Tuesday 07/26/11

hey its kolby had a blast at the zoo and laser tag ate some good food at bob eveans. hung out in the gym eailer this week well see you on friday.

yestday we went to the zoo great amerias then we went to bob evens also we went to laser tag it was fun see ya hi miss.scarlett. victor santiago.

Tuesday - 1/2 day of service and then crew free day

Today was our scheduled "free day". We did a half day serving the community of Pittsburgh and then after mid-day devotions we were free to explore. First we enjoyed a day at the Pittsburgh Zoo, followed by supper at Bob Evan's, then off to blow off steam at laser tag. The day ended with evening devotions on the sidewalk in front of the school. The cool evening air was very refreshing.

Monday - first day of service

The KIDZ did their first day of service projects today. Our theme was the vine and the branches. After our evening devotions, some of us made video blobs. Internet access is very limited here but will try to post the videos in the morning.

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Day One

So tonight we received our crew assignment. We should have many opportunities to share God's love by serving the local area. Well lights out.

Oh yea, Kolby let his new shirt lay and Mr Terry found it; Kolby had to do a dance in the hallway to get it back. Good times ... good times.

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Made it

Made it to Pittsburgh, stopped at 911 flight 93 memorial on the way. The only event on the way was a trailer tire that needed changed but we saw that before it caused a problem.

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Mini Mission Week-end

Well...the time has finally arrived and is now over for the final preparation for our trip to Pittsburgh.  This week-end was all and bout learning to work as a team work, and communication and probably most important how to do live together.  This was an exciting week-end to say the least. We had lots of fun working and playing together.  Our team building activity was fun..thanks Mr. Terry.

Now starting the final packing stages and getting the final things together for our mission trip to Pittsburgh.  Just think..this time next week we will already be on the road.

Please keep us in your prayers as we take 11 of our preteens on an exciting adventure and a week of growth.

Sunday Morning Mini Mission

What a great weekend!!!  On Saturday we went to the MCC and assembled health kits and tore books apart for recycling! Some of the boys wanted to work some electric drills so Mr. Brian from MCC found something for the boys to do!! They loved it!

Then we headed to Miss Deb's house!!! When we got there, we were welcomed with a wonderful lunch ready for us!! ~After our tummies were full, we went to work! Some of us painted a wooden basket and a little end table! Others sanded and painted her porch while other weeded and mulched her floor beds!! It was a hot day with some water breaks but the kids kept going! These kids kept focused and kept on task!! They did awesome!!! These kids did an awesome job and we even had time to paint the picnic table!!!

After so down time, we had an awesome team building game!!! It was quite refreshing since it was played with water balloons!! When the activity was over, we discovered we have a little bit of communication work and team work to work on!!!

After dinner, we relaxed with a movie and some pop corn!! The kids worked so hard this weekend! Can't wait for our trip next week!!!      Miss Missy

Mini Mission Weekend

today i made breakfast. it was pancakes. then we went to the mcc. i got a lot of books also we paint . the paint was red. then we play a game called with water ballons.  so  see you at chruch tommm. enjoy the best day ever. see ya. victor santiago.

HEY its kolby so today i messed with power tools and got missy and gloria wet with water balloons on the head cookin diner so seya at church.

Hi, I'm Clay and this is my part of the blog.  So after following Kolby and Dustin to get a lost football, I get punctured in the arm by the femce.  I had to get 4 stiches and it didn't hurt at all.  Well when the stiches were being stiched into me.  The numb stuff hurt when they put the needle in and i got a tetnise shot.  Then it was all over.  I had an awsome tim on sat. getting use electric screwdrinver.  I got to pull weeds, paint, and put down mulch.  I hated the water balloon game because i was supost to block Missy and Gloria.  It was fun at first but then i got nailed three times and no one else would be the blocker and i was going to quit but then bowdie was the blocker and i kept playing and then we lost.  The next time we play i'm not going to be the blocker at all.  We are going to wacht a movie tonight and i am goning to blow my head off if i don't guess what it is.  I'm so crasy.  I'm going to tell you if i guest it or not.  Bye.   :)

Hi its Rachel! Yesturday we went over all the rules of Week of Hope and the mini mission weekend. We also had a camp fire and made smores.Yum! Then we went to bed. In the morning i got up at 6:15 to get ready to make breakfest with Victor and Bowdie. We made pancakes and sausage! Then we got in the vans and headed to MCC (Menninite Central Commitee). There, we tore up books and checked health kits to see if they were paked right. Then we packed up to go to Deb Mussers house. When we got there we ate hot dogs and hamburgers. Then after that we got right to work. i weeded a really big flower bed and then we mulched it. It looked really good after we were done! Then we came back to my house and wrote in our journals. After everyone was done we had our dovotional time. It was about teamwork, to practice team we played a game. It was wet!! We played with water balloons! I filled up the water balloons while Alisha tied them up. Now we are going to watch a movie. Dont know what it is yet though!
Please pray for cool wheather during the mission trip because there is no ac in the school that we are staying in. Also pray for all of our safety while doing work!
Thanks!



