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Barrington Christian Academy

Serving In Appalachia
March 9, 2024
Community: Southeast Ohio
Partner: Christ's Table, Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, First Assembly of God-Zanesville, TruLight Ministries
Staff: Tim Alexander, Lydia Claeys, Ella Grace Williams

Arrived

by Tim Alexander | March 9, 2024 7:42 PM

We have arrived at our location in Ohio and are excited to serve the community God has led us to!

Arrived

Welcome to Church

by Lydia Claeys | March 10, 2024 7:38 PM

What an amazing Sunday morning at Cornerstone Church where we heard an amazing service and got to worship together with the congregation!

Absolutely love seeing this group come together and experience something new at a church in Duncan Falls, OH. We cannot wait to see what God has in store for us this week!


Welcome to Church

Out Feeding the Community!

by Lydia Claeys | March 11, 2024 9:11 PM

Our first ministry day out! We went to Christ’s Table and served lunch to the community!

This nonprofit organization provides meals to over 200,000 people a year! It’s so amazing to come alongside such a needed service to help them out in any way we can. We got to meet so many wonderful people and hear so many testimonies. We cannot wait to come back home and tell all that we heard today!

Out Feeding the Community!

Let’s Pack it up!

by Lydia Claeys | March 11, 2024 9:15 PM

Later this afternoon we went to the Salvation Army and helped out with their pantry!

We packed everything up so it can be moved to a new location and are able to help in the process of them making some renovations. It’s so amazing to see them able to make changes and improve in areas so they can best help the community!

It was such a God filled day today. And we cannot wait to see what God has in store for us tomorrow!

Let’s Pack it up!

Serving Breakfast

by Ella Grace Williams | March 12, 2024 7:54 AM

Part of our team helped serve breakfast at True Light Ministries! We met a lot of people and made some new friends! 

Serving Breakfast

Loading the Truck

by Ella Grace Williams | March 12, 2024 7:57 AM

We got to help Ms. Connie from True Light load up a box truck to take to other ministries in the area. It was so cool to see all these different ministries working together for the Kingdom!
Loading the Truck

Ready to Serve!

by Tim Alexander | March 12, 2024 9:36 PM

Our team was able to go to Christ Table and not just put food on a plate, but a smile on a face!  It's a joy to serve others!

Ready to Serve!

Sorting it out!

by Tim Alexander | March 12, 2024 9:37 PM

Another part of our team was able to sort through the donations of food and put them in their proper and organized place. 
Sorting it out!

Ready to Receive

by Tim Alexander | March 12, 2024 9:40 PM

On Monday, our team was able to meet and listen to Pastor Jeff from Zanesville First Assembly of God share part of his testimony with us before we began our project at the church.  
Ready to Receive

A New Look

by Tim Alexander | March 12, 2024 9:43 PM

After sanding down the walls, we were able to put a fresh new coat of paint in the fellowship hall.  
A New Look

Getting the Grip Back

by Tim Alexander | March 12, 2024 9:46 PM

After taking a wire brush across the handrails, we were able to put a fresh new coat of paint on the banister rails.  The congregation will love the new fresh look and be proud of their church. 
Getting the Grip Back

Almost Heaven

by Tim Alexander | March 12, 2024 9:48 PM

We had a wonderful time of worship tonight around a fire.  It's extra special to get to worship outside, during the sunset, as we can gaze upon the beauty of His creation.
Almost Heaven

Painting at First Assembly

by Ella Grace Williams | March 12, 2024 10:07 PM

Part of our team got to continue the painting job at First Assembly Church today! We had an awesome time painting and talking with each other! 

Painting at First Assembly

Coming Together

by Lydia Claeys | March 13, 2024 9:28 AM

It’s so amazing to see our team and the community come together, pray together, and feed together!

It was awesome to feed the people breakfast at TruLight Ministries and it was so awesome to talk with everybody and the kindness all around!

TruLight Ministries does so much for the community! They feed, clothe, and give shelter to the people that may need it. It was such a blessing to help and get to see how God has worked in this organization!

Coming Together

Donations! Donations! Donations!

by Lydia Claeys | March 13, 2024 9:32 AM

So many blessings at TruLight!

We went to the warehouse in the afternoon at TruLight Ministries  and bagged up clothes and other items that people may need so we can provide warm, dry clothes! 

So many people have given to this organization because they know their reputation of serving the community and they are able to help anyone in need!

Donations! Donations! Donations!

Come Get Your Ice Cream!!!

by Lydia Claeys | March 13, 2024 9:38 AM

After a hard day's work we took the team to get some ice cream and, oh man, it was delicious!

Such a staple to come to Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl and get some amazing ice cream. 

Come Get Your Ice Cream!!!

Serving Sloppy Joes!

by Ella Grace Williams | March 13, 2024 12:38 PM

We got to serve lunch at Christs Table this morning. What a fun time serving sloppy joes and sides to those in need. We even got to reconnect with some of our friends from earlier in the week! 

Serving Sloppy Joes!

Cleaning for the Lord!

by Lydia Claeys | March 13, 2024 6:39 PM

Today we did some landscape and cleaning for Cornerstone Church!

They have an amazing facility and disc golf course that the community is free to use everyday! It was so awesome to help them today and keep the area clean. 

Cleaning for the Lord!

Breakfast is Served

by Tim Alexander | March 13, 2024 6:40 PM

We had the pleasure to prepare and serve breakfast to the community members that came in.  We were also able to sit and eat with them and hear them share their stories.  

Breakfast is Served

So Many Green Beans!

by Ella Grace Williams | March 13, 2024 6:42 PM

We were able to serve at the Salvation Army again today. We had a good time moving a bunch of cans of green beans to the pantry for their soup kitchen. We moved so many green beans that of course we had to take a photo holding some! 

So Many Green Beans!

Overwhelmed but not Overtaken!

by Tim Alexander | March 13, 2024 6:44 PM

After serving breakfast, we were able to go to the warehouse and help Mrs. Connie sort the donations that had been piled up over the winter.  This enabled her to get merchandise ready for them to open their new thrift shop they are creating.
Overwhelmed but not Overtaken!

Worship Together!

by Tim Alexander | March 13, 2024 6:47 PM

Tonight we were able to merge with The Youth at Cornerstone Church, our host partner, and we worshiped together and heard a message from pastor Ian, the youth pastor there.  
Worship Together!

Let's go for a hike!

by Tim Alexander | March 15, 2024 4:28 PM

Thursday we were able to visit Old Man's Cave in the beautiful Hocking Hills.

Let's go for a hike!

Let’s Bowl!

by Lydia Claeys | March 15, 2024 4:30 PM

What a great way to end an amazing missions trip!

We went bowling in Zanesville and had so much fun with games, pizza, and drinks!

it was nice to end the week hanging out and laughing together!

Let’s Bowl!

God's nature, God's Word!

by Tim Alexander | March 15, 2024 4:34 PM

We stopped at the lower falls and took some time together to hear one of our peers share what God had put on his heart to share with the team. 
God's nature, God's Word!

Off they go!

by Tim Alexander | March 15, 2024 4:36 PM

After a great week, it was time to say our goodbyes to our new friends.  Well done Barrington Christian Academy Appalachia team!  Go and do great things!
Off they go!

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by Praying Pelican Missions | March 15, 2024 11:57 PM

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Michelle Weber

March 12, 2024 5:45 AM

I love seeing these updates, especially the photos. Thank you!

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