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

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

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."

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

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!

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?

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

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

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.

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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All I can say is: "T Dawg"

See you Thursday night at 7:00 in the Children's Center Chapel!

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

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

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!

Safe Landing

Just landed in Houston! See you at 10:00 pm




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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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Monday Morning Reward

We are aboard the USS Lexington:


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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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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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