Kiski Presbytery Nashville Mission/Work Trip: Wednesday Evening

The group just finished dinner and preparing for devotions. There has been a talk by some about a trip to Dairy Queen a little later.

We are responsible for cooking our meals, but tonight was a special meal hosted by the church. Each Wednesday evening they have a church-wide fellowship meal. There was about 15 children there who had just finished choir practice. They lead grace with the singing of Johnny Appleseed. We noticed some people who came in for take out meals. (members make reservations in advance) Homeowners are invited but none of those we are serving were able to attend. Also in the building tonight is their outreach program, "A Room at the Inn". It is a homeless outreach program shared by a number of churches in the Nashville area. Once a month up to 20 people who are homeless are given a meal, a place to shower, and a place to sleep.

Time for devotions... more in a bit

Patreen lead devotions tonight which was followed by a time of sharing our experiences for the day. The work crews from Westminster are thrilled with our progress and thankful we were willing to come so close to the holidays. As we complete these big jobs it will make it easier for them to work over the next couple months on punch lists that will wrap up many of the homes. The corridinator shared tonight at dinner they still have 74 homes on the work list.

As the night comes to an end, a large group has huddled around the new puzzle. Others have gone to bed for the night and some are enjoying conversation and planning their activities tomorrow afternoon. We will work until noon, come back and shower and then make the transition from workers to tourists.

The not-so-good thing today was the injury of one of our workers. Marilyn was on a ladder screwing in drywall. As she stepped off the ladder she thought she had reached the last step. Unfortunately there was one more step. As she tried to break her fall she broke her wrist. Lisa took her to the ER where she received treatment. Her sister Sandy is also on the trip. Together they decided it would be best for her to fly home because of the discomfort of the bus. So they will head back to PA early tomorrow morning. Marilyn's wrist has been immobilized and she said she is currently not in pain. She will follow up with doctors in PA when she returns home. Please keep her in your prayers. Her spirits are high and she still has the beautiful smile on her face. What a trooper!