Hey there folks,
Today was a hard day of work. Oh my goodness...it was SO HOT! It is late and I'm really tired, so we'll jump right to the pics. See you soon!
blessings,
Dorian
Monday, June 15, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Home Works Augusta ReCreation Day
Hey there folks,
Wow, the kids really had a blast today! We got to sleep in just a bit, and after breakfast, we went to church. Good Shepherd is SO beautiful! It is a really cool church that is very old school and sorta anglocatholic in a lot of ways. It has gorgeous woodwork.
After church, we split into teams and played Bible Charades! It was a ton of fun. I will post videos once we get home. After lunch, we were lead through a Labyrinth workshop. Good Shepherd has a labyrinth in the floor of their parish hall. Very cool! After that we split into three groups and went swimming.
The evening consisted of pizza, jello, games, and a movie. Two words: fun and loud. Here are a few pics from the day...
Wow, the kids really had a blast today! We got to sleep in just a bit, and after breakfast, we went to church. Good Shepherd is SO beautiful! It is a really cool church that is very old school and sorta anglocatholic in a lot of ways. It has gorgeous woodwork.
After church, we split into teams and played Bible Charades! It was a ton of fun. I will post videos once we get home. After lunch, we were lead through a Labyrinth workshop. Good Shepherd has a labyrinth in the floor of their parish hall. Very cool! After that we split into three groups and went swimming.
The evening consisted of pizza, jello, games, and a movie. Two words: fun and loud. Here are a few pics from the day...
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Jr High Augusta 09
Hey there folks!
We are having a great time in Augusta! We are working hard, having fun, singing, worshiping, making new friends, and so much more. The entire group is nearly double what it was last year. There are about 90 youth and adults from 15 churches and 5 denominations. We account for 10 youth and 3 adults.
We are split up into 5 work sites. One is scraping and painting, one is cleaning a house and storage building, one is landscaping and cleaning, one group is at the food bank, and I just can't remember the last one...sorry! The kids are representing St. John's well. They are working hard and having a great time doing it.
Let me tell you a little bit about where I am working. I am heading up Mrs. Patterson's home. She is 86 years old and she has lived in the same house since she was 3! She still drives and she is such a happy and sweet lady. The house needs not only paint, but a few repairs as well.
Below are some pics. There's even a rare shot of Bellinger that is just great! Her smile just beams. Check them out:
Ann Ruderman and Steve McMillan. Our fearless duo!
Winston running for a seat in a game.
Mrs. Patterson's home.
Mrs. Patterson
Austin, Connor, and Samuel waiting for lunch.
Allie, Mary Kate, and Bellinger waiting for lunch.
Wilson and Wells ripping out a ceiling.
Wells helping install some soffit board.
The girls in a game of Ships and Sailors
Winston, Austin, and Patrick in Ships and Sailors
Umm...Winston
Bellinger's beautiful smile!!! Yay!
We are having a great time in Augusta! We are working hard, having fun, singing, worshiping, making new friends, and so much more. The entire group is nearly double what it was last year. There are about 90 youth and adults from 15 churches and 5 denominations. We account for 10 youth and 3 adults.
We are split up into 5 work sites. One is scraping and painting, one is cleaning a house and storage building, one is landscaping and cleaning, one group is at the food bank, and I just can't remember the last one...sorry! The kids are representing St. John's well. They are working hard and having a great time doing it.
Let me tell you a little bit about where I am working. I am heading up Mrs. Patterson's home. She is 86 years old and she has lived in the same house since she was 3! She still drives and she is such a happy and sweet lady. The house needs not only paint, but a few repairs as well.
Below are some pics. There's even a rare shot of Bellinger that is just great! Her smile just beams. Check them out:
Ann Ruderman and Steve McMillan. Our fearless duo!
Winston running for a seat in a game.
Mrs. Patterson's home.
Mrs. Patterson
Austin, Connor, and Samuel waiting for lunch.
Allie, Mary Kate, and Bellinger waiting for lunch.
