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Beauty of Creation!! ( :


Where can you begin on a trip that continuingly reminds you of the beauty of creation? The service trip to DC reminds us all of the beauty of creation, the dignity of each human person and the blessings that come when 11 people come together for a week of service. The love that has been fostered in such a short time humbles me to new levels and lets me notice all the blessings that our God gives us; big and small. Today we were allowed to talk about peace and creating peace in our own lives, and despite our numerous differences as people, the men of the Father McKenna Center shared with us how we can all create peace across our cultural and economic groups. I can’t begin to describe how proud I am of the students making this trip for their ability to dwell in the presence of poverty and find the face of God in each man they encounter and for all the blessings that will continue to come our way. Thank you for your prayers and continue to keep all of us here at the McKenna Center as we continue on. God bless you and yours ~ Jared

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