TRANSFORMERS – More than meets the eye.

Our brigade set out for Santa Clara, California ready to carry out the ministry. We spent time preparing, practicing, and praying; and now the time had finally come to live it out.  We went with our bibles, our sermons, and our songs.  We spent time ministering to children, seniors, and all in between.  We fed the homeless at Emmanuel House and spent time touring various facilities spanning from the Golden State Divisional Headquarters to the Winchester Mystery House.

“Remain Flexible”, that was the quote of the week; however, most things went as planned.  We were dedicated, in everything we did, to teaching those we came in contact with the meaning behind our brigades scripture verse; Romans 12:1-2 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.  Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”  However, our brigade - who went to willingly to be used by God as Transformers to others, began to be transformed.  By carrying out God’s will and calling, our minds, hearts, and souls became renewed.

Spring Campaigns was a blessing.  It was not seen as work, but instead, it became our spiritual act of worship.  We were indeed teachers, but also students.  It was great to have participated in Spring Campaigns during Holy Week.  We returned home at the end of the trip feeling full of the hope that comes from the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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