Preteen Mission Trip 2014

This is the 5^th year Good Shepherd’s preteens have participated in the “Week of Hope” Mission Trip.  We went to Colorado by church van and served June 15-20, 2014.

Week of Hope is a summer mission trip packed with practical acts of love and service. Our students built meaningful connections as they served people through ministries and nonprofit organizations in Loveland, Colorado. Service is the fabric of Week of Hope – our group not only served the community but took turns serving everyone at camp by helping to prepare meals and keep our lodging facility clean. Week of Hope is not just about a “project”, it is about service becoming part of a preteen’s life.

Fifteen of us went on the trip.  Twelve preteens and three adults.  We were split into 3 crews with 5 members on each crew.

Chris Bell’s crew; Kennan Bell, James Dickerson, Willow Edwards and McKayla Ridges, served at a low income housing project.  For the first 2 hours of each day they pulled weeds.  The remainder of their day was interacting with the residents and playing with the children.

Kelli Kirk’s crew; Joshua Hong, Cole Johnson, Kayla Siebeneck and Zipora Rowe, served at a residence.  The home owner had a bad car accident and he and his wife were expecting a baby.  The crew was able to clean up, de-clutter, pull weeds and generally help the home owner organize his home.

Jeff Stephenson’s crew; Vivian Brown, Lilly Frame, Chloe Siebeneck and Laura Stephenson, served at a senior care facility.  They helped clean patios, wash windows and pull weeds for the residents.  In the afternoons they sorted clothing to be sent to those in need around the world.