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
Saturday Morning
Something that really impacted me was the tour of the juvenile detention center. During the tour they explained that some kids are stuck in these gross, claustrophobic like cells 23 hours in a day because they did something bad while there. Also, I saw some girls my age and I thought how I would be in that position; scared, miserable, alone and no longer myself. Plus the ages there run from 10-18 years old. Ten years old and in a jail; what could lead someone to that at such a young age? And if they felt they had no other choice, then when they leave what do they have to go back to? I think more people should become aware of what’s happening in this world and they should actually do something.
-Brooke
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
Friday Evening
At the Siena Francis House, I met a man who had just gotten out of jail that morning. Even though he had family in town, he didn’t have a place to stay that night. It just deeply affected me in that there was no place for him to transition. I feel like I need to do something to fix that.
-Laura
Saturday Afternoon
When I was picking up trash around the block at Mission For All Nations, I saw a man digging through the dumpster. And that started to make me think of stuff I could do to help them. Even simple things like giving them leftovers from a restaurant.
-Lindsey
Friday Night
At the Hope Skate I met a young kid. He was really cool and energetic and really on fire for God. He talked about God and Jesus a lot and you could tell he was going to be a great guy in Christ.
-Ethan
Saturday Afternoon
I really enjoyed the prayer walk through a broken neighborhood in Omaha. I saw the faces of children that did not have a choice to live in those circumstances. It just made me realize the power of prayer and how God could transform that community trough prayer.
-Jay
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
Saturday Evening
When we were on the prayer walk, God really broke my heart over all the people in the neighborhood lost in the hopelessness of poverty, drugs, prostitution, etc. From this and visiting Abide Network, my passion to help these kind of people grew. I don’t know what God wants me to do with this passion right now, especially because I live in a very affluent town. For now, I know I need to be praying for God to show me opportunities.
-Laurel
