Just a few helpful reminders:
1. Keep in touch with the blog
2. I see a couple of familes doing this and it is not a bad idea - they have been adding a little bit of money at a time to their student's account. You don't have to do this, but in the long run it may be better than writing one big check in March.
3. Reminder - January 8 is called the “point of no return” – final decisions need to be made on your student's participation in the trip, otherwise after that date you are responsible to pay for your plane ticket. (This is for the adults going on the trip as well)
Keep praying!
Any questions, let me know. Thanks
Mel Mitchell
November 18, 2009
November 10, 2009
November 9, 2009
Important Missions Trip Dates
Updated November 9, 2009
January 8 - “Point of no return” – final decisions made otherwise you are responsible to pay for your plane ticket
January 26 - First meeting of adults going on the trip, 6:30 pm, in room 103 in the middle school
February 27 - Saturday Drama Practice/Clown make-up session – MANDATORY – FMCS, Mrs. Mitchell’s room; you will be placed in a group and will only have to be here either from 9-1 or 12-3. During the lunch time – information given on what you need to pack!
March 11 - Last meeting of adults going on the trip , 6:30 pm in Children’s Center CafeteriA
March 12 -Total of $975 due in your account
March 26 - “ALL TEAM MEETING” – all adults and students going on the trip - MANDATORY
6:30 PM to 10:00 pm/ Children’s Center Cafeteria. Dinner will be provided
March 31 to April 6, 2010 - Missions trip 2010!!
Updated November 9, 2009
January 8 - “Point of no return” – final decisions made otherwise you are responsible to pay for your plane ticket
January 26 - First meeting of adults going on the trip, 6:30 pm, in room 103 in the middle school
February 27 - Saturday Drama Practice/Clown make-up session – MANDATORY – FMCS, Mrs. Mitchell’s room; you will be placed in a group and will only have to be here either from 9-1 or 12-3. During the lunch time – information given on what you need to pack!
March 11 - Last meeting of adults going on the trip , 6:30 pm in Children’s Center CafeteriA
March 12 -Total of $975 due in your account
March 26 - “ALL TEAM MEETING” – all adults and students going on the trip - MANDATORY
6:30 PM to 10:00 pm/ Children’s Center Cafeteria. Dinner will be provided
March 31 to April 6, 2010 - Missions trip 2010!!
November 7, 2009
Missions Day
Today, the 8th grade missions team took another step closer to their spring missions trip to Corpus Christi, Texas. Students and parents took shifts washing cars and raised close to $700. Students also worked with Mrs. Mitchell for the first time on their dramas. The students did very well today!
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October 30, 2009
UPDATED: Roster for the Missions trip, as of 11/2/09
8th grade students:
Brett Billman
Holly Branthoover
Kaitlyn Burton
Tim Cash
Taylor Derums
Jacob Edwards
David Faux
Carlye Fulton
Nikki Haas
Austin Johnson
Josh Matthews
Collin Padgett
Marissa Petrullo
Karina Rivera
Robert Rose
Jordan Sadler
Logan Samuelson
Brooke Schafe
Julie Wagner
Amber Wells
Tucker Zahorian
High School Sponsor:
Maria Swiersz
