Just another manic Monday out on the rez.

Today was our first day of work projects, some on the mission and some at Navajo homes out in the community. Projects included mending roofs, replacing roofs, building additions onto existing structures, painting play equipment, and -our favorite!- weeding the ever-encroaching tumbleweed. Some lucky students got to shovel lovely piles of horse manure, while others organized supplies for the missionaries here.

We've had great times of worship and prayer. Kids are making new friends and gaining new experiences, such as praying out loud for the first time and talking to people they don't know.

Currently most of our team is out in the Navajo community having kids clubs. These kids clubs consist of a Bible story being told or acted out, crafts, games, and getting to know the kids and other relatives that show up to clubs. Unfortunately my kids club was not around so we came back home (our temporary home for the next five days).

Here is some pictures from today:

Sunday morning rain is fall, well not in Arizona

Hello friends and family at home and all around the world. Today was a day of prepping for our outreach starting tomorrow. This morning we drove to Green Valley for our worship and communion service! This was a time of reflecting on what the Lord has done through the cross for us. During the end of this service a flock of sheep and two dogs came down to the area where we were worshiping. They were looking for water and it seemed they knew that we were singing and praising God. They left after we stopped singing. We thought it was funny and awesome.

Our afternoon consisted of community bonding through card games and sports. We had our first Immanuel Mission World Cup where both teams tied. The tiebreaker will happen sometime before Friday. Well I got to go, we are going to play battle-ball. Thanks for your prayers and keep praying.

Here are some pictures from yesterday traveling and some from our morning service.

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We Made It....

We currently arrived at the Mission about 30 mins ago despite a long day. Everyone is in high spirits. This day included: a minor accident (a minor fender bender with no injuries between both parties), thunderstorms, a 5 o'clock lunch at Rod's house(Devin Dodgen's brother), and a magnificent sunset. We will post more pictures and stories throughout the rest of the week. Good by and goodnight.

Day 2: On the Road Again!

The team will be leaving this morning for Immanuel Mission and should arrive there around 8-9pm tonight. Pray for them as they drive. Pictures and updates to follow.

UPDATE 1: 11:48am - The team is leaving Kingman and heading to the Rez.

Here is today's route map.

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Today's pictures are provided by Lauren Wallace, Kristi Shannon and Tyler Conley.

Cracker Barrel in Kingman, AZ. View Larger Map

An elephant in the clouds.

Day 1: On the Road

UPDATE: The team made it to Kingman in record time (12 hours) with no car trouble. Off to the Rez in the morning. Updates to follow.

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The team left VBC before 6:30 this morning and is making great time. Updates and pictures throughout the day.

The following pictures have been taken, and sent via cell phone, by Kristi Shannon, Lauren Wallace, Tyler Conley, Matt Howden, Nicole, Emily and Daniel Gillette.

Arizona Outreach 2010

Let the training begin. . . .

4:30 am

95 ambassadors of God shall embark upon this years Arizona Outreach

Keep us in your prayers and keep checking the blog for updates (maybe a video or 2). '


We are also showcasing our drama tomorrow night @ 9pm (Wednesday, July, 13, 2010) for everyone in the VBC family to see and we would love to see you there.