Day 3- Night 3 update- Box City
Why would you sleep in a box or on the ground knowing that the temps would be in the low 40’s and lots of potentially intoxicated people would be coming by? Why try to sleep in your car with just a thin blanket when you could have a soft mattress? Why choose to be intentionally uncomfortable? Why?
That’s what several students did last night in Auburn. It was a way to connect with families and individuals who live in substandard housing. On this chilly morning , as we uncurled from our fetal positions, cold, damp, and cramped…we knew that thousands of people would do the same thing. The difference is that our situation is temporary. And through the work of ARM we hope we can make it temporary for others.
As we sat around the camp fire roasting smores and talking about our experiences with serving, there was a connection with these ambitious and idealistic students who connect belief, obedience, and service. “Loving your neighbor” is not about “should” but what they do.
I have enjoyed serving alongside these young Christians who see the bigger picture, willing to make some sacrifices and want to spread Kingdom love in the way they serve.
Enjoyed having some wonderful people come by yesterday-shout out to Jason and Meredith Martin who brought Harper and Hendrix by to paint, to the Greene’s for dinner, the Aulner’s for extra blankets and for Betsy and Joseph setting up Box City.
Our total is $42,221 and looking forward to what more you all will do!
Lisa
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