Adults:
Mel Mitchell
Lee Mitchell
Lisa Sadler
David Haas
Joan Faux
Annmarie Schafe
Mary Branthoover
Lisa Zahorian
Debbie Derums
Marilyn Wagner
Glenn Bowlin
Pastor Brandon Strickler
Dusty Zarick
8th grade students:
Brett Billman
Holly Branthoover
Kaitlyn Burton
Tim Cash
Taylor Derums
Jacob Edwards
David Faux
Carlye Fulton
Nikki Haas
Austin Johnson
Josh Matthews
Collin Padgett
Marissa Petrullo
Karina Rivera
Robert Rose
Jordan Sadler
Logan Samuelson
Brooke Schafe
Julie Wagner
Amber Wells
Tucker Zahorian
High School Sponsor:
Maria Swiersz
Adults:
Mel Mitchell
Lee Mitchell
Lisa Sadler
David Haas
Joan Faux
Annmarie Schafe
Mary Branthoover
Lisa Zahorian
Debbie Derums
Marilyn Wagner
Glenn Bowlin
Pastor Brandon Strickler
Dusty Zarick
September 2, 2009
Roster for the Missions trip, as of 9/30/09
8th grade students:
Brett Billman
Holly Branthoover
Kaitlyn Burton
Tim Cash
Taylor Derums
Jacob Edwards
David Faux
Carlye Fulton
Nikki Haas
Austin Johnson
Josh Matthews
Collin Padgett
Marissa Petrullo
Robert Rose
Jordan Sadler
Logan Samuelson
Brooke Schafe
Julie Wagner
Tucker Zahorian
High School Sponsor:
Maria Swiersz
Adults:
Mel Mitchell
Lee Mitchell
Lisa Sadler
David Haas
Joan Faux
Annmarie Schafe
Mary Branthoover
Lisa Zahorian
Debbie Derums
Marilyn Wagner
Glenn Bowlin
IF YOUR STUDENT IS STILL PLANNING ON GOING, please let me know.
There will be a few more adults going - TBA, however if there are any more dads out there "on the fence" right now about going, we would love for you to join us.
Thanks
Brett Billman
Holly Branthoover
Kaitlyn Burton
Tim Cash
Taylor Derums
Jacob Edwards
David Faux
Carlye Fulton
Nikki Haas
Austin Johnson
Josh Matthews
Collin Padgett
Marissa Petrullo
Robert Rose
Jordan Sadler
Logan Samuelson
Brooke Schafe
Julie Wagner
Tucker Zahorian
High School Sponsor:
Maria Swiersz
Adults:
Mel Mitchell
Lee Mitchell
Lisa Sadler
David Haas
Joan Faux
Annmarie Schafe
Mary Branthoover
Lisa Zahorian
Debbie Derums
Marilyn Wagner
Glenn Bowlin
IF YOUR STUDENT IS STILL PLANNING ON GOING, please let me know.
There will be a few more adults going - TBA, however if there are any more dads out there "on the fence" right now about going, we would love for you to join us.
Thanks
August 31, 2009
MIssions Trip Update
Friday was the deadline for deposits and applications.
This is the first list of those students going on the March 31 - April 6 trip:
Brett Billman
Holly Branthoover
Kaitlyn Burton
Tim Cash
Taylor Derums
Jacob Edwards
David Faux
Carlye Fulton
Austin Johnson
Robert Rose
Jordan Sadler
Logan Samuelson
Brooke Schafe
Julie Wagner
Tucker Zahorian
IF YOUR STUDENT IS STILL PLANNING ON GOING, please let me know. Thanks
Mr. Mitchell
This is the first list of those students going on the March 31 - April 6 trip:
Brett Billman
Holly Branthoover
Kaitlyn Burton
Tim Cash
Taylor Derums
Jacob Edwards
David Faux
Carlye Fulton
Austin Johnson
Robert Rose
Jordan Sadler
Logan Samuelson
Brooke Schafe
Julie Wagner
Tucker Zahorian
IF YOUR STUDENT IS STILL PLANNING ON GOING, please let me know. Thanks
Mr. Mitchell
August 27, 2009
Praise Report
This testimony came in today - God is our supply!
"I thought you would be interested in knowing a situation that happen to us the other day.
