Tuesday
Tuesday, we spent the morning and afternoon putting more primer on the walls and ceiling at the third house on the top of the hill. Later that afternoon, we went swimming in the pool. That evening, we had a campfire and grilled brats, hotdogs and made s'mores. Afterward, we hung out together as a group, plying games and chatting until bedtime.
Wednesday
The work project done, Wednesday was our first relax day. The morning was spent doing a little cleaning and playing games, and the afternoon was spent on the high elements course there at the Ranch. At 3:30, we went to spend more time at the pool as a group. That afternoon, several of the guys at the Ranch involved in their discipleship program, tagged our trailer with our church name. It was pretty cool to see it come together from a sharpie outline to fully painted. The night, we had a meal with many of the interns and counselors at the camp, then made a campfire and had devotions there. One of the discipleship program students joined us and shared his testimony which was really cool.
Thursday
We left MSR for Kansas City and Worlds of Fun. It was raining when we left, so the day was a little in question, but by the time we got to Kansas City, the clouds were gone and the park was open, with not that many people there. We rode many of the rides, ate some food, and then left the park for our hotel by 5:30 that afternoon. We went swimming at the hotel and then went to Waffle House for dinner. We returned to the hotel for some group time, and went to bed around 10:30pm.
Friday
Friday morning, we awoke at 6:00am, had breakfast at the hotel, and then left for Cedar Rapids. We arrived back in CR at 12:15pm. We had a GREAT trip. The kids were fun to be with and worked hard. Cathy and Rob worked well with our students and it was fun getting to know them better.
You can see ALL of the pictures taken on the trip by clicking here. Enjoy!
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Showing posts with label kansas mission trip. Show all posts
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Mission Kansas, Monday
We had a work day today. We used primer on the walls and ceiling of one of the houses here at MSR.
Breakfast was great, scrambled eggs, sausage, bagels, English Muffins and cereal. Lunch was all sort of sandwiches, blt's and vegetables. Dinner was hot dogs and brats cooked over a fire, followed up by s'mores.
While on a hike this afternoon, we ran into some ticks. I had one on my leg, and Ryan had 6, and was even finding them into the evening on his clothes.
We tried some volleyball tonight, it was interesting with the kids that are here. The final score was 3-2; we had two firsts...the girls won a game, and so did the middle schoolers.
We had a great evening devotion from Exodus 20:1-7, the first 3 of the 10 Commandments. The kids worked hard on their devo's this morning and showed it by having tough questions and a great conversation. This evening, Rob's wife Leslie drove down and had dinner with us and is staying the night. She's meeting a friend for breakfast here tomorrow morning.
This has been a great trip. We've had no problems with the kids and they've kept me, Kathy and Rob laughing.
Keep checking out the pictures and comments through the day.
Breakfast was great, scrambled eggs, sausage, bagels, English Muffins and cereal. Lunch was all sort of sandwiches, blt's and vegetables. Dinner was hot dogs and brats cooked over a fire, followed up by s'mores.
While on a hike this afternoon, we ran into some ticks. I had one on my leg, and Ryan had 6, and was even finding them into the evening on his clothes.
We tried some volleyball tonight, it was interesting with the kids that are here. The final score was 3-2; we had two firsts...the girls won a game, and so did the middle schoolers.
We had a great evening devotion from Exodus 20:1-7, the first 3 of the 10 Commandments. The kids worked hard on their devo's this morning and showed it by having tough questions and a great conversation. This evening, Rob's wife Leslie drove down and had dinner with us and is staying the night. She's meeting a friend for breakfast here tomorrow morning.
This has been a great trip. We've had no problems with the kids and they've kept me, Kathy and Rob laughing.
