I joined our senior high group at church in a "reunion trip" to Chicago. For those who don't know -- I volunteer with the youth (junior high {7 & 8} and senior high {9-12}) at Central Baptist Church. Each October we (the volunteer staff and youth pastor) take the junior high to Chicago to experience ministry in a larger inner city than St Paul. Then every four years we "reunion" with the senior high (some who went in
junior high and some who didn't). This was our 4 year mark so we set off for a whirlwind trip to Chicago over the weekend.
On Saturday, the group took the elevated train downtown and walked close to 10 miles through Chicago -- seeing the architecture, many buildings, bridges, water, skyline, people; smelling the smells of Chicago, and just enjoying the day with students who had never had the opportunity to see Chicago from the street level.
We stayed at Tapestry Ministries' building sleeping on the floor in the back of the sanctuary and balcony. We visited the Art Museum (I got to see some pieces by Michelle's favorite artist); Millenium park with the big very shiny silver bean; Navy Pier (where we rode the ferris wheel -- it is very high and a bit spooky); the Rock and Roll McDonalds; walked the Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue) where I bought popcorn from Garret's; went to China town and finally got to see Eme over dinner on Saturday night.
Then it was back in the car for the trip home. It was a great trip with a great bunch of students. I look forward to the next big event for the youth in May -- Alpine Slide day.
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