I have lived in North Philadelphia right outside of Kensington for exactly twelve days. So far I have prayed a lot. I have been excited, at peace, encouraged, loved, and inspired. I have also been nervous, anxious, confused, frustrated and unsure. Thank you to all of you who have continued to support me and pray for me through it all! Throughout the last couple weeks I have moved in, met the Urban Hope team, have gotten to know my roommates, have gotten to know some of the other church members, and have begun to meet people in our community. There are four summer interns- Tommy, Paige, Jada, and myself. I am living in a house with Paige, Jada, and Devin (she is a nine-month intern with Urban Hope who has graciously and lovingly accepted us three ladies into her home). As interns some of our responsibilities include welcoming short-term teams to Philadelphia and taking those teams around Philadelphia to do ministry in our community with those in need of food, clothing, she...
Jesus follower. “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” -C.S. Lewis Heb 13:14