Eric's insights...

The highlight of my trip was playing with all the little kids. When we pulled up to the projects and got out, within five to ten minutes the kids would come running from everywhere. All ages from 1 & 2 - 12 & 15. For these kids this was the best 2 hours of their days. It just touched me when they came to play with us. They had a smile on their faces even through all the stuff they have to go through. It was such a blast throwing a football and doing Challenge Circle. It is indescribable what it meant to some of these kids. It was worth every second of it.

Another experience that really impacted me was when we went on to the streets and cleaned up. We talked to people about what we were doing. It impacted me by showing me how New Orleans is like one big family and that if you're there helping they love you and respect you. It was great that they would listen to what we had to say about our Savior and how awesome He is.

I learned that God has put a burden on my heart to help people. If possible I would love to go down there again or go somewhere else to help others in need. I also learned how to have patience and that it's all in God's time. We shouldn't worry about how or when it's going to be done.

I really learned to love God and appreciate all that He has done for us. He is almighty and wonderful. New Orleans has really taught me that. God showed me He has blessed me with more than others and that I need to share my love and my passion for Christ.

~ Eric P.