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Hey there folks,

I finally have more pictures for you! Many apologies. I think this week at Johns Island was the hottest week I have ever experienced anywhere, anytime. Unbearable. I know my work site went through 15-20 gallons of water a day (12 people), and others went through at least that much. The heat index on Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island was consistently between 113 to 119! It was just too hot to take many pictures, and then we were just exhausted at the end of each day. After taking care of other duties (with regards to morning and evening prayer and other work site related meetings), I was just too tired to blog. Many apologies for that.

To give a brief recap: we were part of a group of 75ish people, and we were randomly split into 6 work groups. So, unfortunately, I may not have pictures of some of our youth on their work sites. Our jobs included, but were not limited to: reroofing, painting, redoing subflooring, plumbing, hanging ceiling fans, building structures, cleaning, repairing siding and wall studs, and much more. In some cases, it felt as though we were taking on jobs too big, but amazingly, we, more often than not, accomplished our tasks. Not only did we do the work, but the work was quality in nature as well.

I am proud of our youth for many reasons. They were great leaders. They worked really hard, and never skipped out on work. They lead prayers and worship. You could look around and pick out our youth because they were the ones leading the way in the majority of instances. Our youth have a great sense of mission. They really seem to understand what the mission of God in the world is all about, and they are eager to partner with God in that mission. They know the love of Christ, and they are passionate about sharing it, through words and actions. So, I am quite proud of them, to say the least. Good job, gang!

So finally at last, for your viewing pleasure, here are two new galleries of pictures:





blessings,
dorian

Johns Island 2010

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Hey there folks,

Wow. This week has been hot and really busy so far. But it has been a really good week. I apologize that we haven't posted blogs so far. We have been getting up way early and running until way late. The combination of hard labor and heat have really worn us out. The overall group is a bit smaller this year with about 75 people present for the mission. Everyone is split up randomly into 6 work groups, so our youth are working with youth from other groups. Pretty cool stuff.

Our students are awesome. They are great leaders, by faith and example. They are quick to volunteer, and they don't shy away from the tough stuff. I don't have a ton of pictures so far (I only have 1-2 from our group on my site), but know that things are going really well. They are doing everything from painting to replacing roofs. Amazing work!

Here's a sample below. Please continue to pray for us and the home owners.

Blessings,
dorian