By the time we loaded the bus, stopped by Lenny’s Deli (one of our t-shirt sponsors) to pick up bagels for breakfast and made our way out of the city, it was about 6:45 before we made it through the Lincoln Tunnel. Let’s just say it was pretty quiet on the bus for a couple of hours. We made good time and arrived at Niagara Falls on schedule about 2:00. We all made our way down to the Maid of the Mist for an up close and personal tour of the Falls. After putting on our blue ponchos to keep us dry (yeah, right…) we boarded the boat for a spectacular view.
Afterwards, those who didn’t get quite wet enough went through Cave of the Winds to view the falls from behind.
When everyone decided they had played in the water long enough, we went to the motel to check-in and dry off. Tonight we went to the Tonawanda Indian Baptist Church to sing for Celebrate Recovery (a support group for people with addictions) and other church members. Even though the kids were tired, the Spirit in them took control and they sang with enthusiasm and power. As before, the STOMP was a big hit with the congregation.
Then when Caleb & the choir sang “This Is How It Feels to Be Free,” it was obvious there was no more perfect song for this crowd. The Spirit of God gave them freedom to sing His message to a group of people who know all too well what it means to live in bondage. When James shared the gospel 5 people gave their hearts to Christ. After the service they fed us pizza and authentic genuine Buffalo hot wings. We left with hearts and bellies full. What could be better than that?
Dear friends,