Revolution of the Heart

The greatest and most impactful revolution is the revolution of the heart. The changing of attitudes and the ending of misconceptions can be extremely powerful.

We often have misconceptions about homeless people and those in need. These negative attitudes can impact how we serve and what our overall mindset about service and those in need is.

Today we had the opportunity to go to Angelina's House and serve meals to homeless and displaced women. This was the second time we have gotten to serve there and it was even more impactful the second time. Going into it this service opportunity, we all tried to be very aware of misconceptions we might have about those in need and tried to overcome them.

After we served at Angelina's House, we drove around Seattle and eventually made our way over to a park. We walked around, took time to bond as a team and we visited the grave of Bruce Lee.

Seattle Skyline at Volunteer Park

After we went to the park, we got to go over to Neighborhood House for the final time during our trip. The students were showcasing their projects that we have helping them with over the past few days. It was really cool to see the older and younger students in the same room and interacting with one another. After all the students arrived, we got the chance to serve food to them and their families. It was really impactful getting the chance to serve the community.

On the car ride home, we talked about the negative attitudes and misconceptions we have had before. We talked about how our view of those in need has been changed and challenged by this service trip.

It is sad that out service trip starting to come to a close but we will continue to serve and be impacted by it long after it is over.

-Matt & Scott