Arrival in Jacksonby Jacob Jackson | July 10, 2021 11:51 PM
We arrived this evening safely in Jackson! Tonight we got ourselves settled in, then played a little bit of friendly basketball. While we are having fun already, we are so excited to be serving and seeing what God is going to do this week.
Worship in the Eveningby Jacob Jackson | July 10, 2021 11:52 PM
As we prepared our hearts and minds for the trip ahead, we worshiped together by praying and singing. It was a great time to focus on praising the Lord, no matter what throughout our week!
A Sabbath Welcomeby Jacob Jackson | July 11, 2021 1:32 PM
We were welcomed this morning by our brothers and sisters in Christ who have allowed us to stay with them for the week. Reverend Barry Male spoke about baptism and communion today before we took part in communion with them. So excited to be working in the area and this morning was a great way to focus before we start our work!
Civil Rights Museumby Jacob Jackson | July 12, 2021 6:52 AM
We went to the Civil Rights Museum of Jackson Mississippi. It's incredible display of history was sobering as we went through each exhibit.
Mural on the Street by Jacob Jackson | July 12, 2021 6:54 AM
Behind us is just one of many murals in Jackson representing the richness of what the city has and does offer. We are blessed this week to come and serve this community all in the name of Jesus.
Youth Nightby Jacob Jackson | July 12, 2021 6:56 AM
We were able to join our host church's youth night for dinner and a lesson! It was an awesome time and we felt extremely welcomed by our brothers and sisters in Christ. We joked, we talked about God's Word, and we prayed.
God's Haven and The Canopyby Jacob Jackson | July 12, 2021 8:54 PM
This morning we were involved in two different ministries. One part of the team ran a VBS program with God's Haven which was a blast! Another part of the team was involved with a place called The Canopy. The Canopy is a place where often kids involved in the foster care system stay. Both ministries in the morning were great - we were able to play games and hang out with them.
Housing Projectby Jacob Jackson | July 12, 2021 8:57 PM
This afternoon we began our work project on two houses next to eachother. Both involved demolition work to clear out all the old materials to make way for them to be renovated and redone.
A Professional Hard at Workby Jacob Jackson | July 12, 2021 8:58 PM
Brother Shannon is showing us how it's done when it comes to demolition with a sledge hammer!
First Day of Workby Jacob Jackson | July 12, 2021 9:01 PM
Today was our first day of work on the houses. We arrived in the afternoon to an empty dumpster. By the time we left it was filled to the brim! You can see our tired happy faces as we sit on the victory, but even more so, it is a victory for God's Kingdom and the work He does through us.
God's Haven VBSby Jacob Jackson | July 14, 2021 9:04 PM
We had an awesome morning at God's Haven finishing up our VBS program with the kids. Sharing the light of Christ while they share their little lights with us is such a blessing!
Another Dumpsterby Jacob Jackson | July 14, 2021 9:07 PM
We filled up our second dumpster and were able to clear out even more of the houses. It's a privilege to be able to take part in a process of building someone's home out of God's pure goodness for all of us!
Food Bankby Jacob Jackson | July 14, 2021 9:10 PM
We joined with Care Center Ministries today to participate in handing out food to those in need and praying with them. In this picture, Shelton is talking to us about the ministry and sharing the overall goal and vision. While this ministry does focus on food, the goal deep down is to use the food that is given as a doorway to reach others with the gospel.
Care Center Ministriesby Jacob Jackson | July 14, 2021 9:14 PM
We had such a blessed time working with Care Center Ministries. It was great to see how much food the ministry delivers to those in need. It was even better though to share our testimonies with each other of how Christ changes and transforms our lives!
Another Homeby Jacob Jackson | July 14, 2021 9:15 PM
Here you can see two of our guys, Shane and Tanner! They are eager and ready to keep working on another house in restoring it to a point where it can be a home for another family.
Jesus Artby Jacob Jackson | July 14, 2021 9:20 PM
We decided to take it upon ourselves to spread the love of Jesus even to the walls we were painting! The people who may live here may never know it, but it's a comfort to know that before even a first coat of paint, the name Jesus was on these walls.
Scavenger Huntby Jacob Jackson | July 15, 2021 10:16 PM
Today we took some time to explore the city of Jackson through a scavenger hunt! We split into two teams with the high schoolers being the winners. We all won in the end with some good Mississippi fried chicken and catfish!
Kayakingby Jacob Jackson | July 15, 2021 10:19 PM
Later in the day we got ourselves on the water and did some kayaking! Definitely a great time to get away from the heat and take a dip in the water via ropeswing. It's great to serve and it's also great to just be on the water with brothers and sisters in Christ.
Last Nightby Jacob Jackson | July 15, 2021 10:20 PM
It was our last night in Jackson so we sang our hearts out and said whatever the Lord had put on our hearts. It was a night full of praise and thanks, all in the name of Jesus!
Leaving for Homeby Jacob Jackson | July 16, 2021 8:35 AM
We rose early in the morning and packed our things. It is bitter-sweet to leave Jackson and all the relationships we built, but we know that God has worked in and through us. Farewell Jackson, and may God pour His blessing out upon every single one of its residents!