Atlanta 30314

30314...If you were to google it, you would find that it is one of the highest crime rated zip codes in the US along with many other statistics and numbers. However, there is one place that is trying its hardest to change that.

Last weekend, my youth group from South Point, OH stayed for 3 days in this zip code area at a place called City Of Refuge. They provide everything from serving 25,000 per month, to housing single mothers. While staying at City of Refuge, we got to help with many of the events that take place there.

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One thing was called KidMix. The kids came to the parking lot of the City of Refuge, and played hopscotch, danced, sang, and had an all around good time. It was a life changing experience to see where these Innocent children had to grow up, and how society had no hope for their future. I was happy to see a place like City of Refuge, giving these kids a voice, and showing them there is someone that loves and cares for them when no one else does.

Recently, an organization based out of Nashville, donated 10,000 pairs of shoes to City of Refuge. While we were there, one of the things we did was to help them sort those shoes.

All that said, I advise anyone who wants to do a inner city missions trip, to go to City of Refuge and volunteer.

taylor

5-2-09

I was thinking today about the month ahead of me... There are some pretty exciting things coming up...
June 4-7, I am going to be doing mission work with my youth group(journey youth, south point, oh), in Atlanta, GA...Also While I am there I will be going to my first major league baseball game, playing at a caffee, and seeing Paramore and No Doubt Live, both for the first time!!!!
June 17-20, I am going to Alive festival in Canal Fulton, Ohio ( and it is my first time going=]), I will also be seeing one of my favorite bands, Anberlin there for the first time!!
June 23, I once again, get to see Hawk Nelson...They never get old=]
And June 26-28 I will be in Nashville to finish up vocals on the new "The Turn Around" record that will be coming out mid July!!

So as I said before, busy month ahead...Really, busy month('s) ahead...(July and August as well)
Even though it will be busy, and stressful at times, they will be great months...It will most likely be the best summer I have ever had!

**i have posted new pictures on flickr...also be watching for new turn around videos on youtube...and as always, follow me on twitter, @taylornapier...

Love,
Taylor