After the open house on our way home (my husband) and I were talking about the mission trip for (our daughter) to go on and saying that we will do fundraisers to get as much money for her to go. That was thursday night. Low and behold, the very next day, when I went to the mailbox to get the mail, we got something surprising! Our house payment is going down by $300 starting in November! We never expected that and I do believe I know where that came from - a blessing from God. You said if we have faith, He will see us thru. We are taking that extra money and putting it all to her missions trip! It brought a tear to our eyes that night because we never give God enough praise for what He does for us everyday in our lives. Our daughter is still going to help in the fundraisers because I still believe she needs to do her part for the trip. I thought you would get a kick out of this story thanks for all you do for (our daughter) and this school. It has been a blessing to her and us to see her grow in her walk with Jesus."
"I thought you would be interested in knowing a situation that happen to us the other day.
After the open house on our way home (my husband) and I were talking about the mission trip for (our daughter) to go on and saying that we will do fundraisers to get as much money for her to go. That was thursday night. Low and behold, the very next day, when I went to the mailbox to get the mail, we got something surprising! Our house payment is going down by $300 starting in November! We never expected that and I do believe I know where that came from - a blessing from God. You said if we have faith, He will see us thru. We are taking that extra money and putting it all to her missions trip! It brought a tear to our eyes that night because we never give God enough praise for what He does for us everyday in our lives. Our daughter is still going to help in the fundraisers because I still believe she needs to do her part for the trip. I thought you would get a kick out of this story thanks for all you do for (our daughter) and this school. It has been a blessing to her and us to see her grow in her walk with Jesus."
August 26, 2009
Deposit Due by Friday
Reminder - the $50 non-refundable deposit is due this Friday with the two forms: application and ranch release form: (download and print these PDF forms)
Intro letter
Important Dates
Fundraisers 2010
Student application
Ranch waiver
Adult application
Intro letter
Important Dates
Fundraisers 2010
Student application
Ranch waiver
Adult application
August 16, 2009
Our First Meeting - Open House
PARENTS: see you Thursday night (7:00 pm) at Open House for information on the 2010 Missions Trip in Corpus Christi, Tx - forms will be passed out and questions can be asked!
July 30, 2009
Missions Trip 2010
Here are some bullet points for this year's trip:
- Dates: March 31 - April 6, 2010
- Location - We are going back to Corpus Christi, Texas
- Cost - $995 (two biggest costs right now are plane fare and van rental)
More details coming home at the start of school, Open House on the 20th at 7:00 p.m. and some of the handouts will be posted on this site.
HAVE YOU BEEN PRAYING?
May 11, 2009
Student Comments About the Trip
"This trip to Corpus Christi, Texas was amazing. I really felt that I got closer to God." Olivia Bissell
"I loved everyone on this trip and I really got closer to alot of people. God put this group together for a special reason" - Brittany Cannova
"That was the most touching experience I've ever felt. and that's what really stood out to me on this trip." Jordan Gulbronson
"It was amazing how many lives we could touch with some attention and a sandwich." Abby King
"I loved this experience and would go back any day" - Lindsey Mabrey
"My favorite part of the trip was at the Sunday party where a few girls on the trip were asking if a little boy wanted to accept Jesus into his heart...the boy was about seven or eight years old, and to bring a boy that age to Christ was the best feeling I have ever had." - Quade Marinell
"I loved everyone on this trip and I really got closer to alot of people. God put this group together for a special reason" - Brittany Cannova
"That was the most touching experience I've ever felt. and that's what really stood out to me on this trip." Jordan Gulbronson
"It was amazing how many lives we could touch with some attention and a sandwich." Abby King
"I loved this experience and would go back any day" - Lindsey Mabrey
"My favorite part of the trip was at the Sunday party where a few girls on the trip were asking if a little boy wanted to accept Jesus into his heart...the boy was about seven or eight years old, and to bring a boy that age to Christ was the best feeling I have ever had." - Quade Marinell
April 29, 2009
Make sure to say "Thank You"
For those of you that would like to send personal thanks, here are some addresses. I also encouarged the stduent to make sure that they send thank you letters to those that donated money towards their trip.
