October Newsletter

GOD  Chicago  DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.... I've successfully completed my first month in Chicago!!! And in the month that I've been here, I recognize that it is hard to ignore this simple fact: WHEN GOD MADE CHICAGO HE WAS... SHOWING OFF!...HARD!!! When I wake up in the morning and travel the one hour to my service site my eyes are constantly moving.  My brain is constantly taking in everything that my eyes see.  And my heart is continually smiling as I see the beauty in my own neighborhood (East Garfield Park) and everything from there to Little Village which is where I work. My teammates, the culture, the community, the fellowship the architecture, the way of life and movement here, the smiles of the children we pass, the kindness of my neighbors...all of these things that are present in this city are a constant reminder that GOD IS HERE. ________ This past Saturday (Neighborhood Outreach Day) I had the honor to serve with 2 of my teammates to pick up trash on our block.  I say honor, because even though sometimes we may see picking up trash as a less than honorable task.  But in that task, there was so much beauty. Many of our neighbors thanked us for taking care of the neighborhood.  One young neighbor made the promise to to come out and help next week. ________  Even though the weather here is getting colder and colder outside, I find constant warmth in the beauty and love found in East Garfield Park.  There have been so many small victories during this short time here and I'm excited to see what God has in store for my team, the neighborhood, and myself in the months to come. I'm ready for God to keep on being amazing and continue toSHOW OFF!! BLESSINGS AND LOVE, TASHA   While in Chicago I am working with Tolton Center, a nonprofit organization who's programs include GED preparation, basic skills and literacy, job preparation, family literacy, early childhood education, and English as a Second Language (ESL).     I am working with the Beginner Level adult ESL students and I couldn't be more excited!!! The students are such a joy to work with and I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to be serving and serving with.   The Chicago Mission Year has been making great strides in our fundraising efforts!!   Please consider donating online by clicking on the picture above.  You may also send a donation by mail to: Mission Year PO Box 121158 Chicago IL 60612 with fund id# 14-9001 in the memo line.   We are currently at 48% of our fundraising goal for the entire year and 71% to our goal for the first trimester. Our hope is that you continue to support us through prayer and help us to meet our financial goal!!, GOD Bless You!!!   "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” ~Matthew 18:20   My team member Arlicia and myself on our very first day at our service site Tolton Center.   Having fun before we picked up trash on our block for Neighborhood Outreach Day. (left to right) Emily Burton, myself, Kaylee Shields

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