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Bentheim Reformed Church

Serving In Memphis, TN
June 18, 2022
Community: Bethel Grove
Partner: Calvary Rescue Mission, Constance Abbey (Margaret Smith-contact), Knowledge Quest - Green Leaf Learning Farm, Memphis Athletic Ministries, Monument of Love Baptist Church, St. Vincent DePaul Food Mission
Staff: Brent Kirk, Anna Medrys

Team has landed

by Brent Kirk | June 18, 2022 8:06 PM

The team has arrived safe and sound to the lodging facility. Everyone was given a quick tour to get the layout of the building. Now it's time to get all the air beds inflated and rooms set up for the week. After that we will all meet up together for a time of worship and an opening introduction for the week. 

Team has landed

Worship time

by Brent Kirk | June 19, 2022 2:30 PM

Everyone enjoyed worship service today!  Pastor preached from 1 Corinthians 12. We are all important parts of the body of Christ. Great worship music, very upbeat and energetic. 

Worship time

Shopping for Calvary rescue mission meal

by Brent Kirk | June 19, 2022 2:33 PM

Part of our team will be preparing a home-cooked meal for the mean at Calvary Rescue Mission tonight. Spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread is on the menu. Here we are doing the shopping to get all the things we will need. About 60 meals will be made tonight. 
Shopping for Calvary rescue mission meal

Check out time

by Brent Kirk | June 19, 2022 2:34 PM

Checking out and having fun with the hand held scanner. Great job girls! 
Check out time

Down the Line

by Anna Medrys | June 20, 2022 8:32 AM

For the first day of missions, the team packs bags to give to one of the organizations around Memphis! They ended up making over 100 bags to give!

Down the Line

Salad prep

by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:11 PM

After shopping for the meal, we started the preparation. We broke up into several work stations to prepare. Here are a few of the awesome salad crew. The guys loved the fresh salad tonight.

Salad prep

Best garlic bread ever

by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:16 PM

Our garlic bread team killed it!! They had a special recipe that includes lots of butter, garlic powder, black pepper, parm cheese and topped off with parsley flakes. Lots of congratulations we're heared. 
Best garlic bread ever

Leaders leading.

by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:17 PM

A meal would not be complete with ice cold lemonade. Some of our leaders made some great cool drinks.
Leaders leading.

Making the sauce

by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:19 PM

Time to fry 10 pounds of hamburger for our awesome sauce. It was sooo good!!
Making the sauce

Mixing the salad

by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:20 PM

Once all the components were cut and prepared it was time to compose and bring the salad all together. The guys did an awesome job getting it finished shed and ready to serve.
Mixing the salad

Assembly line

by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:21 PM

Time to serve our new friends our meal. All hands on deck.
Assembly line

Mr windex

by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:23 PM

Making the windows of the church hallway shine! Lots of windows here to clean.
Mr windex

Painting time

by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:25 PM

Changing blues walls to yellow! Giving new life to the nursery and some classrooms. 
Painting time

Prepping the baseboards.

by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:26 PM

Careful details to the baseboards so we don't paint the carpet. Nice job!!
Prepping the baseboards.

Making every stroke count

by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:28 PM

Some areas just need a little more attention. We found just the right guy!! 
Making every stroke count

There is always one

by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:30 PM

Sees the camera and strikes a pose lol. Enough said. 
There is always one

Cooking at Calvary

by Anna Medrys | June 20, 2022 6:21 PM

At Calvary Rescue Mission, we are cooking dinner for those that stay at the center! Everyone is working very hard!

Cooking at Calvary

Tour of Calvary

by Anna Medrys | June 20, 2022 6:31 PM

We received a tour inside the building of Calvary. We learned about the different experiences of the people that have been at Calvary and how important it is to people! This building and the people who work here serve God by serving others!

Tour of Calvary

Putting God First

by Anna Medrys | June 20, 2022 8:51 PM

At Calvary, a chapel service is being held, where there was worship and a teaching. The pastor talked about how to find and make time for God in our everyday lives! 
Putting God First

Gardening

by Anna Medrys | June 21, 2022 12:12 PM

The girls are helping weed the garden at Urban Garden! Even though they went in the morning it was still hot! They worked hard and got a lot done!

Gardening

Serving at St. Vincent

by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:50 PM

Today some of us served over 200 meals to those is need of a fresh, plentiful meal. We served up chicken wings, BBQ ribs, potato wedges, Mac and cheese and more. The folks really enjoyed the meal and the team did awesome 


Serving at St. Vincent

A cold refresher

by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:52 PM

We were able to make snow cones today for all our meal guests. What a nice way to cool down on a very hot day.
A cold refresher

Hygiene packages

by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:54 PM

The team bought, prepared and passed out over 100 hygiene packs today. So many were most thankful for the washcloths as the days have been very hot. 
Hygiene packages

Lots of dirty dishes

by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:55 PM

With the serving of over 200 meals comes lots of dirty dishes that must be scrubbed and washed. What a great job and with joy. 
Lots of dirty dishes

Constance Abby House

by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:57 PM

After spending the morning serving meals, we went and served at constance Abby. We sorted clothes from r the clothes closet and lots of hangers we're untangled to hang the clothes.
Constance Abby House

Clothes sorting

by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:58 PM

Sorting lots of clothes! Team effort here for sure.
Clothes sorting

Paul Bunyan style

by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 8:00 PM

We cleared what seemed to be a forest that was growing out of control behind apartments used by constance Abby. We cleared the brush to provide better security. These guys did and awesome job!
Paul Bunyan style

After clearing

by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 8:02 PM

What a difference this made when finished clearing all the trees and shrubs
After clearing

All work and no play, well maybe not

by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 8:04 PM

After a hard day's work we took a little break before dinner to circle up and play a few games..the laughter was loud and energizing
All work and no play, well maybe not

Team Work

by Anna Medrys | June 22, 2022 3:39 PM

The second half of the team is working at the urban garden this morning! It was a very successful day and there were a lot of weeds that were pulled!

Team Work

Game Time!

by Anna Medrys | June 22, 2022 5:45 PM

Everyone played games in the gym at the Oasis ministry! They played dodgeball and steal the cup! It was a fun time!

Game Time!

End of a great week

by Brent Kirk | June 24, 2022 7:58 AM

The team enjoyed a fun day yesterday which included a tour of the civil rights museum, bass pro shops and a river boat ride, not to mention a great lunch at Central BBQ. 

Today, the team got up at 5 am, loaded the trailer and had breakfast and was on the road at 6am. It has been a solid week of ministry and hard work! Thank you team for making this week memorable to say the least. I would welcome you back anytime!! Blessing to each of you!

End of a great week

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Comments

Mary Penning

June 21, 2022 5:37 PM

You guys are getting a lot done, what great help!

Chris Reaves

June 20, 2022 3:50 PM

Praying for you as you serve in Memphis. We were there last week and it was amazing!

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