Edwin and Shelly Rivera
PO Box 17063
El Paso, TX 79917
Jubalee Ranch
730 County Road 57
P.O.Box 226
Chapman Ranch, TX 78347
Pastor James Cieslik
4127 Crenshaw Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Edwin and Shelly Rivera
PO Box 17063
El Paso, TX 79917
Jubalee Ranch
730 County Road 57
P.O.Box 226
Chapman Ranch, TX 78347
Pastor James Cieslik
4127 Crenshaw Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
April 23, 2009
Missions Night
Tonight the 8th grade ministered in front of their parents and friends. Tonight there were clowns, dramas and testimonies. Many thanks to Dusty Zarick for leading a worship and prayer time with parents and their kids at the end.
April 22, 2009
Elementary Chapel
We did our chapel today for grades PK-5! We had selected clowns to do a couple of skits and testimonies.
See you tomorrow night!
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See you tomorrow night!
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April 17, 2009
April 15, 2009
Monday, April 20th
The 8th grade missionaries are coming back to the elementary classrooms Monday from 8:30-8:45 to report on their trip. They CAN waer their missions t-shirt and jeans Monday.
Mrs. Jean – Maria Swiersz
Mrs. Carefoot and Mrs. Richards – Wes Opauski and Kiersten Royal
Miss Blanden –Andre Morisseau
Mrs. Smith – Quade Marinell
Mrs. Harrington – Jordan Gulbronson and Sarah McLaughlin
Mrs. Shell – Olivia Bissell and Robert Cannata
Mrs. Collins – Brittany Cannova and Lindsey Mabrey
Mrs. Cole – Jessica Miller
Mrs. McLaughlin – Rebekah Neat and Haley Zeigler
Mrs. Sanders – Zach Felice and Abby King
Mrs. Couch - Cory Erickson and Kaitlin Schafe
Mrs. Jean – Maria Swiersz
Mrs. Carefoot and Mrs. Richards – Wes Opauski and Kiersten Royal
Miss Blanden –Andre Morisseau
Mrs. Smith – Quade Marinell
Mrs. Harrington – Jordan Gulbronson and Sarah McLaughlin
Mrs. Shell – Olivia Bissell and Robert Cannata
Mrs. Collins – Brittany Cannova and Lindsey Mabrey
Mrs. Cole – Jessica Miller
Mrs. McLaughlin – Rebekah Neat and Haley Zeigler
Mrs. Sanders – Zach Felice and Abby King
Mrs. Couch - Cory Erickson and Kaitlin Schafe
April 13, 2009
Monday, April 13
Well, it is almost time to come back and share! It all starts tomorrow: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SHOW THIS TO YOUR KIDS!
Tuesday - TOMORROW - they will be sharing about the trip in MC chapel tomorrow at 11:40 after worship. Each student should be prepared to share how the trip impacted their life and what stood out to them. They can dress down with their jeans (long jeans) and missions t-shirt tomorrow.
Monday the 20th - they report back to the elementary classroom they spoke to before the trip and share with their students. IT WOULD BE GREAT TO HAVE PICTURES!
Thursday night, April 23rd - Parent and Friends night in the Children's Chapel - 7:00 - 8:30 pm. We will be doing skits and there will be students sharing. Invite anyone you want that evening to come. Mr. Sinex is working on a DVD to sell with highlights of the trip.
You can be proud of the kids and adults that went on the trip. We look forward to sharing with you!
Mr. Mitchell
Tuesday - TOMORROW - they will be sharing about the trip in MC chapel tomorrow at 11:40 after worship. Each student should be prepared to share how the trip impacted their life and what stood out to them. They can dress down with their jeans (long jeans) and missions t-shirt tomorrow.
Monday the 20th - they report back to the elementary classroom they spoke to before the trip and share with their students. IT WOULD BE GREAT TO HAVE PICTURES!
