St. Andrew's Church
Serving In Chicago, IL
July 23, 2016
Staff: Andy Bost, Douglas Buchanan, Janet Buchanan
Team Arrives
by Janet Buchanan | July 24, 2016 7:02 PM
Around 9:00pm the team arrived at Restoration Ministry Center. We took a quick tour of the ministry lead by Lionel, who also shared his testimony to the youth. We then drove to the place we would be staying for the week. The youth began humming the tune to Rocky as they found out they would be staying at a boxing center!
Sunday Morning Worship
by Janet Buchanan | July 24, 2016 7:15 PM
After a nice breakfast we all headed out to New Community Church. The members were excited to see us and prayed for our ministry in Chicago. After some lively singing we heard an inspirational message on surviving societal ills. The service ended with all of us holding hands praying for each other.
Lunches for the Homeless
by Janet Buchanan | July 24, 2016 7:26 PM
The team was excited about getting to go downtown to hand out lunches and cold water to the homeless. We made over 40 sandwiches and loaded up in 3 vans to deliver the lunch snacks.
Praying for the Homeless 
by Janet Buchanan | July 24, 2016 7:36 PM
Three teams were made and the youth went out to offer the homeless on the streets of Chicago a cool drink, a lunch snack, and prayer. We encountered many homeless people each with a unique story. They were very thankful and most of them allowed us to pray for their needs.
Meeting in the Boxing Ring
by Janet Buchanan | July 24, 2016 7:43 PM
Each day the youth met to share in a devotion in the boxing ring. How appropriate is that... As we fight the battles for Christ!
VBS 
by Janet Buchanan | July 25, 2016 1:43 PM
Today is our first day of ministry. The team has split into several groups. The kitchen crew made lunches and helped with snacks. The craft crew did a great job making sand pictures. Three boys were group leaders for the younger kids And the last group went to the thrift shop to help unload a truck of donations.
Mia helps in the kitchen
by Janet Buchanan | July 25, 2016 1:47 PM
What a trooper, Mia made sandwiches,cleaned tables,and helped with snacks.
Arts and Crafts
by Janet Buchanan | July 25, 2016 1:50 PM
The artistic crew helped students create sand pictures.
The diving team
by Janet Buchanan | July 25, 2016 1:52 PM
Hunter puts on his air tank and rounds up the kids at VBS
Summer School Camp
by Janet Buchanan | July 25, 2016 2:00 PM
After VBS was over and everyone are lunch the youth went outside to play with the students.
Summer School Camp
by Janet Buchanan | July 25, 2016 4:57 PM
The team enjoyed reading with the students.
Unloading the 18 wheeler
by Janet Buchanan | July 25, 2016 5:05 PM
While VBS was going on , the Super Six unloaded an 18 wheeler full of boxes that were donated to the Restoration Thrift Shop.
Chain Gang Arrives
by Janet Buchanan | July 25, 2016 9:33 PM
Back up teams arrives just in time to help finish unloading the truck. They formed a line and passed the boxes to the back of the store. We called them the chain gang!
Maria and Superman
by Janet Buchanan | July 25, 2016 9:42 PM
High up in the rafters you will see Maria and superman stacking boxes.
VBS Friends
by Janet Buchanan | July 26, 2016 10:07 PM
We had another great day at VBS. The kids are enjoying the youth loving on them
Thrift Shop Treasures
by Janet Buchanan | July 26, 2016 10:13 PM
Another day spent at the Thrift Shop. This time we unloaded some of the bags of clothes and helped them sort them out. Audra and Mia found a few treasures in one of the boxes
Sharing testimonies
by Janet Buchanan | July 26, 2016 10:37 PM
After a fantastic dinner from the cook at the Restoration House we got to hear the testimony of two young men who were recovering residents. When they were through the team prayed for the men to stay strong in their faith.
Dr. Sullivan 
by Janet Buchanan | July 27, 2016 10:51 PM
Dr. Sullivan the founder of Restoration Ministry spoke to our group about the ministry God had lead him to begin here in Chicago. We enjoyed listening to the work God has done in this community.
Spirit of God Fellowship
by Janet Buchanan | July 28, 2016 7:41 AM
We enjoyed our last dinner at the center and went back to change clothes for Wednesday worship at the Spirit of God . Here we heard the testimony of Ed Kannapel, another man of God serving with the homeless people. We enjoyed a little fellowship afterwards and headed home for the night.
Fun Day in Chicago
by Janet Buchanan | July 29, 2016 10:20 AM
Everyone was up early this morning and ready to explore Chicago. We started out at Millennium Park at the BEAN!
Billy Goat Tavern
by Janet Buchanan | July 29, 2016 10:24 AM
This is a Greek restaurant that was named after the billy Goat who lost the World Series for the cubs. We all has the famous boorgers and chips. A couple if the guys tried the fried egg on top of their hamburger.
Shed Aquarium
by Janet Buchanan | July 29, 2016 10:27 AM
After lunch we walked back to the aquarium where they enjoyed the beautiful fish and the dolphin show.
27,000 steps and counting
by Janet Buchanan | July 29, 2016 10:38 AM
After a full day of walking all over Chicago we finally sat down for the famous Chicago pizza! Believe it or not, the youth wanted to stop at the yogurt ice cream shop before heading back to the boxing center for the night. Everyone shared their highlights if the week and gave each other affirmations.
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