Missions Trip Blog - Post Two
Tuesday morning started out with Quiet time, then breakfast followed by a time of worship and teaching. We then proceeded to BAKE the cookies previously mentioned in the last post... Oh my did we make cookies... lot's of them. Some of them got refused though... well the batch the guys made did not work at all and did not make it to the party just the trash. Our morning was consumed with cookies. As we were finishing off the cookies we loaded the van and headed to Conrad and Vicki's for lunch. We sat and hung out with them for quite a while and talked about their twin daughters and how they're mirror twins, pretty interesting one is left handed while the other is right, and their eyes have similar "mirror differences" -
After Lunch we headed to the church to get ready for the Summer Party, we split into teams to get ready for Game Stations. Hannah, Heather and Jordan were in charge of the inflatable ring toss game, and Jessica, Kara and Jason were in charge of the ping pong ball toss - both games seemed to be quite challenging so we had to test them out for a bit. Next we spent some time getting signs made to mark the different stations at the party, blowing up ballons hanging streamers, and blowing up beach balls. The Church did some of the other stations like face painting, art and crafts, and oh yes the cookie station which our cookies did well at, but the leftover brownies we brought from the Hall Of Fame event were the hot items! hilarious. When we were done with most of that prep we spent time preparing for our drama that we were going to be doing at the event.
Once were all done we all ended asleep, or laying down, on the floor of the church. it is occurring to us that we are dealing with a Spirit of Slumber.. We are always tired and this is making us to be somewhat irritable at times, please be in prayer with us for this because we know that it is the enemy trying to bring us down, Pastor Conrad also said he has also been sensing a regular heaviness over the church as he has been there the last few weeks since they moved into the building ( they have been in for two weeks now ), so we know that we need to press in for breakthrough in these areas of spiritual attack.
After eating again, pizza at the church, it was time for the summer party. there was kind of an air of expectancy at the church, mainly who would come, and sure enough they started to come and get right into the activities that were going on. The game stations went great there was face painting, crafts and lot's of wonderful pictures colored. About half way through the evening we gathered all the kids together and had our time of drama and a little bit of teaching. The drama went really good, somehow everyone got stuck to this chair except Jordan (you will know later) Then Paul explained the skit and talked with them for a little while, God even called his cell phone to show that we can connect with God wherever we are ( Jason played the role of God calling from the kitchen, the kids thought it was cool!) Then it was back to the game stations until the event was over, we cleaned up and headed for home, stopping along the way to give a group of about 7 or 8 jr-high age kids all the cookies they could handle, they were very excited that these weird people in a van gave them good cookies.
We came home and started to relax, we ended the evening playing SCUM, which turned out to be very fun. then it was off to bed---
Please be praying for us fervently, we can feel the enemy trying to bring us down especially with tiredness, believe with us for more energy and excitement, and clarity in thinking and direction. Today ( Wednesday ) is our last day in Urbana we want to end our time here strong and go into the next phase of trip with the same excitement, that what has been started here would continue as we go into the end of the week!
Jordan: Most people don't see what really counts in friendship. Friendship is doing what you can to help your friends. A lot of the time we let how we feel influence how we treat our friends. The Christian walk is similar to it. We may not feel like going after God, but it is the most vital things in our life. Friendship, also, is walking with your friends. God walks with us. He is our best friend. Life is as it is with our friends is a revelation of how God is with us.
Jason: hello fellow Americans. i don't have much for this blog. yes my awesome face is still being awesome. God has been moving in many ways. I agree with everything that Jordan said about friendship. Friendships are amazing. there are different levels to friendships. The lower levels are where you know each other from like school. You know there name and where they live. the middle levels are where you might hang out outside of school and you know them on a more personal level. then the upper levels are awesome. you know that person very very well. you know what is going on in there lives, and you might have a thing called accountability with each other it is really cool. then of course you have the highest level husband and wife. ill be back! stay in tune for more of the awesome face.
After Lunch we headed to the church to get ready for the Summer Party, we split into teams to get ready for Game Stations. Hannah, Heather and Jordan were in charge of the inflatable ring toss game, and Jessica, Kara and Jason were in charge of the ping pong ball toss - both games seemed to be quite challenging so we had to test them out for a bit. Next we spent some time getting signs made to mark the different stations at the party, blowing up ballons hanging streamers, and blowing up beach balls. The Church did some of the other stations like face painting, art and crafts, and oh yes the cookie station which our cookies did well at, but the leftover brownies we brought from the Hall Of Fame event were the hot items! hilarious. When we were done with most of that prep we spent time preparing for our drama that we were going to be doing at the event.
