AND, THEY'RE OFF!!!!!

Sunday, August 3, began Zachary & Elyse's first mission trip.  They are heading to Traverse City, to work with under privileged children in a program similar to VBS.  Zachary is in charge of the Bible lessons (which he wrote by himself).  Elyse is in charge of crafts.  She has worked hard finding a craft, ordering the supplies and keeping records of money spent to get reimbursed.  Zachary worked hard too, although he would tell you he was going to "wing it."

On the way to church to meet the rest of the gang.

A week's worth of junk for two people...

The whole gang, 15 students and four leaders.  Their fearless leader is on the far left with the white t-shirt.

A funny part about this trip is the showers they will be using.  They have to pay a quarter for 2 1/2 minutes of water.  The week before going, they timed their showers.  Zachary wanted to shave, wash his hair and shower under the first quarter's worth of water.  HE MADE IT!  Elyse did a regular shower under the 2 1/2 minutes, but it would NOT include washing all that beautiful hair.  Zachary wanted to take six quarters for the week.  He was sure he would only spend that much money.  We sent them with a roll of quarters each.  We'll see how many quarters they return on Saturday.

Thank you to all who supported them financially.  Thank you for your prayers for them - they are so excited.