Youth Reflections

The youth were asked which parts of the trip they most enjoyed learning from. The gave a variety of responses:

• seeing poverty; in comparison, we have so much...how do we not take this for granted?
• working together as a group and seeing the difference we could make
• working to help a community
• the work we accomplished; seeing the progress of the work of many hands
• the Spirit of our group; we really enjoyed working together
• learning about the area around us and it's history
• learning from the tragedy of Emmett Till
• seeing the sights and the museums; it leaves one speechless
• visiting an energetic church (ABC) that was ALIVE and responsive
• visiting the site of a future Neighborhood Center; seeing a church pouring its energy and resources into its community
• learning the importance of share-cropping in Mississippi
• "I feel like I've come home." (from one of the youth with ancestral roots in the area)
• new experiences
• great food
• seeing where a sweet potato comes from and how it grows
• learning how a sweet potato can help sustain a community
• hearing the stories of Ms. Naomi Wiggins; she was a soldier, a true pioneer
• talking with the locals; people were so nice and friendly
• meeting mayor Johnny Thomas; learning how he tries to make a difference
• hanging out with the Mississippi youth, fellowshipping and sharing gifts.

Letter from Lakeshore Ave Baptist Church Youth





























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