We have been working hard here on the middle school missions trip and it’s paying off well. We split the team for several hours as we served to other local churches connect to Corvallis Church then joined back together to server Dallas Church, Corvallis Church’s mother church.
As we split one group went to help Suburban Church with several projects around their campus. Suburban has provided Corvallis Church with office space and other aid and it was wonderful to bless those who are blessing others.
The second group went to help another new church plant here in Corvallis. They are only in the planning stages and are yet to come up with a name but they have been given an old church building. As we arrived it was easy to see that the grounds had been really let go of by the church that had once used the facilities. Weeds that stood over five feet high surrounded the building and filled the parking lot planters. The Pastor explain a long “dream list” of their goals for the grounds being cleaned by the end of the year. So far the work was being done by he and his wife and a handful of other helpers. They were shocked to come back 7 hours later to find their year end plans complete. I was thrilled with how hard the team worked and amazed by all we accomplished in one day. (see pics below)
As I mentioned we were also able to help Dallas Church with a project. Quite honestly their request is by far the strangest I have ever had on a trip of this nature and I have seen and heard a lot. I was very tired from a long day of work in the sun as Mike Miller, one of the Pastors at Corvallis Church, was explaining this new opportunity to serve. He was talking along about how helpful it would be and about handing out flyers and connecting to the community. All of these things seemed normal and I has just half awake agreeing my way through the conversation when the word “Parade” sparked my brain. When I asked,”Did you say parade?”, he looked at me and said, “oh are you not interested?”. To this I quickly explained that I was more the just interested, I was very excited. So with that yesterday morning our group marched in the Dallas Or annual city parade. As the Dallas Church float passed by our students handed out candy and flyers inviting all along the parade route to join Dallas Church for service today. The joy on the faces of our students was huge as they waved to the crowds lining the mile and a half parade route. Throwing candy to children and cooling people of with blasts from water guns, riding in old time trucks and waving to the crowds. I know that this memory will last a life time for the students. Our energy added much excitement to the Dallas float and they were grateful for our service.
It’s quickly beginning to feel like this won’t be our last trip to serve the people of Corvallis.
We have been working hard here on the middle school missions trip and it’s paying off well. We split the team for several hours as we served to other local churches connect to Corvallis Church then joined back together to server Dallas Church, Corvallis Church’s mother church.
As we split one group went to help Suburban Church with several projects around their campus. Suburban has provided Corvallis Church with office space and other aid and it was wonderful to bless those who are blessing others.
The second group went to help another new church plant here in Corvallis. They are only in the planning stages and are yet to come up with a name but they have been given an old church building. As we arrived it was easy to see that the grounds had been really let go of by the church that had once used the facilities. Weeds that stood over five feet high surrounded the building and filled the parking lot planters. The Pastor explain a long “dream list” of their goals for the grounds being cleaned by the end of the year. So far the work was being done by he and his wife and a handful of other helpers. They were shocked to come back 7 hours later to find their year end plans complete. I was thrilled with how hard the team worked and amazed by all we accomplished in one day. (see pics below)
As I mentioned we were also able to help Dallas Church with a project. Quite honestly their request is by far the strangest I have ever had on a trip of this nature and I have seen and heard a lot. I was very tired from a long day of work in the sun as Mike Miller, one of the Pastors at Corvallis Church, was explaining this new opportunity to serve. He was talking along about how helpful it would be and about handing out flyers and connecting to the community. All of these things seemed normal and I has just half awake agreeing my way through the conversation when the word “Parade” sparked my brain. When I asked,”Did you say parade?”, he looked at me and said, “oh are you not interested?”. To this I quickly explained that I was more the just interested, I was very excited. So with that yesterday morning our group marched in the Dallas Or annual city parade. As the Dallas Church float passed by our students handed out candy and flyers inviting all along the parade route to join Dallas Church for service today. The joy on the faces of our students was huge as they waved to the crowds lining the mile and a half parade route. Throwing candy to children and cooling people of with blasts from water guns, riding in old time trucks and waving to the crowds. I know that this memory will last a life time for the students. Our energy added much excitement to the Dallas float and they were grateful for our service.
It’s quickly beginning to feel like this won’t be our last trip to serve the people of Corvallis.
