There were about 280 of us that worked on 18 homes in Augusta. It was a great way to give back a little that the Lord has given to me. The crew I was on re-roofed a house for Mr. Green. He is an elderly gentleman that could not afford to have it done any other way. He was very happy to have us there.
I learned how to lay down three tab shingles. And that yes, I am still afraid of heights!! I am glad that I was able to stay on the ground the second day and start scarping paint off the windows. I got light headed just thinking about being on that roof again. It only took our team 2 days to tear off the the roof and put a new one back on.
One day three of us went walking to give out our extra lunches. It wasn't a very nice neighborhood to be walking in and I am glad we had Kevin with us. But we ended up at a home with 8 kids. The ages ranged from 1 years old to 15. We were able to take them to a magic show. It was based on Christ and the the wondrous things He did for us. 3 of the older girls we brought with us accepted Christ after the show. WOW!! It was a great day!!!!
That is why we where there. To help make the homes a bit more livable and to the bring Christ into those homes. I wish we would have had more time with those kids. T.J. the youngest boy @ 3 didn't want to go back home. He wanted to stay with us. I think about him all the time. I wonder if he remembers us. I sure hope so.
You never know where you will end up when you answer the call the Lord puts upon your heart. I ended up in Augusta, GA. It was a rough week of work but at he same time, fun and uplifting. The Holy Spirit was with us and working through us that week.
Every night at worship you could feel the Holy Spirit vibrating through the room. So many young hearts where touched and changed forever. I know I was. I met some of my most physical limits and pushed them and expanded them through the strength of the Lord. He was my source of energy. The reason I kept at it when I felt I was at my limit. And I was rewarded by seeing those young girls give their lives to Christ.
Isn't funny how one small act of kindness can change someone else's life forever? Our God is good all the time and all the time He is good. I guess that is why we are told to walk the path that Christ walked. For if we share what He has given us, His word, and His life than we will brighten someone else's life.
If you ever have the chance to go, try it just once. You will be glad you did. I am.
