On Saturday, July 23, we drove to the Detroit area.  We had solo times for 90 minutes in Wyandotte, MI on the Detroit River where we all had our own bench or place where we spent time with Jesus preparing our hearts for the week.  The first picture is the view we had and the land in the distance is Canada.

The second picture is us in our hotel room praying and worshipping God through song and sharing what God spoke to us.  Below is what everyone sahred:


Michael  Free - I was sitting on a bench reading my Bible near 2 young high school guys who were skateboarding.  While I was reading my Bible, one of the guys asked me, "Is that a Bible?"  I said "yes" and then I was able to share the gospel with both of them for the next 30 minutes.  One guy was listening attentively to me and the other guy was an atheist.

Elyse Roberts - I was thinking about my drive to church (VBC) in the morning with my dad and he asked me a thought provoking question: "What do you want to get out of this trip?"  I thought about that for a moment and then said, "I really want to get a lasting relationship with the kids."  I also received an email from my sister Hayley who is on a mission trip in Uganda.  I really look up to her.  One thing that she shared with me that impacted me is to "cherish every moment

Josh Nilson- I really enjoyed writing  a letter to God, especially about my strengths and weaknesses asking God to help me in areas I am weak.

RJ Hallebach - I was reading in Proverbs about not relying on my own cleverness, that's something I do all of the time.  I was humbled because I know I need to rely on God this week and not myself.

Nathan Underwood - As I read God's Word, I was reminded on how bad company corrupts good character.   I was also able to share with a man in the park what we were going to be doing this week in Detroit.

Kaity Calhoun - It was hard sitting in the hot van with no air conditioning, so I prayed to God for peace, and He reminded me of all the things He is gonna do this week.

Renee Kuryliw - I prayed through Psalm 83, and I love the verse that says, "Oh God do not be silent."  

Ben Justus - A verse from Proverbs 23 that really spoke to me says don't wear yourself out to get rich.  And also the one in Psalm 53 which says, "The fool says in his heart, there is no God."

Cody Hallebach - I loved Joshua 1:9 which God says "I am with you always."

Allie Free - I was feeling emotionally and spiritually drained and the wind picked up & turned my Bible to 2 Samuel 22  and verses 2 & 3 really refreshed me "The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;  my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation.  He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior."

Kayla Thompson - As we were waiting to leave Sugar Grove, I heard the VBC worship team sing "You are God of this city" and I was reminded that He is God of Detroit and He will work this week on our trip.

Naomi Haas - We had to memorize all of James 1 for our trip.  My dad had it memorized and prayed the whole chapter for me all the way from my home until church.