winter is not just a season its a place.....who knew hahaha. im having a lot of fun teaching the youth group up here. it was fun to meet the kids and get to know them a little bit. almost every morning i have had the chance to go fishing which is soooo cool because i dont get to go that much. so far i have caught 16 fish.today we brpught the fish back to the church cleaned them and fried them up.......they were sooo good... yesterday we went on a river float fro 5 miles it was fun until the current slowed down and then it got kinda long but all in all it was have and i cant wait to tell you guys back home all it the stories
Zac
-winter is so much fun. there are so many things to do. haha. thats funny. but we are having alot of fun. all these kids are so nice. the river float was lots of fun, but my back was all sunburned. it was pretty long though. we go fishing in the morning and catch lots of fish. the youth group is pretty small, but it will eventually grow. keep praying for all of us and dont worry about me getting hurt because im not hurt. (too bad). haha. cant wait to get home and tell you about everything. bye!
_nick
Winter Wisconsin is awesome. We are all having a lot of fun: fishing early in the morning; then a delicious breakfast breakfast made by none other than Pastor Jim, Terri, and Tracy; Then morning devos; Next we head out on whatever is planned for the day; Lunch is next which has also been very good; Then more free time and dinner. The trip has been great and you never know what is gonna happen, like a bee stinging you, or your bathroom getting "refurbished" by the ladies. Its been a lot of fun.
Love Sam
i think that i can say for everyone that we are having a whole lot of fun here, but the one thing that i find amazing is that everybody knows everybody. the people that are in the church are just so close nit. they all love eachother and do anything that is asked. there is no second guessing. and i definitely know that does not happen in our church. i mean people are so happy to see eachother that they kiss and i dont know its just different.
-the great Connor
Friday, August 7, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
August 5th
Well last night we got the opportunity to reach out to the commuity with our teaching time. We also got to reach out to some lost kids with Connors awesome testimony. Overall it was excellent; we had fun, met new kids and played some football on the field.
Andrew
So we were told to spread out among everybody during dinner. Nick and I sat with a group of teenage guys some who go to the church some who had never ever been in the church before. The 3 guys who hadn’t been to the church before were telling us that they had come just for the free food and that they knew that they were going to hell. But unfortunately Nick and I didn’t know how to respond to it. We then went upstairs and Esther convinced them to stay for the singing and Connor’s very fitting testimony and Jim was able to share the GOSPEL acronym. They then said they had to go but we saw them at the park when we played the game and they came back to the church for watermelon and football. We were able to invite them to come Saturday so be praying for us that they would come and we would be able to water the seed we planted on Wednesday.
Nathan
Andrew
So we were told to spread out among everybody during dinner. Nick and I sat with a group of teenage guys some who go to the church some who had never ever been in the church before. The 3 guys who hadn’t been to the church before were telling us that they had come just for the free food and that they knew that they were going to hell. But unfortunately Nick and I didn’t know how to respond to it. We then went upstairs and Esther convinced them to stay for the singing and Connor’s very fitting testimony and Jim was able to share the GOSPEL acronym. They then said they had to go but we saw them at the park when we played the game and they came back to the church for watermelon and football. We were able to invite them to come Saturday so be praying for us that they would come and we would be able to water the seed we planted on Wednesday.
Nathan
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
August 4th
Today some of us went fishing in the morning. Surprisingly to the guys girls caught bigger fish. But we continued on with our devo’s getting into a deep conversation about our daily culture and life. We then went to paint the football press box, help garden, and paint the gas station. Many of the students returned bright red. We then went to go swimming at a local lake. Hearing many of the monster fish stories we heard made some of us nervous. But we returned all intact for dinner. We then prepared for tomorrow’s lessons, finishing with many a laugh at our success. We then went to have our free time with some of us watching Narnia and hanging out with others. Were excited to meet the church’s youth tomorrow and teach them.
Until tomorrow,
Andrew J., Jovanna F., and Laura H.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Report from Day 1
The rain finally stopped in the middle of the night and today through the rest of the week looks dry. After assessing those who got a little wet (sleeping up against the side of the tent) we made a few adjustments to the tent city in the church parking lot. I will post some pictures tomorrow.
After morning worship and devos, the main portion of our day was spent adjusting the training the students had prepared. The reach of the winter community is up to a 30 minute drive away. Because of this we have re-done our itinerary (I know you are surprised). Instead of doing a little training each day, we are doing the training all on Wednesday and following that up with an outreach.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) will be our main work project day. On the docket for tomorrow is helping clean up the look of a dilapidated gas station on main street, painting the new press box at the high school football field and helping get a house ready for a handi-capped gentleman who moving to Winter.
Pray for edurance for the team, no one is really tired yet, but with the storm last night, tonight will be our good sleep. Pray that the students are a conduit of Christ's love to the Winter community tomorrow as the serve and minister through acts of service.
Pictures should be coming tomorrow.
-PJ
After morning worship and devos, the main portion of our day was spent adjusting the training the students had prepared. The reach of the winter community is up to a 30 minute drive away. Because of this we have re-done our itinerary (I know you are surprised). Instead of doing a little training each day, we are doing the training all on Wednesday and following that up with an outreach.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) will be our main work project day. On the docket for tomorrow is helping clean up the look of a dilapidated gas station on main street, painting the new press box at the high school football field and helping get a house ready for a handi-capped gentleman who moving to Winter.
Pray for edurance for the team, no one is really tired yet, but with the storm last night, tonight will be our good sleep. Pray that the students are a conduit of Christ's love to the Winter community tomorrow as the serve and minister through acts of service.
Pictures should be coming tomorrow.
-PJ
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Arrival!!!
We made it to Winter!!! We arrived just before 5pm after a normal day of traveling with 19 people. By 6pm the camp was mostly put together as the rain came in. As I am writing right now the rain (which was only supposed to last for a little while) is pouring. Its not bad enough to head into the church just yet and should pass by soon.
As I anticipated, my phone has no service here in Winter. But Ken Hazel's phone does. Please contact Ken at 262.620.5210 if you have any need to get a hold of us between now and Sunday. You may also leave comments on the blog and I will pass them on to who ever needs them.
Flexibility really is the key...but not only for managing expectations, its the key to opportunity. Along with the training and and outreach events we prepared, we will have an opportunity to help lead worship with some of the Winter EFC youth during the service this coming Sunday.
Please continue to pray for the group. Pray also that the weather clears up and everything that is getting wet dries.
A big thank you to all the parents for sending your students. Pray that God move big in their heart as they give their lives through service for our King.
-PJ
As I anticipated, my phone has no service here in Winter. But Ken Hazel's phone does. Please contact Ken at 262.620.5210 if you have any need to get a hold of us between now and Sunday. You may also leave comments on the blog and I will pass them on to who ever needs them.
Flexibility really is the key...but not only for managing expectations, its the key to opportunity. Along with the training and and outreach events we prepared, we will have an opportunity to help lead worship with some of the Winter EFC youth during the service this coming Sunday.
Please continue to pray for the group. Pray also that the weather clears up and everything that is getting wet dries.
A big thank you to all the parents for sending your students. Pray that God move big in their heart as they give their lives through service for our King.
-PJ
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