Here are the new photos. We have added to the old ones as well!!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Another Two Day Blog
It is 11 o'clock on Wednesday night. WE have had a great past two days. On Tuesday we hit 700 houses with flyers about the church. PAstor Benner took us to one of the local pools. It was fun and we all enjoyed the cold water of the pool. We also had a great night of VBS where 2 kids got saved. Afterward we played volleyball with some of the teens from the youth group at Oasis Baptist. They were Isaac, Elian, David, Nacho, Sierra, and Nicole. We then went to Applebee's at 10 o'clock at night. We were there till 11:40, and we had fun fellowshipping. They also helped with VBS on Tuesday.
Today we went canvassing and hit 900 houses with flyers. We then went to lunch and gathered our laundry to make a laundry run. Jen, Carissa, Liz and Dana went to find the laundry mat and everyone stayed and either slept or went in the pool. The four of us went to the first laundry mat closed at 2 and we got there at 1:40, so we found another one. There, Dana stayed behind while Jen took Carissa to the emergency care to find out what was wrong with the spots on her back. Liz went too to keep Carissa company. Dana was left in the very hot laundry mat for an hour and a half to keep a eye on the laundry, but we made it back to the hotel with clean laundry and medicine, and we then went to the church and got ready for VBS. The church provided dinner for us and we had a great night of VBS. We had 3 kids get saved. After VBS, we came back to the hotel and had a pool party. We then had devos and now the boys are playing x-box and the girls are crashed in Jen's room, since the guys won't let us play ='(
written by Dana Kincaid--Psalm 9:1,10
edited by Kelly =p
pics coming tomorrow:
Today we went canvassing and hit 900 houses with flyers. We then went to lunch and gathered our laundry to make a laundry run. Jen, Carissa, Liz and Dana went to find the laundry mat and everyone stayed and either slept or went in the pool. The four of us went to the first laundry mat closed at 2 and we got there at 1:40, so we found another one. There, Dana stayed behind while Jen took Carissa to the emergency care to find out what was wrong with the spots on her back. Liz went too to keep Carissa company. Dana was left in the very hot laundry mat for an hour and a half to keep a eye on the laundry, but we made it back to the hotel with clean laundry and medicine, and we then went to the church and got ready for VBS. The church provided dinner for us and we had a great night of VBS. We had 3 kids get saved. After VBS, we came back to the hotel and had a pool party. We then had devos and now the boys are playing x-box and the girls are crashed in Jen's room, since the guys won't let us play ='(
written by Dana Kincaid--Psalm 9:1,10
edited by Kelly =p
pics coming tomorrow:
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
A Two Day Blog
It has been a full two days. Apologies who were waiting with baited breathe the last two days. The schedule went late Sunday night, and the computer was left at the church last night.
SUNDAY
Everyone got to sleep in a bit after our long haul through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. The team met Pastor Jeff Benner, Pastor Wayne Dale, and the Oasis Baptist family at 9am.
The team was responsible for special music for the AM service and the afternoon service. Pastor Dave and Aaron gave an impromptu puppet promo for the VBS. Caleb played piano for a special, and Pastor Dave preached for both services.
Between services there was a carry in lunch with some GREAT chicken and better fellowship. It is always good to fellowship with fellow believers. There are a lot of children in this church, and they added some familiar faces for the VBS.
Sunday evening saw two hours of VBS preparation. This is where these teens shine. They are very creative and transformed the building into a race track with pitstops for each of the VBS areas. Bible, Crafts, and Games.
MONDAY
Keep decorating! Lots more work went into the church. Our supply list was filled by WalMart, Home Depot, and Michaels, and work continued! The morning also included VBS prep as the team worked on their assignments for Monday. Bible lessons were taught/practiced. The puppets went through their skit three times (Can I get a What, What, Kevin Quick!!!) The crafts were prepped, and the games were set up.
