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Autumn Ridge Church

Serving In Houston, TX
July 21, 2018
Community: Alvin
Partner: First United Methodist Church
Staff: Rebecca Heister, Morgan Earnst, Bethany Davis, Olivia Edwards, Anai Reed, Amanda Puckett

Welcome to Houston!

by Morgan Earnst | July 22, 2018 11:14 PM

Our team arrived safely to our host church yesterday evening. After some introductions, the team settled in and got a good night sleep. Today the group had brunch with the congregation and then went to service. In the afternoon, we went to a neighboring church to set up a VBS that we will be hosting all week. 

Welcome to Houston!

Teaching the little ones!

by Morgan Earnst | July 23, 2018 10:06 AM

Kelsey and Isaiah teach some of the younger kids the Bible lesson today. It was focused on the Jesus that reacues us. 

Teaching the little ones!

Behind the scenes!

by Morgan Earnst | July 23, 2018 10:09 AM

Working behind the scenes, Phoebe runs the sound system for group songs! 
Behind the scenes!

Tapin’

by Morgan Earnst | July 24, 2018 12:24 AM

At a locals house, Levi and Deanna tape the Sheetrock so it can be mudded! 

Tapin’

Teamwork!

by Morgan Earnst | July 24, 2018 12:27 AM

Some of the kids cleaning up together after working at a locals home that was affected by Hurricane Harvey. Some worked in the backyard, some helped box kitchen supplies, and some did some light construction. 
Teamwork!

Brooms are tools too, right?

by Morgan Earnst | July 25, 2018 7:41 AM

Eli, Liam, Jayden, Kole, and Isaiah work as a team to install insulation in a homeowner’s ceiling. 

Brooms are tools too, right?

Working hand in hand!

by Morgan Earnst | July 25, 2018 7:43 AM

Yesterday morning, janel, Kelsey, and Lydia helped Miss Bette organize and clean out her kitchen. She has not lived in her house since the flood. 
Working hand in hand!

Performing a skit!

by Morgan Earnst | July 25, 2018 5:41 PM

Scotty and Caitlin perform a skit to illustrate the Bible message at VBS!

Performing a skit!

All smiles!

by Morgan Earnst | July 25, 2018 5:44 PM

Some of our youth hanging with the youngest  age group after bible lesson time! 
All smiles!

Excited to help!

by Morgan Earnst | July 25, 2018 5:46 PM

Marcos taking a break from fixing the fence! 
Excited to help!

Much Love!

by Morgan Earnst | July 25, 2018 5:47 PM

Phoebe and Miss Bette, a local homeowner we are assisting. 
Much Love!

Saying goodbye!

by Morgan Earnst | July 25, 2018 5:48 PM

Today was our last day with Miss Bette. We said our goodbyes and prayed with her. 
Saying goodbye!

Twins!

by Morgan Earnst | July 25, 2018 5:52 PM

Blake and Rick, the bus driver, matched in green shirts while the working on the fence together. 
Twins!

Sawin’

by Morgan Earnst | July 26, 2018 12:43 PM

Pastor Travis and Sara sit on the wood so that Miss Janel can cut it for the porch. 

Sawin’

Helping the community!

by Morgan Earnst | July 26, 2018 1:26 PM

Today was our last day serving at the Gonzales’. The group loved getting to serve them! 

Helping the community!

Blessings!

by Morgan Earnst | July 26, 2018 1:27 PM

Our group praying with the family one last time! May God bless them and give them peace. 
Blessings!

Worshipping the Lord!

by Morgan Earnst | July 27, 2018 9:43 AM

Our team dances and sings along with the VBS children. 

Worshipping the Lord!

Craftin’

by Morgan Earnst | July 27, 2018 9:44 AM

Rafael and Julia assisting the kids at craft. 
Craftin’

Loving our little ones!

by Morgan Earnst | July 27, 2018 9:50 AM

Luke and the kids at imagination station. 
Loving our little ones!

Game time is our favorite!

by Morgan Earnst | July 27, 2018 9:54 AM

The young age group enjoying games with our students!
Game time is our favorite!

Group effort!

by Morgan Earnst | July 27, 2018 10:00 AM

The group taking turns during game time!
Group effort!

Final group photo!

by Morgan Earnst | July 27, 2018 3:23 PM

Today our group wore matching shirts to the last day of VBS! The group leaves tomorrow morning! Safe travels everyone!  

Final group photo!

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