On the road!

Thank you for praying for the Colony Project! The Lord gave great strength to the many people who pitched in to help in any way they could! The BCM guys arrived Tuesday and were able to move in to the rooms! There still are somethings that need to get fine tuned, but it is livable...especially for a men’s dorm! ;) Praise the Lord for the many people who were able to work on this project so quickly!

Since August 24 our team has been in training. However, this week has been quite...uh...unusual (that is for a “training week”).

Sunday morning, September 2 the team, minus the three guys, went to minister at Marquette Manor in Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Jim Van Gelderen taught the men and teen’s Sunday School while Mrs. Rhonda Van Gelderen taught the ladies’ Sunday School class. In the morning service the Van Gelderen girls did two violin specials and Dr. and Mrs. Van sang a duet. After the service, we had lunch and went back up to Menomonee Falls, WI. We needed to be back for BCM’s opening service.

Labor Day Monday we were able to enjoy some time at the church picnic. However, the day off was not too restful. This is the week that we had to get everything ready to leave town! The trailor had to be cleaned and the house set in order, not to mention all the packing for everyone! So, we quickly left the picnic to continue on with the clean up.

Monday through Wednesday there were evening services because of BCM’s opening week of college.

Tuesday, September 4 Dr. Jim, Glenn and Josh headed to Marquette Manor’s school camp at Camp Joy in Whitewater, WI. The guys each had a cabin and were able to be a blessing in counseling these Christian school teens as well as participating in the activities. Great prep for the tour!

Janna mowing the lawn!

Meanwhile, Leanna and I stayed back to be with Mrs. Van and the girls. We worked on school and house work. The big white van we will be taking is back from the shop and all ready to go. The lawn is all mowed - Janna, Stephanie and I learned how to mow a lawn the other day!! It was fun! (I have to admit...my arm's a little sore.)

Friday evening the guys arrived back from the school camp and helped pack up the trailer and van. This morning we finished closing up the house and packing to go. We finally got on the road this afternoon!! Yay!!!

This coming week we look forward to ministering in South Haven, IL! Please also pray for a Sunday School Workers’ Seminar we will be helping with on Saturday, September 15.