Tonight we are serving with Bridge Town ministries in Portland but for the afternoon have had a little fun checking out the city. Many of the kids have never road on a light rail system before and loved the trip to down town. Groups spent time at several shopping centers and art exhibits around Pioneer Square. Soon we will be heading for an evening of work but for now were enjoying games in the square. The amount of spectators our games drew was incredible. At one point we even had large groups cheering for students. The square is the back drop for the local news and the camera guys even came down and filmed awhile. It’s always fun to see what God surprises us with on our missions trip. Speaking of surprises we have been asked by a local church to be part of there group in a parade this Saturday. Enjoy the pics below.
Emily Belanger said the riding light rail is “So much fun!”.
Tonight we are serving with Bridge Town ministries in Portland but for the afternoon have had a little fun checking out the city. Many of the kids have never road on a light rail system before and loved the trip to down town. Groups spent time at several shopping centers and art exhibits around Pioneer Square. Soon we will be heading for an evening of work but for now were enjoying games in the square. The amount of spectators our games drew was incredible. At one point we even had large groups cheering for students. The square is the back drop for the local news and the camera guys even came down and filmed awhile. It’s always fun to see what God surprises us with on our missions trip. Speaking of surprises we have been asked by a local church to be part of there group in a parade this Saturday. Enjoy the pics below.
Emily Belanger said the riding light rail is “So much fun!”.
Well it’s a hot day here in Stockton and we are part way through day two of our six days here working with New Day Community Church. The bible clubs are going well and the kids are having a wonderful time and doing a great job. Several of the bible clubs we are doing in parks have had low attendance but we are able to connect to the kids in a much deeper way. We have more kids joining the clubs throughout the day and it’s already been a huge blessing to the church here in Stockton.
Last night we were provided with dinner by the Jr High Pastor from Quail Lakes Church here in Stockton. Our groups go to Hume Lake the same week and we have been able to develop a great relationship over the last several years. It was such a blessing to have them host us for dinner and fun. The students felt truly blessed by this act of services and it was nice to enjoy some air conditioning for a few hours at the end of our long hot day. It’s great to have this huge reminder that no matter where we go, as Christians we always have family waiting to welcome us home.
Well it’s a hot day here in Stockton and we are part way through day two of our six days here working with New Day Community Church. The bible clubs are going well and the kids are having a wonderful time and doing a great job. Several of the bible clubs we are doing in parks have had low attendance but we are able to connect to the kids in a much deeper way. We have more kids joining the clubs throughout the day and it’s already been a huge blessing to the church here in Stockton.
Last night we were provided with dinner by the Jr High Pastor from Quail Lakes Church here in Stockton. Our groups go to Hume Lake the same week and we have been able to develop a great relationship over the last several years. It was such a blessing to have them host us for dinner and fun. The students felt truly blessed by this act of services and it was nice to enjoy some air conditioning for a few hours at the end of our long hot day. It’s great to have this huge reminder that no matter where we go, as Christians we always have family waiting to welcome us home.
On July 5th we will be meeting at the church at 5:45am to get an early start on a week of ministering to the children of Stockton. From the 5th to the 10th we will be partnering with New Day Community Church, a young church in Stockton, to host a v.b.s. at their church site and 6 bible clubs in local parks and neighborhoods. Our middle school program has had an on going relationship with new day for several years. It’s been amazing to watch their progress as a church and to join with them in everything from their first v.b.s. to painting their buildings. If you go to their web site at newdaystockton.com you can see one of their buildings in the back ground which we painted two years ago and a white fence around the grass that we finished last summer. Our friendship with new day has been a wonderful with our students seeing the ongoing ministry that they have had a hand in developing. It’s such a blessing to return this summer to help with v.b.s. and to host their bible clubs. God has been generous in pouring out His love and spirit on all of our work with New Day and I’m excited to see what he has laid out for us this summer.
Parents of Students attending this trip please review the important information below:
Cost of the trip is $150 per student plus any spending money and money for 4 fast food meals
We will be meeting at the church at 5:45am. I know it’s early but it’s important for us to beat traffic so we can setup for our first morning of v.b.s.
It’s an early morning but please have your student eat breakfast or bring something to snack on in the car as we will be driving straight through. A snack will be provided when we arrive.
We will be traveling in the church van and several leaders vehicles.
During our week the students will pay for 4 fast food meals. This should roughly be 4 -6 dollars per meal.
All other meals will be provided and prepared by our team or New Day.
We will be basing our work day and meals from New Day at 725 Oakmont Drive Stockton Ca.
We will be sleeping at Temple Baptist Church at 801 S. Lower Sacramento Road Lodi Ca.
The weather will be quite hot with the highs in the 90′s everyday and the lows in the 60′s. Please make sure to bring weather appropriate clothing while keeping modest in dress.
Our daily schedule will look something like
7:00am Wake up and get ready for the day
7:30am morning prayers and group scripture reading
7:40am Leave for New Day
8:05am Breakfast
8:30am Setup for V.B.S.
9:00am V.B.S.
11:00am V.B.S. wrap up and clean up/ setup for next day
11:30am Break and rest time
12:15pm Lunch
12:45pm Leave for bible club 1
1:00pm bible club 1
3:00pm bible club 2
5:00pm break and snack
5:15pm bible club 3
7:00pm dinner – being hosted by several churches throughout the week
8:00pm group bible study
9:oopm group activities
10:30pm head to bed.
The above schedule is a rough outline of each day knowing that every missions trip has surprises and things adjust along the way.