Keep checking out the pictures and comments through the day.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Mission Kansas, Sunday
We left Eastview right at 8am, stopped in northern Missouri in Bethany for lunch at Wendy's. When we got to Emporia Kansas, we stopped at the Wal-Mart for a few last minute food items. We also noticed that one of the tires on the trailer and a cut on the tire stem, leaking air. The tire was almost completely flat. With only 40 miles to go, we filled the tire and tried to duck tape the leak. About 20 minutes later, the tire was losing air again, so we decided to swap it with the spare. That took about 10 minutes, and we made it to Morning Star Ranch by 6pm. We unloaded the trailer, and then attended an evening worship service here. Afterwards, we had some free time and then ate dinner, Papa Murphy's pizza. Had some more free time, and then reviewed the week with the kids. Everyone's just chilling out for the night.
We start our work project tomorrow morning. Be sure to check out the feed (at the right) for pictures and comments throughout the week!
We start our work project tomorrow morning. Be sure to check out the feed (at the right) for pictures and comments throughout the week!
Mission Kansas, trip 2
We'll be leaving for Morning Star Ranch outside of Florence Kansas in about an hour or so. Come back often for updates throughout the week!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Early Summer Update
I thought I’d just give you a brief update of the goings-on for our ministry over the next few months.
Here are a few pictures of “Big Purple” (our van) and our newest purchase, a 6’ x 8’ trailer:
Speaking of events:
LAST WEEK was Middle School Camp for 9 of our students. We talked about the concept of thirst and water as found throughout scripture. Specifically, we talked about the Exodus from Egypt and how the Israelites were constantly thirsting for water, we talked about Noah and the Ark, King David and his “mighty men” bringing him water from a well in Jerusalem and then Paul “being poured out like a drink offering” in Philippians 2.
NEXT WEEK (June 28-July 3) is our second mission trip to Morning Star Ranch in Florence Kansas. We’re taking 6 of our middle school students (Ryan Carmody, Kelsey Zieser, John Mulholland, Tyler Wright, Beth Frederick and Brianna Scott) and 3 adults (Kathy Thomas, Rob Frederick and me). We’ll leave early next Sunday morning and be home by mid-afternoon on Friday, July 3. For our devotional times, we’ll be talking about the 10 Commandments and how God desires our obedience to His Law as a way to honor and love Him.
THE WEEK AFTER (JULY 5-11) is our high school week of camp. As of right now, we have 4 high school students going (Samantha Holley, Jenai Holley, Nathan Mulholland and Heidi Dickerson) and one adult (me). We’ll be focusing on chapter 4 from the Gospel of John and how Jesus truly meets all of our needs. He knows everything about us and simply wants us to allow Him to fill us. It’s going to be a great week!
FINALLY, JULY 26-AUGUST 1 is our high school summer conference trip to CIY MOVE on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Illinois. We have 12 students (Samantha Holley, Jenai Holley, Katie Mulholland, Nathan Mulholland, Brittany Kiley, Ashley Heald, Heidi Dickerson, Amanda Williams, Courtney Des Forge, Kayla Buffington, Nickie Smith, Breanna Smith) and 4 adults (Betty Dickerson, Monna Kreher, Steve Novak and me). This year, the focus will be on following God where He leads, and He always leads us close to Him.
AUGUST will find our team re-tooling and preparing for the BIG CHANGE to a “Two-Night” youth group model in September. We’ll be moving our high school night to Sundays and middle school night will remain on Wednesdays. Also in August, we’ll have our ministry team retreat to get away, plan, recap and train our youth workers.
As you can see, I’ll be out of the office much of the summer, and when I am in Cedar Rapids, my time will be spent with my family. If you need to get in touch with me, the best way will be through my cell phone (319-389-5384). I’ll also be using our parent website for some “on the spot” event updates (especially during Kansas and CIY-our camp has dial-up!), so be sure to check that out a few times during the summer.
As always, our ministry covets your prayers. We’ll be putting a mile or 2 on big purple, and God will be speaking to many of our students in ways they have not heard. Don’t forget our sponsors; these events leave them tired, mentally, spiritually and physically, and God speaks to them, too.
