Monday, July 8, 2013

North Carolina Team Update - 7.7.13

The North Carolina (NC) team had a great trip up to our housing site in Weaverville, NC.  One of the great things about bus rides is that they give immediate opportunities for the kids to bond with each other and with their leaders.  God created us for relationships and it has already been amazing to watch God begin to work through the relationships on the team.  After arriving at our housing site the team met the Recreation Experience staff and received a brief orientation.  Then our team got settled into our rooms and headed to bed.

The team is excited to begin our work project tomorrow.  We found out that we will actually be participating in a large painting project because the digging site did not end up being ready.  There is a long approval process involved for a work site to be arranged and the digging site is not ready.  The project change actually brought some excitement as some of the team already has some painting experience from last year.  The team is eager to learn more about the history and background of our work site tomorrow and ready to serve the needs of the Asheville community.

Just a reminder that the blog will be updated every night.  The blog will be updated late in the evening so you will want to check in the next day to follow along.  A text will be set out every morning to let you know that the blog has been updated.  If you are not already on our text list for the trip and would like to receive text updates and reminders throughout the trip then text the word NCPARENT to the number 41411.  You should receive a welcome text which will verify that you signed up correctly.

Also, don't forget that Jeff and Kelley Clark will be leading a time of prayer for both the Philly and NC trips on Wednesday evening starting at 7pm in the SM Worship room at the Chapel.  Anyone is welcome to join as we would love to continue to have all of your prayers and support.

That is all for day one but check back again tomorrow to hear about our first day at the work site.