From the heart of Kon

Hey, greetings from Kon Nagy!

Detroit has been so much fun so far and a lot has happened in the first full day we have been here. Our morning devotionals are very challenging but it really makes me think and feel Gods presence. This morning we went to Peoples Missionary Baptist Church and went to a three hour long service. It was a new experience and I had a very good time. It was almost stereotypical in the sense of a “Southern Baptist Church.” We heard lots of “Mmmhmmms” “Amens” “Hallelujahs” and “Oh Jesus.” We were the only white people there, but were very accepted. Our service was outside and I made the grand decision to wear flannel lined pants and a suit coat. Needless to say I lost a few pounds in sweat alone. It was a lot of fun! My group and I really felt the presence of the Holy Spirit.

After that we went back to the building, myself, Carl, Kaitlyn, and a few of the interns went to the Detroit Rescue Mission and served food to some of the homeless people in the area. It was a very fun experience and I have some funny stories but that’s not what I’m here to talk about. Tonight we had a time of worship and to me it was very powerful. Please continue to pray for us: that Gods will will be done, for Big A (VBS) that starts tomorrow, and that we will keep in good spirits!

God Bless!

Kon Nagy

Day 2 of Detroit from the heart of Tori

We finally arrived to Detroit Love after our 18 hours of travel! As soon as we arrived we were greeted by the awesome Detroit Love staff. We unloaded and then had lunch! After lunch we had a few hours to get to know each other and get settled in. We then got back in cars and went around the neighborhoods.

            My team and I, (Amanda, Ben, C.J., and Katie) along with Kevin, went to the Detroit 

Rescue Mission. We cooked up dinner and then served it to people. At the Rescue Mission, they have men who are temporarily staying there and they serve meals to the public. Seeing these people line up out the door for food, was a really eye-opening experience for me.  I have served in soup kitchens before and every time it is surprising to me. It makes me realize how blessed I am that I don’t have to worry about what or when I may be eating next or where I am going to sleep that night. 

            We returned home and dinner was ready for us. Lori made us some delicious Shepard’s Pie which we all really enjoyed. Following dinner, we did devotions. We did an hour and 45 minutes of studying Phillipians 1:1-8.  God was really working through the group and Kevin was asking us challenging questions which was making us think. 

            I have already learned so much new stuff about God and about the culture of Detroit. I ask that you continue to pray for all of us, that we will trust God and allow him to take us out of our comfort zones in order to share the gospel with these people. I also ask that you pray for this community and that God’s light will pour through.  Please continue to pray for the students we will be working with during VBS, that their hearts will softened and opened to the gospel.  Thank you all so much for all the support. I am so thankful to be a part of this team and I cannot wait to see how God will continue to work this week!

We made it to INDIANA!

As I type this entry from the hallway of the church in North Webster, IN, I hear giggles as students are trying to settle into their sleeping bags of the activity room where we will call home for the night.

After our 14 hour drive, we have a new appreciation for the size of Chicago and the peoples daily commute! Wow was that a long portion of our day! However, after many walkie talkie conversations and code names, the endless amount of snacks consumed, and the many conversations and giggles, we are all exhausted and ready for a little leg room.

Once leaving the vast city of Chicago, we drove for 2.5 hours through beautiful countryside with dairy farms, great oak trees and small towns. We enjoyed the beautiful and simple scenery. The highlight of the beauty was seeing the huge moon climb over the horizon.

God has given us patience, safety, and a smooth trip thus far. His faithfulness and guidance has been among us.  I am eager to see what he has in store tomorrow.

With anticipation,
Amanda