On the road again…

On the road heading home. Should be home around 1:30+ Saturday morning.
(yeah, I get to sleep in)! It’s been a true pleasure serving with your kids.

Each one is a very special young adult who truly has a love for Christ and a willingness to serve others. This week was filled with many laughs, hard work and true fellowship.

All of us will carry this experience with us throughout our lives.

Thank you for entrusting Pastor and me with your kids and allowing us to experience this life changing opportunity.

See you on Sunday.

Michele (Mama Brah)
Pastor Matthias (Pastor Bruh)

 

Helping Hands

Happy Thursday!
I can’t believe our Mission Trip is almost over! Today was our last day here at Eagle Ranch. Tomorrow we start working our way back to the great state of Texas. The Helping Hands organization is a volunteer community based center that provides a variety of services to those in need. Today we helped paint a handicap ramp for a couple who will soon have an elderly family member living with them.

The group was so focused on getting the job done that we got done quickly and were able to spend our extra time swimming in the Ocoee River most of the afternoon.

This entire week has been very rewarding and everyone has grown a lot. Just being able to help other people less fortunate than ourselves and share the love of Christ with others has made a big impact.

Tomorrow… On the road to home! See you soon

 

Homestead Adventure

Howdy from Copperhill, TN!
What a day we had…from 9:30-4:30 we
went to the Homestead retreat area where we continued the building process on a house. We teamed up
2 x 2 and built walls, cut/sized boards, and made steps. This area of the camp (when completed) will be used for inner city kids to experience “wild life”
at it’s best as well as learn about the history of the original Appalachian settlers. It was hard work but was very rewarding to know we were helping those less fortunate than us.

Kids are doing great, all are happy and
healthy.

Tune in tomorrow as we venture out to help the Helping Hands
Project.

 

Off to the Woods We Go…

Off to woods we go…exciting day in the Cherokee National Forest. Traveled
~1 mile through rugged trails to our working station.

Once settled, we were divided into small groups and “redesigned” ~1000 ft of new trail! Although, hot (long pants were required), hungry and tired we were able to conquer our challenge and build an amazing trail.

It’s hard to describe the natural beauty of what we experienced today. The mountains, woods, and water were amazing and were an awesome example of God’s handiwork. Even the hard work was a joy! Yes, all the kids worked extremely hard today! Way to go OSLC Youth!

Tomorrow… tune in for our Homestead Project.

PS. “Mom I’m fine and eating well”
Your loving child

 

Our first day at mission camp

We began our day with rock climbing and low element team building activities. It reminded us to always push ourselves beyond our own expectations and to work together to achieve our goal. It serves as a reminder that in Christ all things are possible! Tune in tomorrow to learn about our Environmental project… Hugs to parents from all the kids

 

We made it!

 

Brandvold sweeeeeps another!

 

Yes they are eating their veggies

Stopped at Cracker Barrel outside Memphis. Only ~ 8 more hours to go!!!
Woohoo woohoo!!!
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We are off. Tennessee or bust