Day 5

What a day...it started out normal. Breakfast and jump in with the classes. At 10am all kids 1-8th grade went to special classes. They chose from classes like, graffiti art (no vandalism involved), art and nature walks, photography, jewelry making, tennis, competition singing, baking and capoeira classes. The students take the same class every Thursday for 4 or 5 weeks. Experts from all over Chicago donate their time so these students can have the opportunity to try new things. Our team divided up and participated in the classes. 

After lunch we began prep for the Block Party. We transformed a boring parking lot into a play place! The party was cut short by rain, but not before we served over 100 people and played a ton of games. 

We had a little bit of time to chill before our evening debrief. 

Our plans for tomorrow have changed. 

There was a mistake in our schedule that lead to free time for the morning. We will head to a beach nearby to relax before Home Court. 

Pray for sunny skies and no rain. Home Court should be done outside so the community feels it's a community event and not just another Breakthrough program. Pray that we would maintain our high energy levels. And that God would touch each life involved. Pray for the team, long days and limited quiet can be stressful for some and others desire to know they are making a difference. Pray that above all, God would be glorified.