The first person I met at MLK Church was Pastor Ivan. Pastor Ivan was full of energy and very welcoming. He showed me around MLK Church and introduced me to some people. Everyone at the church was very kind and hospitable. They did a fantastic job at making me feel welcomed and were very gracious about the language barrier. MLK Church is a very diverse church. There is an incredible mix of ages, genders, and cultures at MLK. MLK Church is one of the most interracial and multi-ethnic churches I have ever been to, full of interracial couples and families. I love it and I think it is a beautiful display of the kingdom of God, where there is no race, gender, or nationality that separates His people. Sadly, experiencing this part of MLK made it really hit home just how racially divided and wounded America still is. Jeff told me that there are many immigrants from Congo at the church and when you are in service, you’ll know just who they are! They do a special “battle cry” during worship that grabbed my attention. During messages, I don’t understand much of what’s going on but I do have a sense of peace. Being at MLK Church has already challenged me to really reflect on my own beliefs and perspectives, which I think is great. This semester I have decided to serve with the children and with video streaming and I am looking forward to it!