Wilson and Wells ripping out a ceiling.
Wells helping install some soffit board.
The girls in a game of Ships and Sailors
Winston, Austin, and Patrick in Ships and Sailors
Umm...Winston
Bellinger's beautiful smile!!! Yay!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Packing Lists and Itineraries: Missions 09
The Mission Blog is back and in action!
Johns Island Packing List
Sr High Home Works Mission
Tentative Itinerary:
July 26 (Sun) arrive at church by 7am -- drop of stuff in the gym
7:45am we will attend the Rite I service as a group.
We will be commissioned during the service
after church we will pack up the bus and cars and head to John's Island
Aug. 2 (Sun) Return to St. John’s for 10:30 service.
Wear work clothes, t-shirt, shorts and sneakers or work shoes
1 pair of long work pants
safety goggles/glasses and gloves
No sports bras or other inappropriate work clothing
Water Bottle
Sports wear for Tue. afternoon soccer/softball/tennis activities
Bathing suit
shower shoes or flip flops
Casual wear for the evening
rain coat
Sleeping bag (or sheets), pillow, and air mattress (or cot)
3 towels and wash cloths
toiletries
Insect repellent
sunscreen
a hat
Minimal spending money is needed (approx. $20). Team members usually purchase a gift for the homeowner upon completion of the repairs.
Notes and Tips:
Determine whether you are current with regards to your tetanus shot
Lunch, snack, water and Gatorade are provided
If possible, bring a paint brush
if you bring any tools, please label them
No tape players, compact disc players, ipods, or cell phones at the work site
Bring a musical instrument if you play one, such as a guitar
spend time, sit and chat with the residents of the home
Augusta Packing List
Jr High Home Works Mission
Friday, June 12
4 PM -- Meet @ St. John's
4:30 PM -- Depart from St. John's
We will stop for dinner at Chick Fil A
7 PM -- Arrive @ Good Shepherd
Tuesday, June 16 (these times are approximate and will be confirmed)
12 PM -- Eat Lunch
2 PM -- Depart Good Shepherd
3:30/4 PM -- Arrive back @ St. John's
Packing List:
Sleeping Bag, Air Mattress, Pillow
2 Towels
Toiletries
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Wet Wipes
Work Shoes (sneakers, boots, etc...must be closed toe)
Safety Glasses, work gloves
Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty/ruined (you will get paint on your clothes)
Hat
Casual Wear for evening (flip flops are allowed at this time)
Modest swim suit
Appropriate sleep Attire
Camera
Small amount of cash ($1-5) to purchase a shared gift for the home owner and for offering on Sunday
NOTE: ipods (or other music devices) and cellphones are not allowed on the work sites. Youth do not need to bring food either; all snacks and meals are provided for.
Questions, comments, suggestions...please contact Dorian.
Johns Island Packing List
Sr High Home Works Mission
Tentative Itinerary:
July 26 (Sun) arrive at church by 7am -- drop of stuff in the gym
7:45am we will attend the Rite I service as a group.
We will be commissioned during the service
after church we will pack up the bus and cars and head to John's Island
Aug. 2 (Sun) Return to St. John’s for 10:30 service.
Wear work clothes, t-shirt, shorts and sneakers or work shoes
1 pair of long work pants
safety goggles/glasses and gloves
No sports bras or other inappropriate work clothing
Water Bottle
Sports wear for Tue. afternoon soccer/softball/tennis activities
Bathing suit
shower shoes or flip flops
Casual wear for the evening
rain coat
Sleeping bag (or sheets), pillow, and air mattress (or cot)
3 towels and wash cloths
toiletries
Insect repellent
sunscreen
a hat
Minimal spending money is needed (approx. $20). Team members usually purchase a gift for the homeowner upon completion of the repairs.
