Day 7( Recap from Thursday) I awoke that morning knowing it was my last day. Last day to sleep outside, last day to have to wash up in a large sink, last day to have to trek to the bathroom from outside, last day to be warmed by a fire. Living in the shack takes … Read more
Day 6 (Wednesday recap)- Throw off the blanket… As Alabama weather would have it…I went from shivering to a deep need for sunscreen. Last night I had to throw off the blankets. No complaints just observations. Highlights from yesterday: – Lots of guests hanging out!!!! We had a great crew come yesterday to visit. This … Read more
Last week we held our first official ARM @ AU meeting. We were so excited that almost 35 students turned out to hear how they can be more involved with ARM’s service throughout the school year! ARM @ AU was started in the Spring of 2015 by past summer staff member, Jake Lovelace. Since Jake graduated in May, … Read more
Well, yes, The Shack is the title of an interesting little theological book written by William P. Young a few years ago in 2008 But, this week at ARM during our annual Poverty Awareness Week, “the shack” takes on a very different meaning. For us it’s all about raising money to purchase materials like lumber, … Read more
This is part 2 of our Poverty Awareness Week blog series called #NoMoreShacks2014. Click here to see all posts in this series. Today is Sunday – the day we set aside as holy, as a day to gather as Christ’s body in the presence of the Spirit to worship our God. I’d be willing to … Read more