Today we gathered all the Sunday school kids — third-graders to high-schoolers — for a talk by Amanda about her urban mission trip last spring to Atlanta and the million dollar mile. She went with a college group that worked through the Atlanta Dream Center and Pastor Paul, who is known by everyone in Atlanta.
The million dollar mile got its name from the large volume of drug deals that go down along that stretch of asphalt. It is apparently the epicenter of drug and other illicit activity in Atlanta.
Amanda and her group spent five days in the area. She told many heart-stirring stories about reaching out to the poor, youth, prostitutes and more, calling it the most incredible experience of her life. She also shared photos of several kids and a short video. It was moving stuff.