The Dales took us to a great Chinese Buffet for lunch, and got us a great deal! A couple of the guys showed off and then ate mini octopus! But the Iowa/Nebraska raised Pastor Dave declined the offer to partake in the eight legged delicatessen.
VBS!
After a little rest in the afternoon, it was finally time. Kids started showing up 25 minutes early, but good preparation had coloring stations ready for them. Noone knew how many to expect with church members just getting back from vacation.
All were really excited when we had 30 kids for our first night. This should be a good indicator that we could have up to 50 by Wednesday (whether the building can handle it or not)
There were also two brand new families who brought in their kids. These were families that had never been in the building and were a result of canvassing and inviting. Not only did they bring their kids, they stayed and hung around. They talked with Pastor Jeff and Pastor Wayne and their wives. They also interacted with the other church families that had hung around. This was a very rewarding aspect of the evening. Because of the layout, they stood and sat in the back and watched the teens sing, play, interact, and love their kids. They also heard the songs and heard the puppets and most importantly, heard the gospel. There were also numerous brand new kids whose parents dropped them off and picked them at the end of the evening.
All in all, it was a GREAT start to VBS. This team is great, and after a good VBS post-evaluation, some Chik-Fil-A, and a quick time of devos together, they were off to bed.
Until the next brag session- -I mean – update!
Only four days left until the waves start coming home!
Pics from Sunday and Monday:
SUNDAY
Everyone got to sleep in a bit after our long haul through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. The team met Pastor Jeff Benner, Pastor Wayne Dale, and the Oasis Baptist family at 9am.
The team was responsible for special music for the AM service and the afternoon service. Pastor Dave and Aaron gave an impromptu puppet promo for the VBS. Caleb played piano for a special, and Pastor Dave preached for both services.
Between services there was a carry in lunch with some GREAT chicken and better fellowship. It is always good to fellowship with fellow believers. There are a lot of children in this church, and they added some familiar faces for the VBS.
Sunday evening saw two hours of VBS preparation. This is where these teens shine. They are very creative and transformed the building into a race track with pitstops for each of the VBS areas. Bible, Crafts, and Games.
MONDAY
Keep decorating! Lots more work went into the church. Our supply list was filled by WalMart, Home Depot, and Michaels, and work continued! The morning also included VBS prep as the team worked on their assignments for Monday. Bible lessons were taught/practiced. The puppets went through their skit three times (Can I get a What, What, Kevin Quick!!!) The crafts were prepped, and the games were set up.
The Dales took us to a great Chinese Buffet for lunch, and got us a great deal! A couple of the guys showed off and then ate mini octopus! But the Iowa/Nebraska raised Pastor Dave declined the offer to partake in the eight legged delicatessen.
VBS!
After a little rest in the afternoon, it was finally time. Kids started showing up 25 minutes early, but good preparation had coloring stations ready for them. Noone knew how many to expect with church members just getting back from vacation.
All were really excited when we had 30 kids for our first night. This should be a good indicator that we could have up to 50 by Wednesday (whether the building can handle it or not)
There were also two brand new families who brought in their kids. These were families that had never been in the building and were a result of canvassing and inviting. Not only did they bring their kids, they stayed and hung around. They talked with Pastor Jeff and Pastor Wayne and their wives. They also interacted with the other church families that had hung around. This was a very rewarding aspect of the evening. Because of the layout, they stood and sat in the back and watched the teens sing, play, interact, and love their kids. They also heard the songs and heard the puppets and most importantly, heard the gospel. There were also numerous brand new kids whose parents dropped them off and picked them at the end of the evening.
All in all, it was a GREAT start to VBS. This team is great, and after a good VBS post-evaluation, some Chik-Fil-A, and a quick time of devos together, they were off to bed.
Until the next brag session- -I mean – update!
Only four days left until the waves start coming home!
Pics from Sunday and Monday:
Sunday, July 06, 2008
In Arizona (finally), and some actually made it home!