Look for another update in 3 weeks!
Here are a few pictures of “Big Purple” (our van) and our newest purchase, a 6’ x 8’ trailer:
Speaking of events:
LAST WEEK was Middle School Camp for 9 of our students. We talked about the concept of thirst and water as found throughout scripture. Specifically, we talked about the Exodus from Egypt and how the Israelites were constantly thirsting for water, we talked about Noah and the Ark, King David and his “mighty men” bringing him water from a well in Jerusalem and then Paul “being poured out like a drink offering” in Philippians 2.
NEXT WEEK (June 28-July 3) is our second mission trip to Morning Star Ranch in Florence Kansas. We’re taking 6 of our middle school students (Ryan Carmody, Kelsey Zieser, John Mulholland, Tyler Wright, Beth Frederick and Brianna Scott) and 3 adults (Kathy Thomas, Rob Frederick and me). We’ll leave early next Sunday morning and be home by mid-afternoon on Friday, July 3. For our devotional times, we’ll be talking about the 10 Commandments and how God desires our obedience to His Law as a way to honor and love Him.
THE WEEK AFTER (JULY 5-11) is our high school week of camp. As of right now, we have 4 high school students going (Samantha Holley, Jenai Holley, Nathan Mulholland and Heidi Dickerson) and one adult (me). We’ll be focusing on chapter 4 from the Gospel of John and how Jesus truly meets all of our needs. He knows everything about us and simply wants us to allow Him to fill us. It’s going to be a great week!
FINALLY, JULY 26-AUGUST 1 is our high school summer conference trip to CIY MOVE on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Illinois. We have 12 students (Samantha Holley, Jenai Holley, Katie Mulholland, Nathan Mulholland, Brittany Kiley, Ashley Heald, Heidi Dickerson, Amanda Williams, Courtney Des Forge, Kayla Buffington, Nickie Smith, Breanna Smith) and 4 adults (Betty Dickerson, Monna Kreher, Steve Novak and me). This year, the focus will be on following God where He leads, and He always leads us close to Him.
AUGUST will find our team re-tooling and preparing for the BIG CHANGE to a “Two-Night” youth group model in September. We’ll be moving our high school night to Sundays and middle school night will remain on Wednesdays. Also in August, we’ll have our ministry team retreat to get away, plan, recap and train our youth workers.
As you can see, I’ll be out of the office much of the summer, and when I am in Cedar Rapids, my time will be spent with my family. If you need to get in touch with me, the best way will be through my cell phone (319-389-5384). I’ll also be using our parent website for some “on the spot” event updates (especially during Kansas and CIY-our camp has dial-up!), so be sure to check that out a few times during the summer.
As always, our ministry covets your prayers. We’ll be putting a mile or 2 on big purple, and God will be speaking to many of our students in ways they have not heard. Don’t forget our sponsors; these events leave them tired, mentally, spiritually and physically, and God speaks to them, too.
Look for another update in 3 weeks!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Eastview Parent Weekly, June 7-13, 2009
Dear Parents,
This website will be the main source of information over the next few months. I’ll make every effort to update that website by Tuesdays through the summer.
“Change is Coming”:
Upcoming Dates
June 10 (this Wednesday) is “Celebration”, our final youth group night for the year. We’ll be meeting at the home of Betty Dickerson, one of our youth leaders, in Alburnett. There will be a caravan leaving Eastview promptly at 5:30pm and we’ll be back at Eastview by 8:30pm. Guys-bring chips and snacks, gals-bring a salad or dessert.
June 14-19 is middle school camp week #1 at our camp, North East Iowa Christian Service Camp. Here are the names that I have for this camp:
John Mulholland 3, Spencer Kiley, Brianna Scott, Beth Frederick, Kelsey Zieser, Ryan Carmody, Kyle Hoback, Kyle’s friend Matt, and Kelli Williams
If you do not see your child’s name on this list, and they are going and need a ride, I need to know immediately. With the 4 leaders going, our van is 3 seats away from being full. Our church van will be departing Eastview next Sunday afternoon between 1:30 and 1:45 in the afternoon, and will be driven by Kent Speake. Please be at the church by 1:15pm so it can be loaded and ready to roll. We’ll return to Eastview the following Friday between 12:30 and 1:00pm.
