A Fitting Finale - Youth Choir Mission Trip Day 5

Today was a fitting finale to a trip we will never forget. Thanks to everyone at home for praying for us and keeping up with our updates from San Antonio. Today we sang for people with different kinds of needs. The state hospital and state school where people had severe mental and physical handicaps, yet displayed a joy in the Lord and a longing for Him that we all should share. Then the grand finale of the trip - a worship service at the Church Under the Bridge. The people of this church, though many of them are homeless and have very little by the world's standards, they were rich in love for the Lord and showed their kindness to us. They are a congregation that loves to worship the Lord, and are very responsive in worship. Our students led with all their heart in singing, playing their instruments, preaching, and praying with the people of this congregation. It was a powerful time of worship and many responded to the Lord tonight. We are thankful for the opportunities we have had on this mission trip. Many students have learned to share their faith for the first time. Others have grown in their boldness to share their faith. We have all learned to see the needs of those around us and to be prepared to meet those needs in Jesus' name. Yes, tonight was a fitting finale. It was a night of worship, and that is what has defined this trip. We give thanks to God - He is good and His love endures forever.