Edinbrook Church
Serving In Memphis, TN
July 29, 2017
Community: Bethel Grove
Partner: Monument of Love Baptist Church
Staff: Douglas Buchanan, Kelsi Elkins, Paul Byrge
by Kelsi Elkins | July 29, 2017 10:50 PM
Tonight we arrived safely in Memphis! We are excited to see how God will work in this city and in our group this week. Keep us in your prayers as we serve throughout the week.
![We've made it!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63693.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | July 30, 2017 9:49 PM
This morning we worshipped at Monument of Love Baptist Church. It was good getting to see Pastor Joyce again. His energy along with the church members' passion in worship was encouraging.
![The Monument church service](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63742.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | July 30, 2017 11:04 PM
![Church Without Doors](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63753.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | July 30, 2017 11:07 PM
![Church Without Doors](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63754.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | July 31, 2017 10:26 PM
For the first part of today, some of us went to a nursing home to sing and fellowship with some of the residents living in the facility. We sang hymns then walked the halls talking and praying with some of the residents. Over all, we had a good visit with good conversations.
![Rainbow Nursing Home](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63828.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | July 31, 2017 10:31 PM
Overton Park Bike Gate arch: This arch might be two tired but we aren't!
![Lunch Break at Overton Park!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63830.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | July 31, 2017 10:40 PM
After lunch, we all headed to a local community center referred to as the Caritas Village. Currently this center is in the process of undergoing renovations, so our team was there to help clean out and pack up all things from the building. We finished 2 hours early because of our hard work and determination! Go team! We hope we were a blessing and help to the staff there at Caritas.
![Caritas Village](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63831.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | July 31, 2017 10:45 PM
A few slices of pizza down by the Mississippi River.
![Dinner with a view](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63832.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | July 31, 2017 10:48 PM
Walking through Tom Lee Park. A view of the Bridge and the Pyramid.
![An evening by the river](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63833.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 1, 2017 12:07 PM
Some of us spent our morning at St. Vincent DePaul Food Mission. Our morning consisted of individually packaging cookies and chips, making pb&j and bologna sandwiches, and prepping the plates for the steady line of those coming to receive food. Total, we served a little over 100 people!
![Feeding the Hungry](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63878.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 1, 2017 11:05 PM
Back at Overton Park for lunch and some free time on the playground
![Lunch outdoors](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63950.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 1, 2017 11:11 PM
After singing and visiting with the residents at Rainbow Nursing Home, our group was able to snag a picture with Elvis!
![Elvis is in the building!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/63951.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 2, 2017 10:17 PM
![Serving Hands](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/64003.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 2, 2017 10:53 PM
Everyday this week, we have sent a group to Monument of Love Baptist Church to help support Pastor Joyce and the local church family. We helped with up keep of the church including repainting and cleaning the inside of the building. To end our time each day at the Monument, we did some outreach in the surrounding community. We were able to talk and pray with many people at red lights and in the neighborhood.
![Serving the Local Church](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/64004.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 2, 2017 10:59 PM
While having lunch at another local park and community center, Jonah entertained us with a little light reading!
![Story Time with Jonah](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/64005.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 2, 2017 11:07 PM
Quick stop at Jerry's Sno Cones! Memphians love sno cone supremes and so do we!
![Sweet Treats](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/64006.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 2, 2017 11:19 PM
![Calvary Testimonies](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/64007.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 2, 2017 11:25 PM
![Calvary Rescue Mission](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/64009.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 3, 2017 10:05 PM
![Shelby Farms](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/64078.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 3, 2017 10:29 PM
![Bent Tree Backpacks](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/64079.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 3, 2017 10:52 PM
![God of this City](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/64080.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 3, 2017 11:00 PM
![At the right place at the right time](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/64081.jpg)
by Kelsi Elkins | August 3, 2017 11:01 PM
![Dinner Memphis Style](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/7370/64082.jpg)
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