Washington D.C., February 17-19, 2012 | Blog 5.

On Friday night we went to Z-Burger for dinner and got to talk with Blythe and Steve Scott. It was really fun to get to hear their story and hang out with them. They talked about their own personal life and how they felt called to move from Fredericksburg to Washington D.C. Steve is a now fifth grade teacher in a title-one elementary school and Blythe works as the outreach director at The District Church. Steve took time to share from his unique position as a fifth grade teacher. He shared about the difficult situation that most of his kids face, as most of them come from single-parented homes. He mentioned how in the end all his kids are looking for is attention, whether it be positive or negative. They are willing to do anything for attention. One of the things he said that shocked me the most was that most kids don’t even dream of going to college. They don’t expect to do anything different or live anywhere different because that is all they know. They don’t have dreams and if they do, they don’t think they are capable of making them happen. Steve and Blythe are trying to change that, through the clubs they hold or by simply praying for them, their love for them can’t help but rub off on you and make you love kids you have never even met.

Blythe and Steve have stepped out of their comfort zones and moved to D.C. but even though we, as middle schoolers cannot join them and move to the inner city, they challenged and encouraged us to step out of our comfort zones in our schools, homes, churches, and communities.

- Lizzie Aman

Washington D.C., February 17-19, 2012 | Blog 4.

Like a couple people said already, yesterday we worked with Samaritan's Feet and washed feet and gave new pairs of shoes. At first I did not want to wash other people's feet but when the first kid walked in I started asking him questions about what he's like or what he was doing. He was amazed by what we where doing.

Just like the people we served, I got something out of what we did for the children.

- Lenny Morgan

Washington D.C., February 17-19, 2012 | Blog 3.

Yesterday we washed the feet of the needy. Sometimes I felt weird touching random people's feet, but at the same time I felt as if-in some instances- people were grateful. If I learned something from washing people's feet is is that nothing is too low that I can't do. And I hope that I keep realizing that back home.

- Jordan Lee

Washington D.C., February 17-19, 2012 | Blog 3.

This morning we got to work with an organization called Samaritan's Feet. We were a part of washing kids' feet and giving them a pair of new socks and shoes. At first when I started washing people's feet it was a little strange but, I got used to it... kinda.I really enjoyed it though. It was very different and now I can say I washed someone's feet. Afterwards I was just thinking back and seeing what I could have done better and hopefully I will have another chance to do it. It always amazes me when I can do something that Jesus did it just blows me away. But when I really think about my life I just want to make what I do better.

I love serving and I want to serve all the time because I love to know that I am making someone's day or just even giving to them my time and talking and praying for them - really letting them know that someone cares. I think that's what everyone wants in life, to know that people care about them. It just hurts me that people are having to deal with poverty or whatever their situation is. I am so glad that I was able to help out washing people's feet and giving them shoes and helping with Samaritan's Feet today.

- Kate Chandler

Washington D.C., February 17-19, 2012 | Blog 2.

I have never been on a mission trip before, but since this is my first time I'm really enjoying myself with all of these new things that I'm doing and the new experiences that I'm having with all of my friends and the new people that I have met. Since I've been up here in Washington DC, I've been asking myself am I going to change? or am I going to get something out of this? And I've concluded that I think I will, and I hope my fellow mission mates will too. I really love being up here and I know that I will sign up to do the same thing next year and will be looking forward to the new things that will be coming to my life and and experiencing the new things that God has planed for me and for all of us.

- Efsevia Morgan

Washington D.C., February 17-19, 2012 | Blog 1.

The Middle School Mission Team is heading to Washington D.C. over Presidents’ Day Weekend (February 17th-19th) for a weekend of serving our Nation’s Capitol. They will be partnering with The City Church, The District City Church, and Samaritan’s Feet in reaching the City.

For some of the Team, this will be their first experience with the inner City. For some, it is their first taste of our Nation's Capitol. Please be praying for the team and lifting them up.

The 2012 Washington D.C. Mission Team:
Amos Dufore
Ashley Loveless (Leader)
Caleb Aman
Efsevia Morgan
Elizabeth Aman
Ericken Moore (Leader)
Jessica Goforth (Leader
Jordan Lee
Joshua Aman (Leader)
Katelyn Chandler
Leondra Graves
Lenny Morgan
Rachel Lugo
Sam Tyler
Serenity Williams
Summer Zacharias (Leader)

Pray:
- The City Church, The District Church, and Samaritan's Feet.
- Safe travels and safe time for the team serving the City.
- The ministries the Team will serve will be encouraged.
- Unity for the Team.

They will be posting updates so be sure to follow along!