Well, it is 1am locally, and 4am Eastern.
The Level 2 team has arrived in Phoenix and is tucked in. We had a great day Friday. The guys got the biggest section of roof shingled, and helped move all the shingles to the roof.
Pastor Aaron Patton (of Oak Grove Baptist Church, who graciously provided free lodging for us) and the owner of the home which is used for local missions work expressed tremendous amounts of gratitude. They also mentioned numerous times how incredible the young people have been the entire week.
Friday afternoon, after packing up all the Arizona crew, we headed off to Camp CUMCITO, a mission camp for inner city kids. The girls decorated, got all dressed up, and waited on all of the teen girls having their camp "special" dinner. The girls received a standing ovation for their ministry.
The guys, still recovering from their roof work, were forced to leave the all-girls camp, and go out to find (much to their delight) an incredible BBQ joint, where they ate VERY well.
All this came to a close about 8pm. This is where the team had to part ways. The Arizona team had a late night to get to Oklahoma City (they got there at 2am). The level 1 teens went back to KC for the last night.
Saturday was ALL travel:
The young ones went and dropped off Bethany (who we all had a really hard time parting with - she seemed sad to be going back to Texas, which is saying something from a Terry) then they headed home. They took a couple of stops, including one at the St. Louis Arch, and got home about 1am Eastern.
Team two crossed two time zones into Arizona. Getting in about 45 minutes ago (12:15am) ALL were asleep as I (Pastor Dave) completed the last two hours into Phoenix.
We look forward to Sunday School, AM Worship, Lunch, Afternoon Service, and Evening VBS canvassing with Oasis Baptist Church tomorrow. Whooo Hoooo!
Thank you soooooomuch parents for your prayers.
Kevin, Barbi, Dan, Josh, Bryan, Wes, Katie, Mandy, and Bethany!
We miss you guys!!!
Finally going to sleep after 900 miles on the road!
Pastor Dave
Photos: (we have been updating the older shows, so click on one and look for more!)
The Level 2 team has arrived in Phoenix and is tucked in. We had a great day Friday. The guys got the biggest section of roof shingled, and helped move all the shingles to the roof.
Pastor Aaron Patton (of Oak Grove Baptist Church, who graciously provided free lodging for us) and the owner of the home which is used for local missions work expressed tremendous amounts of gratitude. They also mentioned numerous times how incredible the young people have been the entire week.
Friday afternoon, after packing up all the Arizona crew, we headed off to Camp CUMCITO, a mission camp for inner city kids. The girls decorated, got all dressed up, and waited on all of the teen girls having their camp "special" dinner. The girls received a standing ovation for their ministry.
The guys, still recovering from their roof work, were forced to leave the all-girls camp, and go out to find (much to their delight) an incredible BBQ joint, where they ate VERY well.
All this came to a close about 8pm. This is where the team had to part ways. The Arizona team had a late night to get to Oklahoma City (they got there at 2am). The level 1 teens went back to KC for the last night.
Saturday was ALL travel:
The young ones went and dropped off Bethany (who we all had a really hard time parting with - she seemed sad to be going back to Texas, which is saying something from a Terry) then they headed home. They took a couple of stops, including one at the St. Louis Arch, and got home about 1am Eastern.
Team two crossed two time zones into Arizona. Getting in about 45 minutes ago (12:15am) ALL were asleep as I (Pastor Dave) completed the last two hours into Phoenix.
We look forward to Sunday School, AM Worship, Lunch, Afternoon Service, and Evening VBS canvassing with Oasis Baptist Church tomorrow. Whooo Hoooo!
Thank you soooooomuch parents for your prayers.
Kevin, Barbi, Dan, Josh, Bryan, Wes, Katie, Mandy, and Bethany!
We miss you guys!!!
Finally going to sleep after 900 miles on the road!
Pastor Dave
Photos: (we have been updating the older shows, so click on one and look for more!)
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