Everything went really well. It's really nice that the kids are getting both experiences. I tried to ask each which they liked better. Shannon said it was difficult to say because it was really comparing apples to oranges. That is very much true. Several preferred one over the other, but most agreed with Shannon.
We all took a break at Sonic this afternoon and had shakes, slushes, or other cold things to drink. The 71 of us here this week took the place over and it was a lot of fun.
Our evening activity was worship at Pawhuska Bible Church. It was an interesting experience. The Pastor there is also the Mayor of Pawhuska. The worship style was definitely different than ours (and the building is certainly different!) but we shared in the Word of God and in singing. You'll have to ask our youth about it. We have just returned from it, so I haven't been able to hear their reactions.
Right now they are playing card games and it is very loud! They are having a great time. The staff are baking chocolate chip cookies for us and are pouring the milk right now.
Tomorrow is our last work day. Tomorrow evening our activity is a community cook out. We are excited because Marjoleine will be joining us for the cookout.
I anticipate a bit of sadness on Friday. Our youth have formed really wonderful friendships with the other youth here, especially the youth from Minnesota. In fact, we didn't pack any "nice" clothes for church tonight and half our youth are wearing clothes from their Minnesota friends.
We are having a wonderful time. Our youth have just been awesome. They are serving, learning, sharing, laughing, worshiping, having fun, and even getting some sleep. We really couldn't ask for anything more.
As you look at the pictures, you will see "Fort Wayne, Indiana" which is written in chalk on the playground at First Baptist Church of Pawhuska. Haley is the artist responsible for it.