June 28-July 3 is our Kansas Mission Trip to Morning Star Ranch in Florence Kansas. We’ll be leaving Eastview by 8am on Sunday, June 28, and return by mid-afternoon on Friday, July 3. I have the following students registered:
Brianna Scott, Beth Frederick, Kelsey Zieser, John Mulholland 3, Tyler Wright, and Ryan Carmody.
July 5-11 is our high school camp week at North East Iowa Christian Service Camp. Here are the names that I have so far:
Nate Mulholland, Sam Holley, Jenai Holley, and Heidi Dickerson.
If you do not see your child’s name on this list, and they are going and need a ride, I need to know immediately. Our church van will be departing Eastview Sunday afternoon, July 5 between 1:30 and 1:45 in the afternoon. Please be at the church by 1:15pm so it can be loaded and ready to roll. We’ll return to Eastview the following Saturday between 12:30 and 1:00pm.
July 26-August 1 is our senior high conference in Carbondale Illinois. We’ll be leaving Eastview by 8am on Sunday July 26 and return to Eastview mid- to late- afternoon on Saturday August 1. More details coming soon.
Wednesday August 26 is our Fall kick-off. We’ll have more details in the coming months.
Sunday August 31 will be our first high school youth group night. We are finalizing start times.
Wednesday September 2 will be our first middle school youth group night. We are still finalizing start times.
Have a great summer!!
This website will be the main source of information over the next few months. I’ll make every effort to update that website by Tuesdays through the summer.
“Change is Coming”:
- Our ministry team met this weekend, and has decided to pursue splitting our youth group. This was a unanimous decision by the 10 people in attendance. While the final decision will be made at our July ministry team meeting, our senior high youth group will meet on Sunday evenings from 6-8pm, and our middle school youth group will continue to meet on Wednesday nights, from 6:30-8pm. There are a few details that remain to be nailed down, and we’ll be meeting in July and at our ministry team retreat in August to finalize those details.
- We are still taking questions and concerns about this. Please direct them to me.
Upcoming Dates
June 10 (this Wednesday) is “Celebration”, our final youth group night for the year. We’ll be meeting at the home of Betty Dickerson, one of our youth leaders, in Alburnett. There will be a caravan leaving Eastview promptly at 5:30pm and we’ll be back at Eastview by 8:30pm. Guys-bring chips and snacks, gals-bring a salad or dessert.
June 14-19 is middle school camp week #1 at our camp, North East Iowa Christian Service Camp. Here are the names that I have for this camp:
John Mulholland 3, Spencer Kiley, Brianna Scott, Beth Frederick, Kelsey Zieser, Ryan Carmody, Kyle Hoback, Kyle’s friend Matt, and Kelli Williams
If you do not see your child’s name on this list, and they are going and need a ride, I need to know immediately. With the 4 leaders going, our van is 3 seats away from being full. Our church van will be departing Eastview next Sunday afternoon between 1:30 and 1:45 in the afternoon, and will be driven by Kent Speake. Please be at the church by 1:15pm so it can be loaded and ready to roll. We’ll return to Eastview the following Friday between 12:30 and 1:00pm.
June 28-July 3 is our Kansas Mission Trip to Morning Star Ranch in Florence Kansas. We’ll be leaving Eastview by 8am on Sunday, June 28, and return by mid-afternoon on Friday, July 3. I have the following students registered:
Brianna Scott, Beth Frederick, Kelsey Zieser, John Mulholland 3, Tyler Wright, and Ryan Carmody.
