Exhausted and malnourished from the many fast food meals and 12 hour bus ride to the city of new Orleans, our group of roughly sixty students and chaperones dragged out of our rooms to shower and eat before the 10 am church service. The girl bathrooms have four showers and 2 bathrooms , so it got a little bit crowded while making our tired selves look acceptable to go out in public! The leaders bought the group bought the group delicious doughnuts ( key lime, blueberry glazed, chocolate covered with sprinkles) from a hole in the wall sort of place that a local recommended. After breakfast we went to Redeemer Presbytarian church. Our group took up almost the entire left side of the quaint church. The worship team had a sort of classic sound with the beautiful hymns and the help of a violin. The tiny church bellowed while praising God. The preacher spoke of money. He reminded the congregation of the difficulty of a rich man getting into heaven. The more money a person has, the more independent a person feels. He reminded us that one must accept the kingdom of God like a child, with dependence on Him; money can hinder this. It was a great reminder for those of us on the mission trip, reminding us giving of our wealth or time to help others.
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