Thursday night, April 23rd - Parent and Friends night in the Children's Chapel - 7:00 - 8:30 pm. We will be doing skits and there will be students sharing. Invite anyone you want that evening to come. Mr. Sinex is working on a DVD to sell with highlights of the trip.
You can be proud of the kids and adults that went on the trip. We look forward to sharing with you!
Mr. Mitchell
April 8, 2009
Thank You
We had a great trip and in the next few weeks you will get more information. You can click on the slideshow or view the slideshow on this blog to see over 200 pictures! We were blessed to have a great team of people, excellent contacts that the Lord gave us to work with, and a chance to reach many people for Christ!
In the next few weeks, we will have student comments and reminders that the following events are coming up:
April 14 - 8th graders give their testimonies in chapel
April 22- elementary chapel
April 23 - Missions night for parents and friends to see many of the actual skits performed live
Keep coming back to the site for more information!
In the next few weeks, we will have student comments and reminders that the following events are coming up:
April 14 - 8th graders give their testimonies in chapel
April 22- elementary chapel
April 23 - Missions night for parents and friends to see many of the actual skits performed live
Keep coming back to the site for more information!
April 7, 2009
One last treat!
The team is now assembled and on their way home. This morning we spent time at the ranch feeding the deer. It turns out that the couple at the ranch were very good friends with Mary and Tito Gonzales at First Assembly Spanish.
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Paintball and Mudpits on Monday
Plenty to do at the ranch before we head home...
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April 6, 2009
Sunday Summary
From our ministry in the park:
160 hot dogs
140 burgers
75-85 local people who came to the service
Several first time salvations and many chideen and adults prayed for that day. We had a great time and the people were very thankful.
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160 hot dogs
140 burgers
75-85 local people who came to the service
Several first time salvations and many chideen and adults prayed for that day. We had a great time and the people were very thankful.
-- Post From Mr. Mitchell's iPhone
April 5, 2009
8th graders and parents
It is great to have parents who are able to come with their kids. Here are a couple more:
Mr. Royal and Kierstin
Jordan and Mrs. Gulbronson
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Mr. Royal and Kierstin
Jordan and Mrs. Gulbronson
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Testimonies in the Service
Pictures of students giving personal testimonies in the service:
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Preparing for Ministry
Music teacher and First Assembly West's, Dorothy Gulbronson, prepares to minister to the children in the park:
And more clowns
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And more clowns
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Sunday Morning
We were asked this morning this to share at the Emmanual Christian Fellowship Church. Our students played out the cruxifiction in the drama, "Sculpture." Dusty Zarick also shared a testimony about the drama with the church. After the servic, we are praying to have over 200 people in the park.
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Saturday Outreach
The people in the housing project were very thankful that we would take the time to minister to them with our time, food, and sharing Christ. Many of the people there were placed there after Katrina. The kids are sharing more and more in their time together and "never want the trip to end." Our kids have been very excited about praying the sinners prayer with children!
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April 4, 2009
Saturday Morning - Right Now
As I type, people are gathering for our service, testimonies and message - pray for us! We are feeding them and helped clean up the neighborhood also.
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April 3, 2009
Dads and Daughters
Dads and daughters able to minister on the trip today!
Tim and Sarah McLaughlin above, and Bill and Jessica Miller below.
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Tim and Sarah McLaughlin above, and Bill and Jessica Miller below.
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Reaching the Children
God has blessed to work with Pastor Munoz and his wife to reach those in one of the lowest poverty areas of Corpus Christi. We had a service outside the Zavala School and in our service, our kids prayed with several children to accept Christ. We passed out flyers for an outreach we will have Sunday: dramas, puppets, clowns, free cookout, bounce houses - pray that we can win this area for Christ!
We are also proud of Alumni student, Dusty Zarick, who led portions of the service today!
-- Post From Mr. Mitchell's iPhone
We are also proud of Alumni student, Dusty Zarick, who led portions of the service today!
-- Post From Mr. Mitchell's iPhone
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