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Tuesday, July 09, 2013
How Do You Make a Difference?
I shared this story with my team at our last meeting. I hope you enjoy it too.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Shopping
I've been shopping for the non-perishable food for the trip. It is quite an endeavor and takes several trips. Here is a small portion of it. I've spent around $1000 so far. Meat, fruit, veggies and bread will be last minute items to buy. We plan to feed about 150 kids a day plus the crew of 18, the missionaries and their family, and anyone else who happens by in search of a meal.
Monday, May 13, 2013
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Introducing Rose
Rose
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Q. What are some of your interests, gifts, hobbies, outside of missions?
Reading, Piano, Sewing and Travel
Q. What kind of work do you do (or did you do if you are retired)?
Worked at a Bank, Was a secretary at an elementary school for 18 years
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?
I have always wanted to go on a mission trip and this is my first opportunity
Q. What is the thing you are most looking forward to about this trip?
Doing something helpfut for others
Q. How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?
Help me to have courage and good health
Friday, March 29, 2013
Introducing Carrie
Carrie
Q. What are some of your interests, gifts, hobbies, outside of missions?
Spending time with my family and friends are number 1 on my list. I have a six year old Niece and 2 nephews age 5 and age 4. They fill my heart with love and joy. I also enjoy traveling the world. I have been so blessed to have visited some beautiful and amazing places. I am a huge Olympic follower and have to say standing on the grounds in Greece where it all began has to be one of my favorite highlights.
Q. What kind of work do you do (or did you do if you are retired)?
I have worked at Carthage Mills for the last 14 years.I started out as the receptionist and
after 5 years moved up to the Customer Service Department. I enjoy what I do.
Q. Have you been to the Pine Ridge Reservation before? If so, how many years?
Yes, last year was my first trip.
Q. Have you been involved with other mission trips before? If so, where have you gone?
No, But I hope to someday.
Q. Why are you interested in Pine Ridge as an outreach?
My best friend Angie Coffey came back from her trip to Pine Ridge back in 2011 with the most amazing stories, pictures and memories. I knew this was something I must do and see for myself.I am so happy to be going back this year.I can’t wait to see those beautiful little faces and smiles.I knew before I left there last year that I would be going again this year. I have spent the last 8 months spreading the word about the Lakota people to anyone who will listen. Backpacks for Pine Ridge is something I am proud to be part of.
Q. How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?
Pray for good health and strength and safe travels for me and my team
What is something else you would like for us to know about you?
I try to live my life to the fullest.I hope to continue to always make my friends and family proud.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Introducing Bailey
Bailey
Q. What are some of your interests, gifts, hobbies, outside of missions?
I really enjoy reading. My favorite types of books are mysteries, romance, suspense, and thrillers. However, I do enjoy biographies and historical fiction as well. I am also currently reading some fantasy titles. I enjoy running. I like that it helps me stay fit but I really run just for me. Its a time that I can be alone and work through any issues going on in my life, it helps clear my head.
Q. What kind of work do you do (or did you do if you are retired)?
I am a teacher. I am still looking for a full time classroom job but have spent the last 3 years working at Northwest Local Schools as a Title I teacher. I pull small groups of children to help improve their reading and math skills.
Q. Have you been to the Pine Ridge Reservation before? If so, how many years?
This will be my fourth trip to Pine Ridge.
Q. Have you been involved with other mission trips before? If so, where have you gone?
This is the only mission I have been on, and this trip actually helped bring me back to church.
Q. Why are you interested in Pine Ridge as an outreach?
I am a firm believer that the best way to change the future for any culture is to reach out to the children and educate them. This mission does both of those things. We show the Lakota children that people outside of their village do love and care about them. We also help give them the tools to get an education. In my heart, I know that with those two tools, education and love, they can do anything.
Q. What is the thing you are most looking forward to about this trip?
I am excited to see how the kids have grown and changed. It always amazes me how much they mature over the course of one year.
Q. How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?
Please pray that I have found a full time job, prior to the trip so I can put my full focus on the children out there and not be worried about missing interview opportunities. Also pray that the team can come together and work as a unified force to show the children our love and God's love.
Introducing Linda
Linda
Q. What are some of your interest, gifts, hobbies, outside of missions?
My interest is bird watching and nature walks. My gift is the gift of song. I love to sing
I’m no Amy Grant but I am what the Lord made me for his honor and glory. So that’s good
enough for me. My hobbies is trash to treasure so they call it. I love to take old stuff and
make them new.
Q. What kind of work do you do?
I have the best job in the world. I babysit for two of my five grandchildren. Can’t get any better than that.
Q. Have you been to the Pine Ridge Reservation before?
Last year was my first mission trip to Pine Ridge. My husband had been two years before me.
Q. Have you been involved with other mission trips before?
I’ve never been on a mission trip before but always felt the desire and tug at my heart to someday go on one.
Q. Why are you interested in Pine Ridge as an outreach?
This question is easy. I have heard so much about the trip from my husband and others that have went and saw the compassion they have for the kids and people of Pine Ridge. I always felt like I was there with them. I was in prayer and in spirit. Now I know why Pine Ridge is so important to the crew. The kids are such a blessing and so are the leaders of the mission there.
Q. What is the thing you are most looking forward to about this trip?
Seeing the kids again for one. I missed them so much after we got back home. I’m constantly wondering what they are doing. I’m also looking forward to having another church join us this year. It’s going to be such a blessing to share this experience with them.
Q. How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?
I feel the best prayer that could ever go up to the father for me and the crew is that we are spiritually ready. I know if we are prayed up and studied up that the Lord will take care of the rest. So all I ask is pray for guidance to withstand any adversaries that we might face.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Introducing Ann
Ann
Q. What are some of your interests, gifts, hobbies, outside of missions?
I like to travel, read, paint, and spend time with my family especially grandchildren. I believe my gift is teaching.
Q. What kind of work do you do (or did you do if you are retired)?
I was an elementary teacher and taught first and second grade.
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?
When I read about Pine Ridge and saw some of the statistics I couldn't believe that this was a place in the United States. My heart was touched by all I read.
Q. What is the thing you are most looking forward to about this trip?
Being with the children and sharing about Christ with them.
Q. How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?
That I will be spiritually, physically, emotionally and mentally ready for whatever happens.
Anything else you would like for us to know about you.
I am very excited about the trip and meeting all of you and the people at Pine Ridge. We were in this area last September on vacation and did all the tourist stuff. I saw Pine Ridge on the map but never thought I would be coming
back on a mission trip.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Introducing Clayton
Clayton
Sorry, no picture is available
Q. What are some of your interests, gifts, hobbies, outside of missions?
Ministry, Hunting, Fishing, Outdoor activities.
Q. What kind of work do you do (or did you do if you are retired)?
Pastor, Area Administrator, General handyman.
Q. Have you been to the Pine Ridge Reservation before? If so, how many years?
Three Years ago.
Q. Have you been involved with other mission trips before? If so, where have you gone?
Mexico, (twice) Guatemala, El Salvador, Equador.
Q. Why are you interested in Pine Ridge as an outreach?
Always had a heart for the American Indians.
Q..What is the thing you are most looking forward to about this trip?
Getting better acquainted with life on a reservation.
Q. How can people best pray for you as you prepare for this trip?
That somehow I can make an impact on those we will be working with that will glorify God.
Anything else you would like for us to know about you.
Due to my hearing disability I perhaps can be most useful on some work detail, but I am willing to serve wherever I am needed most.
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