Vancouver 3

We worshipped this morning at University Pres. Church in Seattle this morning after staying the night there last night. After church we hit Pikes Place Market and saw flying salmon, the first Starbucks, an enormous alley wall full of Gum and several incredible street performers. Crossing the border was a bit crazy. We waited in line for a long time just to be told we had to go back to the US and go to another checkpoint for buses. We ended up waiting over 2 hours, but eventually made it.

We arrived at the "warehouse" which is an Huge youth building with all kinds of goodies, AC and plenty of room. There is one group from Washington State and another from MN. All the Youthworks staff are Canadian eh? We get up super early and begin our work. Some of us will be working at a shelter, others preparing food for the homeless and most of us will be running programs for kids including sports, crafts, skits, music etc. 

Here are random comments made during family time tonight when I asked them, "Where have you seen God?"

* 3 students who haven't been active in the FPC Youth Ministry all said "I feel like I'm a part of this new family and I love it"

* Some were touched by some of the people we have seen already who are in homeless situations.

* Many saw the creative hand of God in the amazing mountain views and sunsets in Butte and coming into Seattle.

The list goes on and on.....these students have bonded quickly!!! I really am amazed.

Continue to pray for us and make comments!!!

God is Good

nate

ps. the students will blog about their thoughts later in the week.