Kids Takeover! The Midwest Mashup IMPACT team’s youngest members share their Sunday adventures in Abaco. From church service to ocean swims and sharing their impact stories, read about how this trip has touched their lives.
Because today was Sunday, we got to have a day of rest. No building. No painting. No working. We went to church in the morning and we listened to pastor Barrett. He led worship and preached all by himself. This was significant to us because as kids sometimes we can’t find the courage to do things independently. After the service finished we had an opportunity to talk with some Bahamians and Haitians. We heard some of their stories and just connected with them. This was good for us to get out of our comfort zones.
We got to chill for most of the day: swimming in the ocean, eating lunch at a colorful restaurant, and finally, sharing our Impact stories.
We got to go to a restaurant after church and ordered a variety of food, ranging from chicken strips to conch (an animal taken out of its shell). We tried some original fruit punch and saw a little sea turtle before we ate. After lunch, we swam and worked on our impact stories for a little bit.
All week, every day, we’ve been writing in a journal and reflecting on how we felt by the end of the day. We shared our thoughts with the group and would discuss the days’ events. By the end of the week (today), we wrote our impact stories in which we all shared about how the trip has impacted our lives and relationships. Even the kids from ages 7-16 shared their impact stories with the group. This was a very good step for our faith and courage. Being able to share our feelings and thoughts was a great privilege, but it also made each of us very nervous and put us out of our comfort zone.
In conclusion, this was a very impactful trip for both us and hopefully the individuals we met throughout the week. We received a good splash of Bahamian culture and traditions. As kids, we questioned whether we would have an important role on this team or not. Even on the first day we could tell we could make an impact. No matter how short or young we are, we can help out.
– All the Kids!
