Harlingen, Here We Come

Last Day Picture

2006-07-27T07:00:00.000-07:00

One of the traditions of many men on Mission Trip is not shaving for the week. Kenny's team all committed to not shaving during the week. Unfortunately, the girls shaved and kept clean but the boys kept their agreement. Below is a picture of Kenny's boys at the end of the week. Recognize anyone?

So Long Harlingen

2006-07-21T03:15:00.000-07:00

Well this morning we are packing up everything and coming home, and we will take with us a great experience and a special love for the people of Harlingen, especially the congregation of the Wesley UMC. We have been warmly welcomed, loved and cared for. Thanks to Pastor Tim, Mary Catherine, Esmie, Delyce, Burt, Wally and everyone else who helped us so much.

We hope you come to see us on Sunday and listen to our stories. God has moved so many of us closer to God and to each other.

Last night the presence of the Spirit was felt in our last worship together as a Living Center. Jesus showed up. He was wearing flip flops, cut offs, had on too much cologne, or was wearing the latest in Mission Trip fashion. He spoke of helping others and loving hard work for no pay. He shared with us stories of smoothing concrete, building a ramp and helping an older person get into her new shower for the first time. Jesus was here and we were blessed.

Thank you to all who have supported the youth from Central Texas so that we could have this wonderful experience. More pictures may be posted in the days ahead as they are available. A copy of our pictures was given to each church present.

See you next time.

God's Plumbers(Team 5)

2006-07-20T10:43:00.000-07:00

More Work Pictures

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On the Beach

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Hard at Work!

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Mission Trip Teams

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Let the Games Begin!

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Sunday games and Monday worksites

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Monday Night Worship

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Day One or has it been a week?

2006-07-17T21:03:00.000-07:00

The girls are putting a fan together for the first time and get tired so they take a nap. "I know," said one of the adults, "let's get the construction coordinators to put it together." A while later the cooks are looking out the windows: "I wonder where the construction guys are?" said Marilyn; to which Shelia replied: "They've gone to Walmart for a new fan."

2006-07-16T22:15:00.000-07:00

After a long and arduous trip we all made it safe to Harlingen, TX. We are the valley and in the Zone. Look for more pictures tomorrow. Okay, I know you wanted to see more pictures of the kids but those cameras are in the girls room and I can't get in.

Even more from the first day.

2006-07-16T22:09:00.000-07:00

I hope I get some sleep tonight but I need to let you see these.

More pics from the first day

2006-07-16T22:00:00.000-07:00

I know I am backwards but I am new to technology. My old Kodak still has a black cloth to shut out the light! We are no longer individual churches but now we are one Wesley Living Center Team. We go out to work tomorrow morning. I'm not sure but Pastor Tim from Harlingen seems to know about cameras and Kenny Walts definitely knows about washing dishes. Craig is resting after a long nap. I am not sure what that is at the end.

The First Day

2006-07-16T21:55:00.000-07:00

Well, we finally got away from the big city and everyone made it safe and sound. This is an awesome church. They bought a house just so we could put the girls in a more comfortable place. Here are some pictures from our first experience as a living center.

Harlingen, Watch for CTCYM

2006-06-21T16:41:00.000-07:00

This is the new blog site for Jr High Mission Trip to Wesley UMC in Harlingen, TX. We will begin posting new information soon. However, you can find more info about the church where we will be staying at http://www.gbgm-umc.org/wumcharlingen/index.htm . Below is a picture of the church from their web site. I will be posting more pics after our trip on Thursday