Notes and Tips:
Determine whether you are current with regards to your tetanus shot
Lunch, snack, water and Gatorade are provided
If possible, bring a paint brush
if you bring any tools, please label them
No tape players, compact disc players, ipods, or cell phones at the work site
Bring a musical instrument if you play one, such as a guitar
spend time, sit and chat with the residents of the home
Augusta Packing List
Jr High Home Works Mission
Friday, June 12
4 PM -- Meet @ St. John's
4:30 PM -- Depart from St. John's
We will stop for dinner at Chick Fil A
7 PM -- Arrive @ Good Shepherd
Tuesday, June 16 (these times are approximate and will be confirmed)
12 PM -- Eat Lunch
2 PM -- Depart Good Shepherd
3:30/4 PM -- Arrive back @ St. John's
Packing List:
Sleeping Bag, Air Mattress, Pillow
2 Towels
Toiletries
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Wet Wipes
Work Shoes (sneakers, boots, etc...must be closed toe)
Safety Glasses, work gloves
Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty/ruined (you will get paint on your clothes)
Hat
Casual Wear for evening (flip flops are allowed at this time)
Modest swim suit
Appropriate sleep Attire
Camera
Small amount of cash ($1-5) to purchase a shared gift for the home owner and for offering on Sunday
NOTE: ipods (or other music devices) and cellphones are not allowed on the work sites. Youth do not need to bring food either; all snacks and meals are provided for.
Questions, comments, suggestions...please contact Dorian.
Mission Participants
Here are lists of participants for our summer mission experiences. Please pray for our youth and adults. Please pray for the people and communities that they will be serving. Pray for safe travel to and from their destinations. Pray that they may learn and grow in their faith. Pray that lives are changed. Pray that the Kingdom of God is ushered in here on earth, and that God's will is done.
Valle Crucis, NC
June 7-14
Katie Dubose
Catherine Collins
Mary Margaret Collins
Pierce Jones
Augusta, GA
June 12-16
Jr High
Bellinger Boylston
Winston Collins
Mary Kate Knudsen
Will Komar
Austin Lewis
Wells Mealing
Samuel Miller
Lang Phillips
Wilson Sparks
Allie Stubbs
Dorian Del Priore
Steve McMillan
Ann Ruderman
Ecuador
July 9-17
Sarah Axson
Sarah Bailey
Alex Bowers
Sarah Bowers
Bryana Close
Michaela Close
Taryn Close
Catherine Collins
Taylor Jackson
Kayla Massey
Beaumont Smith
Rob Bowers
Dorian Del Priore
Lauren Del Priore
Gordon Schell
Janet Smith
Johns Island
Junly 26 - Aug 2
Sr High
William Axson
Alexa Breeland
Preston Busbee
Winston Collins
Patrick Dimig
John Fowble
Katherine Gaulin
Grace Graham
Caroline Harris
Taylor Jackson
Madelon Kneece
Mary Sarah Komar
Austin McCoy
Jack Moore
Mike Montgomery
Fripp Prioleau
Marshall Sheorn
Lawson Smith
Annie Ward
Daniel Ward
Beth Busbee
Lynda Lovelace
Cliff Moore
Sumter Moore
Brandon Templeton
Valle Crucis, NC
June 7-14
Katie Dubose
Catherine Collins
Mary Margaret Collins
Pierce Jones
Augusta, GA
June 12-16
Jr High
Bellinger Boylston
Winston Collins
Mary Kate Knudsen
Will Komar
Austin Lewis
Wells Mealing
Samuel Miller
Lang Phillips
Wilson Sparks
Allie Stubbs
Dorian Del Priore
Steve McMillan
Ann Ruderman
Ecuador
July 9-17
Sarah Axson
Sarah Bailey
Alex Bowers
Sarah Bowers
Bryana Close
Michaela Close
Taryn Close
Catherine Collins
Taylor Jackson
Kayla Massey
Beaumont Smith
Rob Bowers
Dorian Del Priore
Lauren Del Priore
Gordon Schell
Janet Smith
Johns Island
Junly 26 - Aug 2
Sr High
William Axson
Alexa Breeland
Preston Busbee
Winston Collins
Patrick Dimig
John Fowble
Katherine Gaulin
Grace Graham
Caroline Harris
Taylor Jackson
Madelon Kneece
Mary Sarah Komar
Austin McCoy
Jack Moore
Mike Montgomery
Fripp Prioleau
Marshall Sheorn
Lawson Smith
Annie Ward
Daniel Ward
