Crossroads Church

The team arrived safely in Tucson following a long day of travel from Minnesota into Phoenix, but first, In N Out Burger! That was a delicious meal before getting on the road and arriving at Hope City Church. We had the option of going to bed or resetting the sanctuary for worship on Sunday morning (the carpets were just cleaned). We opted to help get things ready for Sunday. Then, we celebrated our long day together with cookies and milk! Welcome to AZ!

There was a strong pull towards the Dutch Bros experience this morning before church and we got to meet Andrew! He was so moved by our time with him, just ordering coffee at the window. He also wanted the picture to remember our time together. We may be back? The week is just getting started.

Have you ever prepared for something that never came to fruition? Our team did all the hard work of preparing for today's events and then there was an interesting curve ball. Our leaders were super proud of how the team responded when faced with unexpected circumstances. Perhaps this skit about the Walls of Jericho will be better timed for a future opportunity?

Pastor Bigimba, his wife, Aurore, and their beautiful family share the history of Goshen Ministries and the awesome community that God has entrusted to them. We felt so grateful for being able to worship together here in their space.

The impact this organization has made for foster families throughout Pima County has been incredible! Being able to serve with their volunteer staff today was a blessing.

Drawing on the concrete with sidewalk chalk and shooting hoops together were just a few ways that we loved on kids while their parents made the most of a couple of hours of free time.

Unbelievable! Why do they put these lids on soooo tightly?! Today we visited a local Synagogue or Shul that we partner with to provide meals for our unhoused friends every month.

You know that a Parent's Night Out event in Tucson, in June, has not realized its purpose until ALL the kids have been drenched by a water balloon battle. Go ahead! Let them fly!

And the water balloon battle was followed up with a dance off! Two teams were created and their choice of music and their dance routines were chosen. Send it!

We got to meet several, new kids tonight and the best compliment from many of these families, including our newest guests, was that they didn't want to leave!

We are praying for the opportunity to see them get connected with Hope City again on Sundays. Many of them already visit the clinic that is hosted by Hope City on Thursdays with Harvest 912.

Congratulations to our dancers and a successful end to Parent's Night Out!