   Hey this is Meredith blogging =] On Friday it turned out that it was time for our mini missions trip I was very excited. When we got there at 7:00 a.m it was already time to get all our stuff set up and ready for bed. Mrs.Moyer was really nice and lent me a air mattress to use until Sunday. Then everyone was called up to a snack of chips and grapes the grapes were all crisp and yummy as they went on the long trip through my stomach. After snack  we had a meeting all the grownups told us about how we had to work together as a team then a important e-mail was read to everybody and it told us how there wouldn't be any air conditioning at the school we're staying at for the mission trip also it told us what  jobs we would be doing at the missions trip. Later Mr. Terry was very nice and made a fire at the fire we roasted nice crispy gooey marshmellows and drank water or flavor packets in the water. We all went inside then and went to bed but sleep didn't come easily I couldn't fall asleep until about 1:00 in the morning
   I woke up and it was Saturday morning I got up and got ready for the day by brushing my teeth and hair. Then it was time for breakfast we had pancakes,fruit,and sausages. MCC was the place we went first while there we tore books apart for recycle and could keep any we wanted. Then we packed health kits for the needy. Missy's moms house was were we were for lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers. The projects we did were painting the porch,a basket, and a table. While others mulched a garden. Then we had a dinner of tacos watched a moive and went to bed =]

Mini Mission Weekend

Remember the mini misssion weekend starts tonight! Five Boys, Five Girls, and Five Adults-Get ready for a lot of fun and working hard for God! Tune in throughout the weekend for updates and what the Kidz have to say.

KIDZ Mission Family Lunch

If you missed the family lunch this past Sunday, please see Gloria for handouts containing important information about the trip.

Lunch was great, thank you to everyone for sharing the wonderful food items.

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KIDZ Mission Trip Important Dates

Don't forget to mark your calendar with the "Important Dates" listed on the right side bar of the blog page.

2011 Sample Support Letter

Here is a sample support letter that you can use or modify when sharing the upcoming KIDZ mission trip with friends and family. Feel free to copy and paste this into your document editing software.

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Dear ,



I am writing to tell you about a ministry opportunity that I will be involved with this summer. These are unique opportunities for me to serve and to grow in my faith.


This outreach will be a week long service project that I will be participating in this summer with New Joy Church KIDZ. I will be spending a week doing service projects and sharing God's love in the communities around Pittsburgh, PA.

This outreach project, known as “Week of Hope” through the Group Workcamp organization. Service projects on this youth mission trip might include running a VBS, preparing meals for the poor, or cleaning the home of an elderly person. We'll be working in the Pittsburgh community from July 24th to July 29th. We will also stretch our faith as we learn more about Jesus, and find practical ways to share Him in the community. I am looking forward to this exciting and challenging week! You can learn more about Group’s Week of Hope” at this web site Short term youth mission trips - Week of Hope.


I am looking for people to partner with me in this opportunity through financial and prayer support. I must raise $248 for the Week of Hope registration, so if you would be interested in helping me financially with this week of service, you may write a check to New Joy BIC Church.


For tax purposes do not fill out the memo line on the check; instead indicate on another piece of paper that you are supporting me for these specific events. A tax-deductible record receipt will be issued to you. Any funds received that go beyond my needed $248 will go into the youth fund to help with the youth outreach ministry.


Thank you for considering partnering with me in this great ministry opportunity. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me, my parents, or my church.


Thank you for your prayers and support,

Parents Meeting 2011 KIDZ Mission Trip

Sunday Feb 6th, 2011  is the first Parents meeting for the 2011 KIDZ mission trip.
Time:      11:45am (directly after second service)
Where:   New Joy Church rm 16
Bring:     Questions

You will receive information about the trip, important calendar dates for the next 6 months, fundraiser information.

See you there.