On our way home

We just finished our stay in New York. We about to hit the road to head back to Pittsburgh. Parents, we will see you at church at 8pm. It was a great trip and I know the students are looking forward to sharing about their trip with you. See you soon.

On our way to New York!!!

It has been a vwry busy week where keeping up with the blog was nearly impossible. But we have some amazing pictures and stories about the work we have been a part of in Queens, NY. In the meantime, we are on our way into an even bigger part of the city, Manhattan.

Day 1 over, Start of Day 2

We have arrived

We are here in Queens, NY. We made it safely. It was a great time of traveling through New Jersey and New York. The traffic was fun and not as long as we expected. As we made our way through New York, the kids were amazed at the size of the city, the beauty and the history. Also as we made it across the George Washington bridge,  we came through the Bronx briefly and then into Queens. As we made our way through both areas, the amazement of so many ethnic groups was shocking. It was shocking from the various restaurants,  businesses,  and people walking the streets.  This day is a great start to our trip where God is already exceeding expectations.  Thank you for all your prayers as we  traveled and we as for continued prayer for our team of students, leaders and groups here in Queens, NY.

Welcome to New York

We have made it to New York City. We have met New York City traffic on the George Washington Bridge.

Queens 2014

This Sunday, we will leave Pittsburgh, Pa to take a journey to New York. In New York, we will be serving in Queens, NY which is one of the five Boroughs. I believe and know God is going to do an amazing work in and through the lives of the Students and Leaders who are embarking on this journey. Over the next few days and throughout this week, take time to follow us through the blog and pray for us while we are away. There will be pictures posted and maybe some videos to give you a glimpse of the great work we are doing in Queens. To God be all the Glory. QUEENS HERE WE COME!!!!!

Louisville Day #2

It sure was a steamy one today in Louisville as we headed out in the morning to three different service locations.  Everyone did a great job serving at the Wayside Christian Mission and interacting with the local people. Some served at the mission’s homeless shelter, some at their storage and warehouse facility, and the rest stayed back and served here at the mission.

Following the service day we hosted a block party in the parking lot of the mission. We grilled and served picnic food as many of residents came out and ate with us and danced to the music.

Following the block party we loaded into our buses and headed out to a local park along the Ohio river that provided us with some much needed ‘down time’ and lots of different recreational activities. Some played ‘Ultimate Frisbee’ while others tossed baseball, rode bikes (and bike-like contraptions), and many played and cooled off in the water playground.

We wrapped up the evening with worship and hearing from students as they individually shared with the group about their experiences at the Life conference. Our students shared how God touched them during the week and the direct impact it’s making in their lives. The sun was setting over the river and provided a beautiful backdrop for our time as we thanked and glorified God as a family together.

One more service day ahead tomorrow. All the students are healthy and doing very well. We have a few cases of poison ivy from the Life service day last Wednesday, but other than that we’re in stellar shape.

Please continue to pray! 

The team serving at the homeless shelter