Entries from June 2008

June 30, 2008

On the Streets of New Orleans

Holly commented today that she wanted to see some of the videos from the mission trip. I have added one that I love. While walking the streets of New Orleans we passed one of the many VooDoo stores. They were so freaky Rick doing what he does best made light of [...]

June 29, 2008

Oh the Sweet Smell of Gadsden..

Well I am back in the saddle.  Home form New Orleans.  We had a great trip I was so encouraged being with our High School students this week.  It was encouraging because all of them that went had options.  It was awesome to see them give up something else to serve this past week.  I [...]

June 26, 2008

Day Number 4

You would think that I would think of a more clever title for my blog posts. But being that this is day number 4 that is what you get. Today was the hardest day of the week. We worked real hard at the city park. Before Katrina the park employed 200 [...]

June 25, 2008

Day Number 3

I wanted to add some pictures, but I am having to write this from the nursing home.  We have had a great day.  Although Jacob Mayfield is sick and is at the Dr. as we speak and Lydia fell today.  She is doing fine though she just told me that her leg is feeling fine.  [...]

June 24, 2008

Day Number 2

I thought Video is better.  Here is a video of our day today.  I hope that everybody is having a great week so far.  You would all be so proud of your students this week.  I know I am.  It must be their leader.  HAHA just kidding.  They all want to go back to the [...]

June 23, 2008

Day Number 1

June 22, 2008

We Made It

Well we made it to New Orleans. IT really was not that bad of a trip. I am really excited to see what God is going to do in the lives of our students this week. They are already being challenged. We had an awesome worship service tonight where the speaker [...]

June 21, 2008

Getting Ready for New Orleans

Well tomorrow we leave for New Orleans. I am taking 16 of our high school students on a mission trip. Today will be spent on the most part getting ready for the trip. This past week has been so busy that I have found myself a little behind. A trip to [...]

June 18, 2008

VBS So Far

Here is a little video slideshow I made of the pictures taken at VBS so far this week. It has been an exciting time of watching the kids worship God. I hope you all enjoy it. I have a video of Pastor Randy and Scott Louderback climbing the rock tower also. [...]

June 17, 2008

Just Another Long Day

Well today has been one of those says where you do a little bit of everything. I will not bore you with all the details though. I did end up home all night tonight sick. It is very rare that I allow myself to stay in when sick but I have just [...]