Day 1 in Detroit 2021

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Greetings from the Motor City! 

This morning began at our motel in Elgin, Ill. We met at 5:50 in the lobby then off to Panera for bagels and coffee. With that, we were back on the road for our last five hour of driving. As I drive, I keep praying to God to use this amazing team of believers to do His will, as I know He will, but also, to open those hearts of the folks of Detroit that we will be meeting. About three hours into our drive we stopped at this amazing fruit stand, that former teams have stopped at. We all bought some yummy fruits, veggies, and jams to eat now, and share with friends and family later. Thankfully our drive to Detroit was an uneventful one, and I pray our return trip will be the same. Around 12:30 p.m. we pulled up to Detroit Love and were warmly welcomed by Kevin, Josie and Jacob, we unloaded the vehicles and got the tour of the building, had some free time where the guys brushed up on our wiffleball skills as the ladies settled in and rested. Kevin and his team then gave us a tour of the areas of Detroit where we will do our prayer walks and where our kids are coming from for our VBS (Big A!) we are running. We returned to the building and were joined by Diamond and Kenny (friends of Detroit Love and past teams) for a wonderful dinner from Kevin's wife, Lori. We when had worship time and Kevin asked each of us; what is the one thing you wish God would do this week? I want those "Ah-Ha" moments when people "get it" that God loves them and want to be a part of their lives.

As I write this, some of our team is prepping for VBS and others are playing 'Mafia" (a lot of laughter) I think we are all very tired from the traveling, and will probably turn in early. Tomorrow, we will be off to church and doing some more prep work.  

Please continue to pray for all of us for good health, and following the Holy Spirit as we do His will.

Thanks, hugs to you all, and God Bless!

-Jim