Love Crofton

  1. Discuss some highlights/challenges
  2. What kind of impact do you think this had on the Crofton community?
  3. Would you consider this work to be "missions" work?   Why or why not?

First off, this week has been super enjoyable!  I had been long anticipating this week of 'grunt' labour where I could put my head down and work hard for God and the community of Crofton.  One of my highlights has been getting to work with different people in Kaleo.  I have really enjoyed the new scenery and the intentional conversations.  It has been neat to see some people work hard and be an example for others.  One challenge for me this week has been how short our service days are.  When I found out that our work days were only 10:30-3:30 with an hour lunch, I was a little bit annoyed.  I felt like we could serve Crofton so much better if we put in long hours and showed some grit.  Even though I say all of that, in all truth this week has been great.  I would consider this work to be mission work because we are serving others in the name of Jesus.  God's love and message of hope was/is being shown through the students hard work and care for the community.  One lady that I was able to serve and help out with yard work was thrilled that we came!  She said, "every year I get you Kaleo students to help me with somethings."  This year we helped her move gravel, dirt, rocks, and plants so that she could contract someone to rip up her concrete to make a garden in its place.  She reminded us over and over again how grateful she was and how much we were making a difference to a certain degree.  She told us how she told all of her neighbours to jump on the offer because of how helpful Love Crofton truly is.

Our job is to serve well by working hard and doing our best.  God will plant seeds through our hard work and conversations.





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