July 5-11 is our high school camp week at North East Iowa Christian Service Camp. Here are the names that I have so far:
Nate Mulholland, Sam Holley, Jenai Holley, and Heidi Dickerson.
If you do not see your child’s name on this list, and they are going and need a ride, I need to know immediately. Our church van will be departing Eastview Sunday afternoon, July 5 between 1:30 and 1:45 in the afternoon. Please be at the church by 1:15pm so it can be loaded and ready to roll. We’ll return to Eastview the following Saturday between 12:30 and 1:00pm.
July 26-August 1 is our senior high conference in Carbondale Illinois. We’ll be leaving Eastview by 8am on Sunday July 26 and return to Eastview mid- to late- afternoon on Saturday August 1. More details coming soon.
Wednesday August 26 is our Fall kick-off. We’ll have more details in the coming months.
Sunday August 31 will be our first high school youth group night. We are finalizing start times.
Wednesday September 2 will be our first middle school youth group night. We are still finalizing start times.
Have a great summer!!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Eastview Parent Weekly, Summer 2009 Calendar
Thanks to those of you who came to our parent’s night last Wednesday. It was great spending time with you, and I know the kids loved seeing you play 7-base kickball!
30 Hour Famine Recap Video:
We’re in the home stretch for our Spring youth activities. As a reminder, our final youth group for the summer will be June 10; this means we will not be meeting regularly through June or July. We are planning on starting up again in August, we’ll communicate the date as soon as it is firm. Why do we stop meeting in June and July? We have a full summer of events.
Please read these dates CAREFULLY:
May 10th- cut-off date for Scholarship applications for High School Summer Camp
May 15th- Cedar Rapids Kernels Fundraiser- meet at Eastview by 9pm
May 17th- cut-off date for Scholarship applications for Middle School Summer Camp #2
May 20th- cut-off date for Kansas Mission trip registrations
May 22nd- Cedar Rapids Kernels Fundraiser- meet at Eastview by 9pm
May 30th- Mission:Kansas meeting at Eastview
June 1st- cut-off date for scholarship applications for CIY Summer Conference
cut-off for EARLY-BIRD rates for our Summer camp
June 14-19- Middle school camp week at NEICSC #1
-most of our middle school students will be at this camp week
-I am co-deaning at this week of camp
June 28-July 4- Middle school Kansas Mission Trip (Students may still register for this trip, cost is now $200)
July 5-11- High school camp week at NEICSC
-I am co-deaning at this week of camp
July 12-17- Middle school camp week at NEICSC #2
July 19-23 5th & 6th grade camp week at NEICSC
-there is at least one student attending this week from Eastview
July 27-Aug 1- CIY Summer Conference for high school students
About camp, while you will send your registration forms and checks directly to the camp, Big Purple will be running to/from camp for Middle School #1 and the High School week, so we can get your kids there!
30 Hour Famine Recap Video:
We’re in the home stretch for our Spring youth activities. As a reminder, our final youth group for the summer will be June 10; this means we will not be meeting regularly through June or July. We are planning on starting up again in August, we’ll communicate the date as soon as it is firm. Why do we stop meeting in June and July? We have a full summer of events.
Please read these dates CAREFULLY:
May 10th- cut-off date for Scholarship applications for High School Summer Camp
May 15th- Cedar Rapids Kernels Fundraiser- meet at Eastview by 9pm
May 17th- cut-off date for Scholarship applications for Middle School Summer Camp #2
May 20th- cut-off date for Kansas Mission trip registrations
May 22nd- Cedar Rapids Kernels Fundraiser- meet at Eastview by 9pm
May 30th- Mission:Kansas meeting at Eastview
June 1st- cut-off date for scholarship applications for CIY Summer Conference
cut-off for EARLY-BIRD rates for our Summer camp
June 14-19- Middle school camp week at NEICSC #1
-most of our middle school students will be at this camp week
-I am co-deaning at this week of camp
June 28-July 4- Middle school Kansas Mission Trip (Students may still register for this trip, cost is now $200)
July 5-11- High school camp week at NEICSC
-I am co-deaning at this week of camp
July 12-17- Middle school camp week at NEICSC #2
July 19-23 5th & 6th grade camp week at NEICSC
-there is at least one student attending this week from Eastview
July 27-Aug 1- CIY Summer Conference for high school students
About camp, while you will send your registration forms and checks directly to the camp, Big Purple will be running to/from camp for Middle School #1 and the High School week, so we can get your kids there!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Delayed Weekly Post
Sorry this has been delayed, I've had trouble getting onto the Blogger page for a few days.
