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Last week, we went to Belleville, Illinois (right outside of St. Louis) for a Family Mission Trip. The week went very well, and it was fun to do mission work as a family. The trip was just a three day trip. We did a Kids Camp on each day, and also a Block Party in the community on the last day. The rest of the time was spent going door-to-door to give out gift bags and to tell people about the camp and block party. We also served by picking up trash and we even helped one older gentleman by picking up all the gumballs in his yard.
The kids had a blast with their friends, and we did, too, with their parents! Our kids did well with pretty much everything we did. They did great going house to house. All of our children (including Mercy) spoke to people when they answered the door. Aedan, especially, loved talking to people! He was pretty fearless in that aspect. Josiah did well, too. He was shy at first, but then became more comfortable as we went along. When we picked up trash, I heard no complaints from anyone! Josiah, Aedan, and Mercy all did awesome! Okay, enough bragging on my children...but, I was and still am proud of them for their hard work.
Each day we did a Kids Camp. We (the adults) rotated teaching the different lessons during the teaching time. This was the time when it was easiest for me to talk to people. There are a lot of military people in that area, so I met some people who had lived in the same places that I had. I met two different ladies who had lived in Germany. Also, I met a girl whose fiancee grew up in Newport News and went to Warwick High School! The children enjoyed the various stations, and everyone on our team really functioned well together. David and Melvin also went around the neighborhood and cut people's lawns for them. We had a block party the last night, and even though it stormed, we did the best we could. (The weather there is pretty random.) I painted faces the entire time, and really enjoyed doing it! (If you need a face painter, I am ready and willing!)
Before leaving the corn fields, we headed over to the Arch. I love the moment when the kids walked through the trees to see it up close! Mercy was sleeping at the time. When she woke up, she said, "Woah, it's very big!" I am so thankful to God that we were able to be a part of this trip. I know that I cannot even really grasp at this time the impact is has and will have on Josiah, Aedan, and Mercy's lives.
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Last week, we went to Belleville, Illinois (right outside of St. Louis) for a Family Mission Trip. The week went very well, and it was fun to do mission work as a family. The trip was just a three day trip. We did a Kids Camp on each day, and also a Block Party in the community on the last day. The rest of the time was spent going door-to-door to give out gift bags and to tell people about the camp and block party. We also served by picking up trash and we even helped one older gentleman by picking up all the gumballs in his yard.
The kids had a blast with their friends, and we did, too, with their parents! Our kids did well with pretty much everything we did. They did great going house to house. All of our children (including Mercy) spoke to people when they answered the door. Aedan, especially, loved talking to people! He was pretty fearless in that aspect. Josiah did well, too. He was shy at first, but then became more comfortable as we went along. When we picked up trash, I heard no complaints from anyone! Josiah, Aedan, and Mercy all did awesome! Okay, enough bragging on my children...but, I was and still am proud of them for their hard work.
Each day we did a Kids Camp. We (the adults) rotated teaching the different lessons during the teaching time. This was the time when it was easiest for me to talk to people. There are a lot of military people in that area, so I met some people who had lived in the same places that I had. I met two different ladies who had lived in Germany. Also, I met a girl whose fiancee grew up in Newport News and went to Warwick High School! The children enjoyed the various stations, and everyone on our team really functioned well together. David and Melvin also went around the neighborhood and cut people's lawns for them. We had a block party the last night, and even though it stormed, we did the best we could. (The weather there is pretty random.) I painted faces the entire time, and really enjoyed doing it! (If you need a face painter, I am ready and willing!)
Before leaving the corn fields, we headed over to the Arch. I love the moment when the kids walked through the trees to see it up close! Mercy was sleeping at the time. When she woke up, she said, "Woah, it's very big!" I am so thankful to God that we were able to be a part of this trip. I know that I cannot even really grasp at this time the impact is has and will have on Josiah, Aedan, and Mercy's lives.
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