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

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...

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!

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.

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