Today was a very interesting day to say the least. I went with North Star to the home of a lady that hoards things. She and her husband, who passed away recently, had been collecting things to put in the house that they were building together. On her property, of which we guessed was about... Continue Reading →
Clarksville Craziness!
Hello from Clarksville, TN! So far this week has been pretty good! Tomorrow I get to go out on the worksite with North Star and wear a HazMat suit! I am stoked! This is going to be awesome! Today while riding with Bev, the gps broke and her phone was almost dead, but luckily the... Continue Reading →
Journey to Clarksville
"Light, light, light up the sky, You light up the sky to show me you are with me. I, I, I can't deny, oh I can't deny that You are right here with me. You've opened my eyes so I can see You all around me. Light, light, light up the sky, light up the... Continue Reading →
To Joplin!
Today the CCYMers got the privilege to work as a team and go to Joplin to unload a truck full of packages for children in Joplin. After 30 minutes, we were able to complete our work and were treated with Krispy Kreme Donuts! Dana then took us on a tour of Joplin, and we were... Continue Reading →
Springfield Mission Trip!
The first mission trip of this summer is now a go! Yesterday was filled with business as we were rushing to get everything ready before all the middle school and high school youth arrived here in Springfield. So far the mission trip has been great! We played some ultimate frisbee and ate awesome hamburgers! God... Continue Reading →
AC: Day 4
Yesterday was awesome! Paul spoke at the 7 pm service, and did a wonderful job! Afterwards, the clergy still had to take another vote, and while the praise band was playing to pass the time, Bishop Schnase decided to join in on the fun and danced with the youth! Such excitement! Soon after a conga... Continue Reading →
AC: Day 3
Last night's ordination service was awesome! Luckily my nerves didn't get to me, and I was able to share my hopes and dreams of the church with the ordinands. Today has gone by rather slowly. Our first session was Sunday School at nine with Bishop Schnase. And just like last year, the youth were late.... Continue Reading →
AC: Day 2
Well, it's day two here in United Methodist Land! Things are going smoothly! The laity have elected all 7 members to General Conference, and the clergy have only elected 5, so they have 2 more. Next we elect people to Jurisdictional Conference. Today pastor Aaron Brown from St. Paul UMC, Joplin told us stories of... Continue Reading →
Annual Conference 2011
It's day one of Annual Conference and the excitement has already begun! I've already been to Sam's this morning with Bev and Cara! Who knew Sam's opened at 7 am! Not me! This year is going to be an exciting one! I'm sitting next to Carrie and Garrett, and I can already tell this is... Continue Reading →
Today’s the Day!
I have been waiting for this day for what seems like forever! In less than an hour I will be off on my adventure! While I am saddened that I will not be spending much time with my family and friends this summer, I am super excited to be spending lots of time meeting new... Continue Reading →
Adventures with Abbey Jo 