Things to bring:
Clothes for hot weather
light jacket or hoody for evenings
reusable water bottle
Sleeping bag and pillow
Two towels – one for showering one for swimming
swim suit – modest please
toiletries – shampoo, toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant, and such
bible and note pad
spending money + money for 4 fast food meals – spending money should not exceed $50
servants heart and a good attitude
Optional items:
Cell Phones – we will allow calls to mom and dad in the morning and the evening. Over use out side of the allotted times will result in the phone being held by the leaders other then the allotted time for calls home.
camera
sleeping mat if you like but no huge inflatable beds
super amazing heart for serving others
Things not to bring:
electronics such as ipods or game devices
magazines
nuclear weapons or other weapons
fireworks – highly illegal in the county. I only mention it since we are leaving on the 5th.
Primary contact while on the trip will be Pastor Andrew’s cell phone. If you must call for an emergency during the day then call Andrew or Danny as the students will be instructed to only answer their phones in the morning or evening. Taking calls while in v.b.s. or the bible clubs would be a huge distraction for our students and those we are ministering to so please respect this time. If there is an a emergency do not hesitate to call.
Andrew: 831-512-6687
Danny: 831-402-5676
For further information please email Andrew@shorelinechurch.org
Download Permission Slip Here
On July 5th we will be meeting at the church at 5:45am to get an early start on a week of ministering to the children of Stockton. From the 5th to the 10th we will be partnering with New Day Community Church, a young church in Stockton, to host a v.b.s. at their church site and 6 bible clubs in local parks and neighborhoods. Our middle school program has had an on going relationship with new day for several years. It’s been amazing to watch their progress as a church and to join with them in everything from their first v.b.s. to painting their buildings. If you go to their web site at newdaystockton.com you can see one of their buildings in the back ground which we painted two years ago and a white fence around the grass that we finished last summer. Our friendship with new day has been a wonderful with our students seeing the ongoing ministry that they have had a hand in developing. It’s such a blessing to return this summer to help with v.b.s. and to host their bible clubs. God has been generous in pouring out His love and spirit on all of our work with New Day and I’m excited to see what he has laid out for us this summer.
Parents of Students attending this trip please review the important information below:
Cost of the trip is $150 per student plus any spending money and money for 4 fast food meals
We will be meeting at the church at 5:45am. I know it’s early but it’s important for us to beat traffic so we can setup for our first morning of v.b.s.
It’s an early morning but please have your student eat breakfast or bring something to snack on in the car as we will be driving straight through. A snack will be provided when we arrive.
We will be traveling in the church van and several leaders vehicles.
During our week the students will pay for 4 fast food meals. This should roughly be 4 -6 dollars per meal.
All other meals will be provided and prepared by our team or New Day.
We will be basing our work day and meals from New Day at 725 Oakmont Drive Stockton Ca.
We will be sleeping at Temple Baptist Church at 801 S. Lower Sacramento Road Lodi Ca.
The weather will be quite hot with the highs in the 90′s everyday and the lows in the 60′s. Please make sure to bring weather appropriate clothing while keeping modest in dress.
Our daily schedule will look something like
7:00am Wake up and get ready for the day
7:30am morning prayers and group scripture reading
7:40am Leave for New Day
8:05am Breakfast
8:30am Setup for V.B.S.
9:00am V.B.S.
11:00am V.B.S. wrap up and clean up/ setup for next day
11:30am Break and rest time
12:15pm Lunch
12:45pm Leave for bible club 1
1:00pm bible club 1
3:00pm bible club 2
5:00pm break and snack
5:15pm bible club 3
7:00pm dinner – being hosted by several churches throughout the week
8:00pm group bible study
9:oopm group activities
10:30pm head to bed.
The above schedule is a rough outline of each day knowing that every missions trip has surprises and things adjust along the way.
Things to bring:
Clothes for hot weather
light jacket or hoody for evenings
reusable water bottle
Sleeping bag and pillow
Two towels – one for showering one for swimming
swim suit – modest please
toiletries – shampoo, toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant, and such
bible and note pad
spending money + money for 4 fast food meals – spending money should not exceed $50
servants heart and a good attitude
Optional items:
Cell Phones – we will allow calls to mom and dad in the morning and the evening. Over use out side of the allotted times will result in the phone being held by the leaders other then the allotted time for calls home.
camera
sleeping mat if you like but no huge inflatable beds
super amazing heart for serving others
Things not to bring:
electronics such as ipods or game devices
magazines
nuclear weapons or other weapons
fireworks – highly illegal in the county. I only mention it since we are leaving on the 5th.
Primary contact while on the trip will be Pastor Andrew’s cell phone. If you must call for an emergency during the day then call Andrew or Danny as the students will be instructed to only answer their phones in the morning or evening. Taking calls while in v.b.s. or the bible clubs would be a huge distraction for our students and those we are ministering to so please respect this time. If there is an a emergency do not hesitate to call.
Andrew: 831-512-6687
Danny: 831-402-5676
For further information please email Andrew@shorelinechurch.org
Download Permission Slip Here
July 5th through the 10th we will be heading over to stockton to work with a new church. This year we will be leading their v.b.s. program and doing several bible clubs in parks and at apartment complexes. As the date is soon approaching all last minute planning is underway even as we are off at camp. Our sign ups for this trip will close next tuesday so if you have interest in having your students take part then email Pastor Andrew today for all the details. Andrew@shorelinechurch.org
July 5th through the 10th we will be heading over to stockton to work with a new church. This year we will be leading their v.b.s. program and doing several bible clubs in parks and at apartment complexes. As the date is soon approaching all last minute planning is underway even as we are off at camp. Our sign ups for this trip will close next tuesday so if you have interest in having your students take part then email Pastor Andrew today for all the details. Andrew@shorelinechurch.org
