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Hey Crashers,

Our apologies that this week’s edition comes to you a touch late - we’ve had limited internet access this week - something we should have realized might be the case while traveling - but we didn’t. 🥹

We were in Uganda at the Watoto Worship Camp. It was such an incredible time—beyond all of our expectations. When we were invited to speak at the camp we believed God to truly be present, but left more blessed than we could have ever expected. More on that later!!

Grace and Peace,

Rich & Cass

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In today’s issue:

• A song to make you thankful,

• Poetry to make you ponder,

• And the insider scoop from Africa as we share our reflections and learnings with you,

• and more…

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1. Life Again - I mention this song in relation to the Kids at Watoto and the hope and second chance that they can have - we have found ourselves singing this over and over since Africa - could be a great addition to your sets or a special moment (Link)

2. I am Sloth - Timmy Han is a brilliant artist and thinker - hope his work inspires you to think a little differently (Link)

3. Watoto children's choir is traveling to the USA and Australia in the next few months - why not go see them and be inspired by their stories? (Link)

4. Pilgrim - I met a friend who challenged me to read this book, so I pass the challenge on - a collection of poetry by David Whyte. (Link)

5. Looking for a producer? Bede Benjamin Korprel is one of the finest. Starting life with Hillsong Young and Free, he has since gone on to produce a range of albums, including most recently, Rita Springer's newest project. He’s a rare find, innovative and creative, Christ follower, and a genuinely great human to be around - check out his work here (Link)

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Question of the week…

A Village called Hope.

Photo credits to Mariah Brink, Quincey Sablan and Greyson Jensen

Perched on a hill in Uganda, lies a village known as Subi or Hope. It's a place where children, once abandoned or unable to be cared for, find a home, love, and acceptance within a family and a village, and most importantly, by God. He shelters them under his wings like a mother hen does her chicks, and they shine with radiance and beauty.  

There are stories that span for days, smiles that outshine the sun, and hearts that are wide open. Despite the presence of pain, beauty permeates every corner.   

We were asked to come and share at a worship camp for ten days alongside some incredible creatives from around the world - Tim Ham of I am Sloth acclaim, Greyson Jensen and Dave Rubie, incredible videographers, stellar artists like Rachelle Dusting and NYC artist Kevin McEvoy, not to mention musicians like Bede Benjamin Korpel, TimKoziel, KK Strasberg, Monty Riveria, and the CCV team under the leadership of Jordan Howerton.  There were 32 of us in all. The incredible Brad and Rebekah Bischel brought us halfway around the world to share a little of what we know in classroom settings.