6:8 at Cornerstone University

3 of the guys from Sunshine have partnered together to form an artistic group called "6:8".  Mike Avery who dances, CW Allen who raps, and Pete Blodgett who is the DJ, have put together an amazing show.  Two weeks ago they had a show at Cornerstone University's Missions Week.  We went as a Sunshine Staff and took teen girls who sold shirts at the show and experienced a college visit.  Not only were we able to support our guys but the girls are beginning to get their eyes opened to what their next step of education may look like.

Here is a video of Mike doing one of his new dances at the perfomance!

Ms. Smith

As I become a part of this community and seek to build relationships, I have been so encouraged by the amazing people that have accepted me.  One of the relationships I cherish most here is that with Ms. Smith.  Ms. Smith helps out faithfully every Monday night in our Awana program for 1st-8th graders.  The kids love her, and so do I.

Ms. Smith's smile and jokes are always contagious.  I am so thankful for this relationship and all that she is teaching me.  I recently gave her our Young Life U-Turn shirt and she wore it proudly for all to see! She joked- "I know I'm going crazy.  Brittney's got this old woman wearing a shirt that says, 'Young Life'".  She surely is young at heart!!

Chicago Half Marathon

I crossed the finish line once again!!  3 weeks ago I finished my 2nd official Chicago Half Marathon!  After a few months of training and lots of cheers, I completed the race and even dropped some time from last year!  It wasn't easy.  The sun was burning my cheeks and shoulders, though it was nothing compared to the burning muscles in my legs.

I cannot begin to thank the people that came out to cheer me on! I had over 15 people at different spots in the race.  Close friends of mine, the Hamernick family, and my softball team all shouted loud and proud!! Below is a video of the girls jumping in a running a bit with me!! 

Nassi Gets Baptized

One of our teen girls, Nassi, got baptized last month at our monthly church service at Sunshine.  We headed to the beach and she publicly declared her commitment to Christ.  We have been walking with her since she was a baby, as a lasting relationship from Cabrini Green.  As she moved to the South Side a few years ago she got back in our programs.  We are excited for all that God is doing in this high school freshman!!  Pray for her and her continual growth.