One of the coolest things to observe is when someone has an "aha" moment, when they see something in a new way. These moments flooded last week (July 20-23, 2009) as Refuge Student Ministries of New Heights held their 1st ever missions week. One moment in particular was when a student said "So loving your neighbor as your self means feeding them and clothing them and giving them drink..." New awakenings were paired with other experiences such as 1) seeing 30 homeless people rush (somewhat violently) towards a few sack lunches, 2) Hearing someone announce with pride that nobody is going to tell them what to do while he stands in line to receive a free meal, and 3) Smelling the scent of unbathed skin, worn and torn clothes, and unwashed hair. Such experiences can be life-changing, pushing through the walls of suburban life toward the reality of great needs only miles away. This week loving our neighbor became defined in these youth and adults lives in a new way. May God be glorified for it all and may the world never be the same because of it!
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