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Our youth are currently on a mission trip in Polk County called H.E.A.R.T. During this mission trip, they are living in a Third World Country simulation. During the day they are doing service projects in the community such as roofing, working in a thrift store, and painting houses. Our

intern, Caroline Alessandro, described the experience as “… a great week getting to serve and connect with students!”

God is good all the time, all the time God is good!

Today we an  the youth at Karagita, Sanctuary & Airstrip got to introduce the person we sat beside. It was fun to have the one on one time with our Panua youth as we got to get to know them better. 

We celebrated the first year anniversary & ate lunch at Lillian’s Cafe a Panua graduate. She has 4 employees – 2 of which are current Panua youth in training. Lillian is thriving & an in demand chef for nearby hotels when they need assistance.

We ended our day assisting 3 of our youth carpenters in training to make beds for 2 of our youth that has never had a bed.

As we prepare to sleep tonight in our beds, I am thankful to lay my head on a soft pillow & rest for the night in my bed. 

Praying for everyone here and at home. Blessed to be with brothers & sisters of our Heavenly Father 7,962 miles away from Winter Park

What an extraordinary day on our 2^nd day in Naivasha. We met with our first group of over 60 of our Panua Youth at the Trinity United Methodist Church. They had such joy in their eyes when they read their letters from their prayer partners. We got to hear some of their stories of how they were doing and sang with them as we celebrated our time together.

We blessed them each with a Bible as most of the youth did not own a Bible and a book mark. In one of the groups, each youth got to share a meaningful bible passage. The photo of these young ladies expresses the gratitude that they feel for the support they receive from us.

Jambo from the Panua mission team!

Jambo! 

2 males; 6 females. 2 high school seniors. The 2nd Panua trip in less than a year for 3; first Kenya trip for 3. First Panua mission trip for 5. 8 total travelers in the group.

In Naivasha: 200 youth; 10 mentors; 5 staff.

1 mission. Panua.

Our group has arrived in Nairobi, and we’ll be traveling early Sunday morning to Naivasha, timed to worship with friends (new friends to some of our group, “old” friends to several). 

We’ll be posting and sharing throughout our time here, as we meet and visit with the youth who began the 3-year Panua program in this past January. Lots of work and friendship-making ahead!

It’s encouraging and inspiring to see the impact we can make in our own backyard. Just as in every city, there is such a strong need for help and community in Orlando, and if we all unite, we can make a huge difference. Our South Street campus has provided us a loving home as we get to venture out during the day to organizations in the community. We’re serving in the name of God while deepening our relationships with those around us.

What a wonderful week we had at Highway 45 Mission Camp! Every day we served and learned and had fun!

• Monday the 4th and 5th graders served here at our church by cleaning tables, straightening hymnal racks in sanctuary and polishing pews.
• Tuesday they went to “Clean The World” and learned about recycling hotel soaps, shampoos and lotion. They helped sort the soap to be sent to help others in need.
• Wednesday they all received a book called Born to Fly from the author, Diana Scimone, who shared about being a good friend to others and choosing good friends. The children also learned about internet safety, and filled duffle bags with the supplies they donated to help foster care kids in need through the Restoration Circle Program.
• Thursday was a visit to the 2nd Harvest Food Bank to sort food and learn about their program.
• Each day ended with a fun outing: Yes, You Canvas painting, Farris & Fosters Chocolate Factory, swimming, bowling, and Friday to Coco Key Water Park!

What a great week to learn how to have a servant’s heart – and have fun doing it!

Tonight (Wednesday) we be serving at Steadfast House.  Here is key info:

Steadfast House provides women a fresh start and a place to heal surrounded and supported by Christian love, trust, education and companionship. Our mission is to provide stability to homeless women and moms with children; provide personal skill building for women; provide education and training that equip women for employment and sustainable housing; provide reintegration skills and opportunities that lead to greater self-determination.

We will deliver diapers, pull-up training diapers, baby wipes, powdered laundry detergent, comforters and lap blankets. We are not sure what kind of service they will have us do until we get there (They had a long list). After serving, we will sing and share God’s love and grace through song.

On Tuesday, we visited the Brook Howell Retirement Center for retired ministers, deaconesses, and missionaries. We sang for them and then visited with the residents, giving them lap blankets provided by the sewing ministry of First Methodist Orlando.

Your Impact Singers, staff and chaperones thank you for your love, prayers and generous support to allow us to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus from FUMCWP!

On Monday we served at the Veterans Restoration Quarters in Asheville. They provide housing for Veteran’s who need assistance with transitional housing, medical, clothing, emotional support and job placement. They also fed approximately 200+ people 3 meals per day.

Our Impact Singers distributed Men’s T-shirts, allergy medications, and numbers of men’s tennis shoes. We cleaned and scrubbed the dining room, trash bins and prepped food for the evening meal. We then shared a meal sitting at their tables and talking with them over dinner. Following dinner we sang for them.

I have some real obsession with cakes and I don’t want to change one for Phentermine Online other. Please share your experience.

The Impact Singers Tour 2017 is going super! The kids and parents on the trip are amazing. They are being the hands and feet of Jesus in real life as they sing and serve! I know that you our congregation and parents would be so proud of them.

On Sunday we met and talked with the homeless and those in need outside the building. We then shared a meal sitting at their tables and talking with them over dinner. We distributed 60 hygiene kits, Liquid laundry detergent, Dishwasher pods, coffee grounds, garbage bags, Clorox wipes, additional Shampoo, Kleenex, and toothbrushes. We also served in their community vegetable garden, where we helped with weeding and maintenance.

 That evening we sang as a part of their worship. The choir was very well received!