Hands and Feet

Hey y'all!

So today was the last work day for Gateway Church & Olathe Bible Church. I can't believe that Week 1 is almost over! For us Summer Staffers, it was crazy busy as we were all learning our jobs but I must say it was a great first week and I am definitely looking forward to the rest of summer! Because of my job I didn't really get a chance to get out on the worksites this week, however I did get a chance to go with the team to the Infirmary on Wednesday. There is something about that place that just breaks me every time. It's a very emotional experience. Not only do you see pain and suffering but you also see joyful faces and hear people singing hymns to Jesus. It's the hardest, most amazing thing that I have ever experienced.

Later that night, I was talking with one of the younger students on this week's team. We were sharing our stories from the Infirmary and it made me realize that when Jesus walked on Earth, that places like the Infirmary is where He would be spending His time. He would share his love and compassion with those beautiful people. I think it's a natural human response to shy away from what scares us. Most of us would not choose to spend our free time in a place like the Infirmary. It's dirty, stinky, and makes you feel extremely uncomfortable. But we are called to be Jesus' hands and feet. We are called to reach out and love His people. I think it's one of the hardest yet most satisfying experiences if we allow our barriers to break down. To love people and to let people love us. To live outside of our comfort zone and be radical for Him. I am reminded of that lifestyle every time I step into the Infirmary. To have the opportunity to go every week for the rest of the summer is truly a blessing. I look forward to sharing some stories with y'all as the summer progresses.

To everyone back home reading this: I miss y'all and love y'all so much!!!!!!!!!

Kells