From Stephanie Rogers: Tuesday, August 10th:  I made it home alive on this past Saturday and am transitioning back into my life in Oregon. I wanted to take this time to say once again, THANK YOU! Getting e-mails and cards from you always brought a smile to my face and were a constant encouragement. Knowing that people from all over were praying for me and thinking of me was awesome. Seriously, this trip would not have happened with out cool people like you! If you would please continue to pray for me I would love it! I am still processing through how Detroit and what I saw and experienced is going to change the way I live and think. Please pray that my life indeed would change, and that for the better. Also pray for opportunities for me to share with those around me about what God is doing and even challenge people to think differently about the world they live in. If any of you want a really good read and get a small idea about the inner city, check out "Amazing Grace" by Jonathan Kozol. Potentially life changing.  It has been for me. I will be sending out a post-trip letter within the next couple of weeks, so look for it in a mailbox near you! (: lovin' Jesus, steph p.s. This is a picture of a little boy named Jalen from the first week of ministry at a day camp.  Enjoy! Sunday, July 25th: Crazy how time flies! Tomorrow is the last week of official ministry. We are all heading out to an overnight camp for 11 and 12 years olds. I am looking forward to spending extended periods of time with the same kids so I can get to know them better. They are mostly kids whose parents are in a Detroit Rescue Mission ministry. We will be co-counselors alongside full time counselors. It should be a blast! Please pray that I would get the rest I need to function properly. We will all need rest for sure! Also pray that we would be able to share Jesus with as many kids as possible. There will be many opportunities to do so and I will just need the right words and right timing.  Pray that the kids would find Jesus this week either for the first time or more intimately. That is about it for now! I'll let you know how it goes! Love much for Detroit, Stephanie to missions index