Day two and the work has begun. Today we got up early and after our bible study we got right to work at Habitat for Humanity. Corvallis Church is looking to establish a working relationship with Habitat for Humanity and we spent time beginning this relationship today. We ripped out the remains of an old community garden, painted signs for and upcoming fundraiser 10k, and post promotion posters in business. The Habitat for Humanity volunteer coordinator was impressed with the speed and quality of our work as we finished well before expect and quickly moved onto future projects at their home center. As we move forward in our week please pray that we continue to work hard and take joy in all we do.
Day two and the work has begun. Today we got up early and after our bible study we got right to work at Habitat for Humanity. Corvallis Church is looking to establish a working relationship with Habitat for Humanity and we spent time beginning this relationship today. We ripped out the remains of an old community garden, painted signs for and upcoming fundraiser 10k, and post promotion posters in business. The Habitat for Humanity volunteer coordinator was impressed with the speed and quality of our work as we finished well before expect and quickly moved onto future projects at their home center. As we move forward in our week please pray that we continue to work hard and take joy in all we do.
Well we are on the road heading to Corvallis OR. At two hours into our 13 hour drive the vehicle I’m riding in has spent most of the time singing and laughing. Please pray that we will have a safe drive today as we cover about 700 miles. Also pray that the students can enjoy this time together and that for many of our new students this can be a time of connection and friendship building.
Check back a few times a day now through Aug 2nd for more updates on the 2011 Middle School Missions Trip.
Well we are on the road heading to Corvallis OR. At two hours into our 13 hour drive the vehicle I’m riding in has spent most of the time singing and laughing. Please pray that we will have a safe drive today as we cover about 700 miles. Also pray that the students can enjoy this time together and that for many of our new students this can be a time of connection and friendship building.
Check back a few times a day now through Aug 2nd for more updates on the 2011 Middle School Missions Trip.
Thursday July 21is the middle school crew will be meeting at the church at 11am for a fun afternoon of riding bikes and hanging out at the beach. We will be riding from Shoreline down to the monterey bike path and out to P.G. for lunch at lovers point. After lunch you can choose to ride further with Pastor Andrew or hang at the beach and relax. We will meet back up an hour later at Lovers Point and then we will ride back to Shoreline together. This should be a great way to get outside and have a blast with the Exit crew. This isn’t the Tour De France so don’t worry about what bike you bring. We are sure to have cruisers to BMX to road bikes and all are welcome.
For more information contact Danny – 831-402-5676
We do have access to several loaner bikes but they are first come first serve. Talk to Danny to reserve your bike today.
Thursday July 21is the middle school crew will be meeting at the church at 11am for a fun afternoon of riding bikes and hanging out at the beach. We will be riding from Shoreline down to the monterey bike path and out to P.G. for lunch at lovers point. After lunch you can choose to ride further with Pastor Andrew or hang at the beach and relax. We will meet back up an hour later at Lovers Point and then we will ride back to Shoreline together. This should be a great way to get outside and have a blast with the Exit crew. This isn’t the Tour De France so don’t worry about what bike you bring. We are sure to have cruisers to BMX to road bikes and all are welcome.
For more information contact Danny – 831-402-5676
We do have access to several loaner bikes but they are first come first serve. Talk to Danny to reserve your bike today.
This Thursday July 7th, the Exit crew will be meeting at the beach for some good times in the summer heat. The forecast says 70 for thursday so it will be a great day to get out in the water and cool off. While at the beach we will be playing games, skim boarding, swimming, body surfing, and enjoying a picnic lunch. So make sure your at the 13th street beach in carmel this thursday from 11am – 2pm and bring a towel, chair, blanket or something to sit on. Oh! Don’t forget to bring a friend!
Hope to see you all there!
Contact Danny for more information – 831-402-5676
This Thursday July 7th, the Exit crew will be meeting at the beach for some good times in the summer heat. The forecast says 70 for thursday so it will be a great day to get out in the water and cool off. While at the beach we will be playing games, skim boarding, swimming, body surfing, and enjoying a picnic lunch. So make sure your at the 13th street beach in carmel this thursday from 11am – 2pm and bring a towel, chair, blanket or something to sit on. Oh! Don’t forget to bring a friend!
Hope to see you all there!
Contact Danny for more information – 831-402-5676
