Urban Plunge

Friday Night

I was impacted at Angels on Wheels where I was able to spend some time with a 5 year old who is living at the Lydia House. When asked about her favorite subject, she told me her favorite thing to learn was how to pray.

-Manda

Saturday Afternoon

My life was impacted after I met a man at Mission for All Nations and got the privelage to pray for him and his severe leg injury right there in the open, and busy area.

-Christian

I think that all the ministries impacted my life in some way. My eyes have been opened up to so many different local ministries and I have realized that sometimes we get wrapped up in our lives without thinking of others. This has really convicted me.

-Scott

It was a cool experience to talk to and see what people other than you were going through. We all have out own selfish troubles. Our troubles are not important compared to the troubles of those I’ve encountered. I only wish I could help more.

-Neely

This was my second Urban Plunge. Going on the Plunge has opened my eyes to a whole new world. We are beyond blessed. It has also made me want to go into working with inner-city youth. Thanks Urban Plunge!

-Hilary

When I was talking to the homeless, I really felt like I was doing a lot to help them. They talked about their lives and hard times while I comforted them. I truly saw that God was inside of them. The best part was when we all stood in a circle and sang “Amazing Grace” and “This Little Light of Mine.” What really struck my heart was when we prayed. If someone thought another needed to be prayed for, we prayed. While I was exiting the shelter, I saw small groups gathered and talking about their faith.

The next day we woke up bright and early for a day of hard work. We went to a food pantry and sorted bread into bags. Next, we went across the street for some HARD CORE organizing (clothes mostly). The hardest part was carrying the bags up the stairs to the closet. It was really fun to see the pile of bags grow and grow as you went on. I loved doing hard work because it made me feel the power of God. Not only will children and families be grateful, but I actually DID something about it. I didn’t just give it away.

Jesus has really touched me these past days, and I plan to carry the lessons on for the rest of my life.

Friday Evening

I went to the Francis house not knowing what to expect. I was nervous. I got completely blown off by the first guy I was told to talk to. Then I met Tony. His faith and optimism should be an example to all. He ministered more to me than I ever could have to him.

-Nathan

I did not know what to expect our Jr. Highers were going to get out of this weekend, but Jesus really broke their hearts for these ministries. And I believe our students have been stirred up to minister to those around them.

-Jon