Pop-up Bible Studies

A few of the Street Level U.S. members were in the Philippines for a couple of weeks and spent some time in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, and Madridejos, Bantayan. We decided to use the time to try to meet some new friends, so we headed to the local campuses! We hosted a short Bible discussion at a cafe one night in Tagbilaran, and one at the plaza during lunch in Madridejos.

We got to know each other a little and talked about what it looks like to follow Jesus – reading through the story of the rich young ruler together.

It was cool to connect with other students around the Philippines, and we plan to do it again soon!

Street Level Summit

Last weekend Street Level convened at Believers Church – Duluth for the Street Level Discipleship Summit. It was a two-day event aimed at uncovering the battleground of Christian faith. Sessions split between Friday and Saturday encouraged attendees to examine their three adversaries: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Breaks between sessions allowed our groups from Menomonie, River Falls, and Superior to get to know each other while exploring Duluth. The views, the city, the food – all excellent but the lakeshore was where we met for a group picture before wrapping up the weekend. It was a joy to host this group!

Roller Skating!

Last Friday night Street Level Ministries paired up with the Young Adult Ministry of Believers Church – Duluth, for a night out at the roller rink. We started out at VIP pizza. We hung out, ate pizza, and afterwards walked over to World of Wheels in Superior. We skated, bladed, fell a few times, and, thankfully, got back up and kept going. Overall, it was an awesome night of being with friends and trying something new.

Believers Campus Church!

Tonight, we met at The Street Level House in Menomonie for our mid-week church service called Believers Campus Church! We had a great time together worshipping and studying the bible together… This semester we are working through the Gospel of John.

If you’re looking for a church or looking to learn the bible, stop by at 7pm on a Wednesday night!

Homeward Bound

Our morning started off on the train arriving in Chicago. The conductors announcements and lights let us know that we were nearly there. Everyone scrabbled to collect their bags not forgetting to grab the goodie bags that Mt. Olive church sent us home with. 

The group split up to get the church van situated for the road trip back. The rest of the group marched towards the best, nearest, and open coffee shop. After getting caffeinated we pilled into the church van and car and drove out of Chicago. 

It’s been a whirlwind of a trip, filled with good food, lots of laughs, and hard work. Thanks for holding down the fort while we have been away!

“I’ll Be Seeing You”

Finishing up our last day at Mt. Olive included cleaning the bed barn, pairing some comforters and sheets for deliveries, taking down our beds and mattresses, and enjoying fried chicken for lunch with a couple more stories from the guys that have been working with us this week.

We piled in the vans shortly after and headed for Memphis, which included a drive past Graceland. This evening we’ll be catching the trains back to Chicago for our last leg or the trip back home.

Thanks for all your prayers during this time. We’ve been blessed in our time here and by all of the folks we met.