:47 AM
This was our final trek to Navy Pier. But who was counting...20547 steps to be exact!
Goodbye Chicago by Janet Buchanan | July 19, 2019 11:49 AM
Little Rock here we come!