Beth Busbee
Lynda Lovelace
Cliff Moore
Sumter Moore
Brandon Templeton
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Oct. 11th HW Blitz - Mrs. Farrow
We participated in the 1 Day Home Works Blitz on Oct 11th. Our home owner was Mrs. Louise Farrow. She has lived in her home for 38 years, and she just needed some help with a few repairs. She has 5 grown children, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren (the older great is 18!). She was so sweet, and she was so very thankful. A great group of us from the St. John's youth community showed up to work on her home. Samuel Miller and his dad met me a week prior to pressure wash the cornice and fascia. On the day of the blitz, we scraped and painted the cornice and fascia, we repaired her front storm door handle, we repaired to spots in her ceiling, and we also performed a couple other minor repairs. Mostly we painted. Thanks to the following for coming to help out: Brandon Templeton, Wilson and Lisa Sparks, Blair and Robin Campbell, Catherine and Winston Collins, Austin Lewis, Beaumont Smith, Ann Ruderman, Bryant Blakeslee, Alex and Rob Bowers, Samuel and Mike Miller, and Daniel Ward. Check out the pics:
Blessings,
dorian
Blessings,
dorian
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
HOME WORKS OCT 11TH BLITZ
Louise Farrow
841 Slash Pine Lane
Columbia, SC 29203
Directions: I-20 to Monticello Rd (exit 68). Go North on Monticello approximately 1000 ft, and turn Right onto Blue Ridge Terrace. Go .8 miles, and turn Right onto Loblolly Dr. Go one block, home is on the Right at the stop sign. The home is brick with pink trim.
Sat., Oct. 11th
7am Arrive at Mrs. Farrow’s home.
7:15 Prayer
7:30 Begin Work!
12pm Lunch Break
5pm We should be finished!
Photos of Home: http://public.fotki.com/hmwrks/october-blitz-candi/farrow-on-slash-pine/
Repairs to be Performed:
1. Powerwash trim, awnings, walks, etc.
2. Repair a small corner of fascia.
3. Scrape and paint exterior trim, fascia, and cornice
4. Caulk windows as necessary
5. Patch up and paint small section of inside wall behind front door
6. Clean up and paint two damaged places in ceiling
7. Fix bath faucets that need new handles
8. Replace broken window pane
9. Repair two storm doors
Please Bring:
A paint brush
A 6 foot step ladder/painters ladder (if you have one)
Bug spray
Sun screen
Water bottle
Safety goggles
Adults, please bring these forms filled out:
http://www.homeworksofamerica.org/public/files/docs/Adult_-Blitz-_Volunteer_Complete_Packet.pdf
Youth, please bring these forms filled out:
http://www.homeworksofamerica.org/public/files/docs/Teen_Application.pdf
I previewed this home yesterday, and we really should be able to complete all the work in less than the whole day. Mrs. Farrow is a really sweet lady, and she has lived in this home for 38 years!
IMPORTANT! Help needed:
I do need help with a few things in the days prior to Saturday. I will be going by to kill wasps and take out the ant beds later this week, and I will also be matching up the exterior paint. Does anyone have a power washer? If you do, please let me know. Would you be able and willing to go by the home between now and next Saturday to power wash the trim and awnings? I can meet you and help. Also, does anyone have plumbing experience? We have to replace the knobs to her shower, and if no one has plumbing experience, then HWs is going to send out a plumber.
Other important dates that I need help with:
We need someone with a truck and/or trailer to help with these preparation dates:
Thursday, Oct. 9, 5:30pm
Load tools and equipment at the Home Works warehouse
2812 William Tuller Dr. (off S. Edisto near Owens Airport)
Friday, Oct. 10, 5:30pm
Shop for materials at Home Depot on Harbison Blvd.