Once were all done we all ended asleep, or laying down, on the floor of the church. it is occurring to us that we are dealing with a Spirit of Slumber.. We are always tired and this is making us to be somewhat irritable at times, please be in prayer with us for this because we know that it is the enemy trying to bring us down, Pastor Conrad also said he has also been sensing a regular heaviness over the church as he has been there the last few weeks since they moved into the building ( they have been in for two weeks now ), so we know that we need to press in for breakthrough in these areas of spiritual attack.
After eating again, pizza at the church, it was time for the summer party. there was kind of an air of expectancy at the church, mainly who would come, and sure enough they started to come and get right into the activities that were going on. The game stations went great there was face painting, crafts and lot's of wonderful pictures colored. About half way through the evening we gathered all the kids together and had our time of drama and a little bit of teaching. The drama went really good, somehow everyone got stuck to this chair except Jordan (you will know later) Then Paul explained the skit and talked with them for a little while, God even called his cell phone to show that we can connect with God wherever we are ( Jason played the role of God calling from the kitchen, the kids thought it was cool!) Then it was back to the game stations until the event was over, we cleaned up and headed for home, stopping along the way to give a group of about 7 or 8 jr-high age kids all the cookies they could handle, they were very excited that these weird people in a van gave them good cookies.
We came home and started to relax, we ended the evening playing SCUM, which turned out to be very fun. then it was off to bed---
Please be praying for us fervently, we can feel the enemy trying to bring us down especially with tiredness, believe with us for more energy and excitement, and clarity in thinking and direction. Today ( Wednesday ) is our last day in Urbana we want to end our time here strong and go into the next phase of trip with the same excitement, that what has been started here would continue as we go into the end of the week!
Jordan: Most people don't see what really counts in friendship. Friendship is doing what you can to help your friends. A lot of the time we let how we feel influence how we treat our friends. The Christian walk is similar to it. We may not feel like going after God, but it is the most vital things in our life. Friendship, also, is walking with your friends. God walks with us. He is our best friend. Life is as it is with our friends is a revelation of how God is with us.
Jason: hello fellow Americans. i don't have much for this blog. yes my awesome face is still being awesome. God has been moving in many ways. I agree with everything that Jordan said about friendship. Friendships are amazing. there are different levels to friendships. The lower levels are where you know each other from like school. You know there name and where they live. the middle levels are where you might hang out outside of school and you know them on a more personal level. then the upper levels are awesome. you know that person very very well. you know what is going on in there lives, and you might have a thing called accountability with each other it is really cool. then of course you have the highest level husband and wife. ill be back! stay in tune for more of the awesome face.
posted by paul and angie at 6:49 AM
5 Comments:
Hey guys (and girls), I didn't realize how fun reading a blog is:) I've been reading some of the "old" posts as well as the current ones and really been blessed. Truth doesn't change with time. Have you considered praying through (literally) the whole new building and and making sure the place is cleared and swept clean and the Holy Spirit is free to reign and take His place in every nook and cranny of the building. Probably Conrad and his people have already done this but maybe they need some back up if he is still feeling some resistance. Pray about it. Love you all, LHoch
Hi Guys!! Sounds like ya'all are having an amazing trip! God is an AWESOME GOD!!!! Amen? Amen!! Anyhow I wanted to say that Jason, I would have liked to see your smashed face and I'll be praying for the deliverence of the person who did it!!:D I have also been praying for you guys and will continue to keep praying for you guys! I like what the other person said about praying through the whole building. Well anyhow since you don't know who this is yet....hold on.... Hed, do you know yet? My favorite colors are blue and green!!;) Well keep on keeping on!!
Hi new creation peeps! Glad to hear your trip is going well. We'll be praying that you'll feel energized (totally feeling you on that one).
Jason, glad to hear your face wasn't permanently marred :D
Get some sleep tonight ya'll!
It is good to hear you are having a good time. We are P for you. Hav a save trip to DC God bless P. Troyer
I love reading your blogs, old and new. Glad you all are having a great time. The more you keep focused on our Author and Finisher,the more energy you will have(smile) Of course I'm praying for a mighty wind and fire and rain and glory for the whole bunch...let it all fall and ..let them all feel your mighty Presence and make mighty warriors out of them all..Go and do great exploits for our Faithful God!!!He will never fail any one of you..It is Him and not us, all He desires is a willing vessel. ..someone who loves you with the love of the Lord.
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