Here are a few things that you need to know:
Tonight:
$50 deposit for CIY Summer Conference is due.
30 Hour Famine:
Coming up this weekend is our annual participation in an event called 30 Hour Famine. Our youth ministry has partnered with World Vision in this event for many years. This year however, is going to be different. This year, the funds raised will go to a local ministry here in Cedar Rapids. We’re supporting the Cedar House Shelter in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Here’s the “run-down” (that was for all of you “Office” fans out there...)
Friday:
10am- For those participating, we’re asking that their final meal of the day be around 10am
5pm- Registration/Introduction/Educate
8pm- Small meal
9-11pm- Kernels cleaning
Post-game- Debrief at Eastview, sleep
Saturday:
6am- Wake up
7am- Head to Cedar House Shelter for service projects
Noon- Lunch
1pm-5pm- Debrief/Group Project
6pm- Dismiss
We have talked a lot about this event with our kids. Please review the following with them:
April 29-(Next Wednesday):
-$35 deposit and registration form
-Promotion Wednesday, our 5th graders are coming to join us in youth group for the rest of the year.
-Parent Night- You're invited to come and check us out. Join us at 5:45 for a meal, then stay for our organized game time and main lesson. After our groups break into their small-groups, I'll visit with parents for a time of fellowship and questions and answers.
Have a great week!
Here are a few things that you need to know:
Tonight:
$50 deposit for CIY Summer Conference is due.
30 Hour Famine:
Coming up this weekend is our annual participation in an event called 30 Hour Famine. Our youth ministry has partnered with World Vision in this event for many years. This year however, is going to be different. This year, the funds raised will go to a local ministry here in Cedar Rapids. We’re supporting the Cedar House Shelter in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Here’s the “run-down” (that was for all of you “Office” fans out there...)
Friday:
10am- For those participating, we’re asking that their final meal of the day be around 10am
5pm- Registration/Introduction/Educate
8pm- Small meal
9-11pm- Kernels cleaning
Post-game- Debrief at Eastview, sleep
Saturday:
6am- Wake up
7am- Head to Cedar House Shelter for service projects
Noon- Lunch
1pm-5pm- Debrief/Group Project
6pm- Dismiss
We have talked a lot about this event with our kids. Please review the following with them:
- This is an event about service. It is designed to create awareness, empathy, and a heart for God’s people. Whether it is not eating for a few hours, eating food that they do not care for, cleaning at the stadium or sleeping in a box, we have designed this event to make the students uncomfortable to push them to their limits. If you do not feel that your student is up to this challenge, please don’t send them.
- Friday night, we’ll be sleeping outside in boxes in the parking lot at Eastview. The low’s for the weekend look to be in the mid-50’s. All students will be expected to sleep in the parking lot.
- Saturday, we’ll be doing various work projects at the Cedar House Shelter. All students will be expected to participate in whatever work projects we are assigned.
April 29-(Next Wednesday):
-$35 deposit and registration form
-Promotion Wednesday, our 5th graders are coming to join us in youth group for the rest of the year.
-Parent Night- You're invited to come and check us out. Join us at 5:45 for a meal, then stay for our organized game time and main lesson. After our groups break into their small-groups, I'll visit with parents for a time of fellowship and questions and answers.
Have a great week!
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