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Getting an early start.

Colleen working on the plumbing.

Becky on the scaffold.

A meeting of the minds.

Holly and Regina really digging it.

Tony operating the metal break.

Taking a break from the morning sun.

Eric and Jeff working on the shingles.

The team at the end of Tuesday's workday.

The team at the Cape Charles boardwalk.

Watching the sunset over the bay after our devotions.

Monday

Monday

There was nothing mosey about this Monday. We got plenty done. Shingled the back of the roof, drip edge on, trash picked up, soffit vents up, ran wire and interior roof vent. And yes we have plenty left to do.

I had a couple of “God Moments” today. I’m sure there were plenty more but these two stood out. First, ice is expensive over here. Three dollars for a 7 pound bag! Well after we had packed our lunch and placed them in coolers (one cooler that we found here) a lady walks in and asks if we have seen a small white cooler with a red top. I said yes we have but our lunches are in it. She said that was OK and she’d get it later. We started talking with her and got into a conversation about ice. As it turns out her husband is the local fire chief.  After some talking she said we can get some ice from them. It’s not something that they normally do so we said that we would be happy to make a donation for some ice.

My second one was that Rich was able to get out of having to leave us on Tuesday and drive to Richmond for a 5 hour meeting then drive back. Not that we couldn’t have gotten the work done but it’s always nice to have your construction leader on site.

Tonight Holly led us in our devotion about doing unto the least of these. Everybody has gone to bed and a storm is rolling in. Hopefully it will cool things off for Tuesday.

It’s been a busy day and all are tired. We are looking forward to the morning (except for the aches). God is with us. Praying for all back home.

God bless you,

Jeff

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Pictures

The team

Checking out the house on Sunday

Holly checking out where the wires go

Bland, Renae and Rich shingling

Holly and Regina pulling wire

Our vehicles

Tony cutting soffit vent

Jeff and Tony putting up the soffit

Sunday

Sunday

We are here at Franktown UMC snuggled in and looking to get some sleep for our day tomorrow. After a great send off sermon by Pastor Larry Lehman about faith and feeding the 5000 we headed out. Rain accompanied us most of the way to the Eastern Shore. We ran out of it from time to time but it wasn’t until we were across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel that we cleared it. We stopped for a late lunch at a place that Rich recommended called Sting Ray. A local joint that most people would really pass by if they didn’t know about it. We lined up at the register to place our orders. Renae was looking over the menu and wanted to know what was good. Someone recommended a soft shell crab sandwich. Never having tried one before she thought why not. When we sat down we explained to her what it was. She wasn’t so sure about it then. When it came she was hesitant but stepped out in faith and took that first bite. She enjoyed it. Not sure she would order it again but she ate it. Which is more than I can say for the author of this blog!

We headed on to Franktown UMC and arrived safely. After unpacking and exploring the church we headed out to our job site. After riding for another 20 minutes we found it. A nice size house (over 1400 square feet) with 4 bedrooms. We thought that we’d be doing siding and roofing. Well most of the siding is up and so is about half of the shingles. But that is OK because there is plenty still to do.

After checking out the house we all headed to Wal-Mart to get our supplies for the week. The Wal-Mart over here is brand new and very big. We got our supplies and headed for our home for the week.

We had hoped to try a local pizza place but they aren’t open on Sunday so we ended up with frozen pizzas. After figuring out how to work the stove and finding enough pans for the pizzas we had dinner.  After dinner we sat around the table just talking and laughing. One of the great things about a mission trip is getting to know the team members. Joking with one another and sharing stories is a wonderful team building experience. 

After we cleaned up we had our devotions led by Regina and Renae. The lesson was on Jesus’ first miracle of turning the water into wine. Afterwards we opened some of the cards that we received to encourage us on our mission. We are truly blessed to be part of a loving and supportive church family. We thank you all for all of the cards, drinks and snacks that we have been showered with. We are all looking forward to getting out to the jobsite tomorrow to get to work.

The rest of our team will be joining us tomorrow. Pat, Becky, Colleen and Eric will be arriving at various times on Monday. Please keep them in your prayers as they travel.

We are praying for all of you back home and for the home owner that we are here to serve. God’s blessing!

Jeff

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PS: Once I figure out how to do so I will include some pictures.

Eastern Shore Mission Team

Hey All! The FUMC mission team is preparing to head for Franktown UMC in the morning after the 8:30 service. We will be working with the Eastern Shore Habitat for Humanity on a home for a single mom and her 5 kids. From what we have heard we will be doing some shingling and siding. Follow us on this blog this week with our adventures on the Eastern Shore. We thank all of you who are praying for us and who have brought by cards and the drinks and snacks. Bless you all.

Dig & Dessert

Even though the ground was too wet to plant, we had a great time at the Dig & Dessert mission event this past Sunday!  We spread fertilizer, weeded around the church grounds and had some delicious "dirt" cake, "dirt" pudding, chocolate pound cake and cookies!  Thanks to all who helped supply sweet treats and drinks, and to all who came out to help.  We hope to see everyone in the garden throughout the summer as we grow fresh produce for FACES!

Spring Into Missions

Operation Christmas Child

The South Central Virginia Operation Christmas Child Team is seeking dedicated year round volunteers to help promote the Operation Christmas Child Ministry.  Areas of service include church relations, community relations, collection team, logistics, media relations, and prayer team.  We represent the counties of Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward.

To learn more please contact:  Sarah Stokes - Area Coordinator at 223.8988

MORE VOLUNTEERS=MORE SHOE BOX GIFTS=MORE CHILDREN HEARING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST!

Haiti Mission Trip

"Whom shall I send?"..."Send me Lord"...Is He calling you to join the mission team to Haiti this year?  We'll be travelling to Haiti October 8-15, 2011.  If you think you might be interested in serving on this team, contact Colleen Meiser at cmeisnp08@gmail.com or 736.2772!