Niagara Falls day 2

Hello sorry it has taken so long to post our first blog we have been very busy. We have arrived safely and the drive was very fun and loud. Most of the vans were jamming out the whole way. We had an awesome night of worship and a message on living like Jesus. We also celebrated Rebekah Grant's birthday with a cake! Yesterday was our first work day and we have 7 groups working around the city in soup kitchens, landscaping, and cleaning people's homes. Some students decided to stay up late Sunday night so they were exhausted by the end of the day. They learned their lesson and went to bed early last night ☺

We also went to the falls last night and it was "amazing and extraordinary" (in the words of Kristopher Jermany). I will post pictures later. Today is our second work day. We are working hard tearing up a floor in a 100 year old house that they are turning into a rec center. It is amazing to see how hard everyone is working and the joy they have doing so. Thanks for your prayers,  more updates to come! 

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!!!!!