Hey there!

Please note that this Saturday’s (July 12) mission trip car wash has been cancelled. We have surpassed our fundraising goal this year through generous donations from our congregation and the surrounding community. Thanks to all who participated in our Waffle Breakfast and Car Wash this year!

-Brian, Stephanie, Rob and Karl

No car wash today!  Too much rain on the way.

Mission trip parent meeting is Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Suite.  Please come and bring a parent.

Itinerary
The group is staying at Indianola Presbyterian Church.  They are showering at the YMCA.
Monday – Work at Indianola Presbyterian Church (click link for more info).  Neighborhood beautification work and cleaning.
Tuesday – Work at the Ronald McDonald House.  Assisting with a wide variety of projects as they prepare to move to a new location.  Fun night at Magic Mountain fun park (click link for more info).
Wednesday – Work at Faith Mission of Ohio.  It is a homeless initiative in Columbus, OH (click link for more info).
Thursday – Continue work at Faith Mission.
Friday – Fun day – Shh it’s a secret.  Back around 9:00 p.m. check info line – 202-2263.

Today is yet another amazing day.  Today our young missionaries are working with Faith Mission of Ohio.  They served breakfast and are preparing lunch to serve to those in need.  This morning they served over 40 men and 50 women.  There is another team working at their main office sorting clothes for their thrift store.  What an AWESOME opportunity!!!  Stephanie said that today’s work has nearly brought the group to tears several times. 

Prayer -
Almighty God, we thank you for meeting our young people in so many amazing ways.  We pray for each individual that they meet on this day.  May they see the face of Jesus reflected in the eyes of each person.  Thank you for their safety and for all that they are experiencing.  Amen.

Day three - the group is working at Faith Mission today.  Faith Mission is an organization that works with the homeless and all those in need in Columbus.  Our young missionaries are sorting and folding clothes for distribution.  They are also working in their food pantry organizing the food for their massive food program.  In addition, the group is helping with clean up as this organization was also affected by the storms.  They are having an amazing time.

Last night the group had a BLAST at Magic Mountain fun park.  According to Stephanie, the bumper boats were a HUGE HIT (pardon the pun)!  She said that everyone got wet nearly head to toe!

Prayer -
Lord, we ask that you open the eyes of our young people to the amazing ways that you are at work in Faith Mission.  Help them to see Christ in the lives of those with whom they are working as well as in the faces of one another.  Thank you for this amazing opportunity for our young people.  Amen.

Day two - the group is hard at work at the Ronald McDonald House at the children’s hospital in Columbus.  The are preparing to move the house to a new facility and there is a lot of work to be done.  They also recently were hit hard by the incredible amount of rain we have had.  They have suffered some flood damage.  It has been a rewarding day so far.  They have gotten to see firsthand the important work of this great organization.

Scripture -
The students chose Haggai 1:1-11 today for their focus passage.  Here we hear the voice of the Lord reminding the people of the importance of God’s house in the life of the people. 

Prayer -
God of grace, continue to surround our young people and their leaders with your love.  As they serve others in your name, may they be challenged in their own faith.  Amen.