It would be great if a few of you could meet at these locations to help. Please let me know if you can be there.
Here’s a list of who has signed up:
Brandon Templeton
Wilson Sparks
Lisa Sparks
Blair Campbell
Robin Campbell
Ted Campbell
Catherine Collins
Winston Collins
Patrick Dimig
Tom Dimig
Anne Marie Powell
Elaine Epting
Grace Graham
The Austin Lewis Family
Steve McMillan
Mary Sarah Komar
Beaumont Smith
Ann Ruderman
Bryant Blakeslee, Jr.
Lawson Smith
Alex Bowers
Rob Bowers
Samuel Miller
Ps…it’s not too late to sign up!
Blessings,
dorian
841 Slash Pine Lane
Columbia, SC 29203
Directions: I-20 to Monticello Rd (exit 68). Go North on Monticello approximately 1000 ft, and turn Right onto Blue Ridge Terrace. Go .8 miles, and turn Right onto Loblolly Dr. Go one block, home is on the Right at the stop sign. The home is brick with pink trim.
Sat., Oct. 11th
7am Arrive at Mrs. Farrow’s home.
7:15 Prayer
7:30 Begin Work!
12pm Lunch Break
5pm We should be finished!
Photos of Home: http://public.fotki.com/hmwrks/october-blitz-candi/farrow-on-slash-pine/
Repairs to be Performed:
1. Powerwash trim, awnings, walks, etc.
2. Repair a small corner of fascia.
3. Scrape and paint exterior trim, fascia, and cornice
4. Caulk windows as necessary
5. Patch up and paint small section of inside wall behind front door
6. Clean up and paint two damaged places in ceiling
7. Fix bath faucets that need new handles
8. Replace broken window pane
9. Repair two storm doors
Please Bring:
A paint brush
A 6 foot step ladder/painters ladder (if you have one)
Bug spray
Sun screen
Water bottle
Safety goggles
Adults, please bring these forms filled out:
http://www.homeworksofamerica.org/public/files/docs/Adult_-Blitz-_Volunteer_Complete_Packet.pdf
Youth, please bring these forms filled out:
http://www.homeworksofamerica.org/public/files/docs/Teen_Application.pdf
I previewed this home yesterday, and we really should be able to complete all the work in less than the whole day. Mrs. Farrow is a really sweet lady, and she has lived in this home for 38 years!
IMPORTANT! Help needed:
I do need help with a few things in the days prior to Saturday. I will be going by to kill wasps and take out the ant beds later this week, and I will also be matching up the exterior paint. Does anyone have a power washer? If you do, please let me know. Would you be able and willing to go by the home between now and next Saturday to power wash the trim and awnings? I can meet you and help. Also, does anyone have plumbing experience? We have to replace the knobs to her shower, and if no one has plumbing experience, then HWs is going to send out a plumber.
Other important dates that I need help with:
We need someone with a truck and/or trailer to help with these preparation dates:
Thursday, Oct. 9, 5:30pm
Load tools and equipment at the Home Works warehouse
2812 William Tuller Dr. (off S. Edisto near Owens Airport)
Friday, Oct. 10, 5:30pm
Shop for materials at Home Depot on Harbison Blvd.
It would be great if a few of you could meet at these locations to help. Please let me know if you can be there.
Here’s a list of who has signed up:
Brandon Templeton
Wilson Sparks
Lisa Sparks
Blair Campbell
Robin Campbell
Ted Campbell
Catherine Collins
Winston Collins
Patrick Dimig
Tom Dimig
Anne Marie Powell
Elaine Epting
Grace Graham
The Austin Lewis Family
Steve McMillan
Mary Sarah Komar
Beaumont Smith
Ann Ruderman
Bryant Blakeslee, Jr.
Lawson Smith
Alex Bowers
Rob Bowers
Samuel Miller
Ps…it’s not too late to sign up!
Blessings,
dorian
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