Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Introducing Charles


 
Charles

Q.  What are some of your interests, gifts, hobbies, outside of missions?
I like to work on cars which I have been doing since I was 8 years old,watch wrestling with my son and his friends, I like to hunt and spend time with friends. 

Q. What kind of work do you do (or did you do if you are retired)?
I used to be a machinist.  I have been a School Bus Mechanic for about 14 years.  I am looking forward to retirement soon.

Q.  Have you been to the Pine Ridge Reservation before? If so, how many years?
This will be my 8th year going to Pine Ridge

Q.  Have you been involved with other mission trips before? If so, where have you gone?
No

Q.  Why are you interested in Pine Ridge as an outreach?
 I like going because I feel like I am helping the kids

Q. What is the thing you are most looking forward to about this trip?
 
I'm looking forward to working with everyone out there and helping Barry and Shelly with whatever they need done.

Q. How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?
 Please pray that I have physical strength, good health, and an open heart.

Introducing Cathy


Cathy
 
Q.  What are some of your interests, gifts, hobbies, outside of missions?
 I enjoy quilting, making different types of crafts, camping trips (in a comfy motor home with beds and a bathroom!), weekend trips with the girls, reading, and spending time with my family and friends. I love chocolate and coffee! I love to laugh and have fun.

Q, What kind of work do you do (or did you do if you are retired)?
 I am an Educational Assistant. This is my 13th year working with elementary children. I love watching their faces when they learn new things and feel successful, especially as they overcome difficulties and begin to believe in themselves.

Q.  Have you been to the Pine Ridge Reservation before? If so, how many years?
This will be my 10th year going to Pine Ridge.
Q.  Have you been involved with other mission trips before? If so, where have you gone?
No

Q.  Why are you interested in Pine Ridge as an outreach?
Pine Ridge is the poorest place in the U.S. A. and is literally in the middle of no where. As an educator, I know the importance of school. They are so thankful for the backpacks and school supplies we take to them. This relieves a huge financial difficulty from the adults and the kids are so excited about them. If this encourages one child to graduate, it is so worth the hardships of the trip itself.

Q.  What is the thing you are most looking forward to about this trip?
 I am looking forward to seeing some of the kids again who are now adults with little ones of their own! We also are growing to love the new little ones who we are being blessed to meet now. I can't wait to see Barry, Shelly, Madison, and other friends I have made throughout the years.

Q.  How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?
Please pray that I am in tune with God's purpose and will for those He places in my path, gives me knowledge for every situation, and to show His love freely. Pray for my health to be good and to stay healthy. Any time you are willing to work for the Lord, obstacles try to stop it. Pray for my team and their families. Pray for the missionaries and the Lakota People. 

 

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Introducing Pat

   PAT 

Q.  What are some of your interests, gifts, hobbies, outside of missions?

Playing piano, Reading, Crocheting


Q.  What kind of work do you do (or did you do if you are retired)?

Retired Elementary School Teacher


Q.  Have you been to the Pine Ridge Reservation before?  If so, how many years?
 
         No

Q.  Have you been involved with other mission trips before? If so, where have you gone?

No


Q.  Why are you interested in Pine Ridge as an outreach?

We have always just given money to missions and wanted to get personally invollved
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Q.  What is the thing you are most looking forward to about this trip?

I hope in some small way to make a difference in some child's life


Q.  How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?

That I will be prepared spiritualy and physicaly for the trip


 

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Introducing Earl

 
 
Earl
 
Q.  What are some of your interests, gifts, hobbies, outside of mission?
I love to spend time with my wife and family. I like to read, go camping and woodworking. I love to teach Sunday School.

 
Q.  What kind of work do you do?
I have worked in a machine shop since I graduated from high school.

 
Q.  Have you been to the Pine Ridge reservation before? If so how many years?
This will be my fourth year going to Pine Ridge.

 
Q.  Why are you interested in Pine Ridge as an outreach?
My best friend Fred Howell asked me to go in 2010 to help with the work project that year. To be honest that was the real reason I went, but working with the Lakota children made the biggest impact on me, they really tugged at my heart strings. I want to get to know them better as well as teach them about Jesus. I would also like to build on the relationships with the adults

 
Q.  What is the thing you are most looking forward to about this trip?
I look forward to see the children and continue building relationships with them. I’m also looking forward to seeing Barry and Shelly. . Oh yeah!! I can’t wait to go on the Kool Aid run.

 
Q.  How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?
My request is that I will always show Jesus to everyone that I come in contact with no matter who, or the situation.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Introducing Angie

 
 
Angie
Q. What are some of your interests, gifts, hobbies, outside of missions?
 I enjoy cooking, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Q. What kind of work do you do (or did you do if you are retired)?
I am a receptionist in a combined general and pediatric dental office.

Q. Have you been to the Pine Ridge Reservation before? If so, how many years?
 
This will be my third year out to Pine Ridge.

Q. Have you been involved with other mission trips before? If so, where have you gone?
No, only Pine Ridge

Q. Why are you interested in Pine Ridge as an outreach?
I love the fact that we are doing an outreach here in the United States. I understand the importance of mission trips to other countries but I love helping out here.

Q. What is the thing you are most looking forward to about this trip? 
I love spending time with the children. It is fun to see how much they change from year to year. I am also looking forward to working with the group of people from the Arkansas church. It will be fun learning about them and the way they share the love of God
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Q. How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?
Please pray that I stay healthy and that I keep an open mind and heart to all God has in store for me. Pray that we have safe travels and build wonderful new relationships.

Introducing Lisa

 
 
Lisa

Q.  What are some of your interests, gifts, hobbies, outside of missions?


Card making, teaching, singing, cooking


Q.  What kind of work do you do (or did you do if you are retired)?

Pastor’s wife, Teacher, youth leader, women’s leader.


Q.  Have you been to the Pine Ridge Reservation before? If so, how many years?

NO


Q.  Have you been involved with other mission trips before? If so, where have you gone?

YES. Alaska and Philippines


Q.  Why are you interested in Pine Ridge as an outreach?
 

To show/teach the Lakota People, especially children and youth, about the Love of our Lord Jesus Christ.


Q.  What is the thing you are most looking forward to about this trip?
 
      First, the Children. Second, the unity of us working together for the Lord.

Q.  How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?
 
       Pray for God’s will and Holy Spirit to lead us in this mission.