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Valley Christian School

Serving In The Carolinas
March 8, 2025
Partner: Church of God Children's Home of NC, Hope Haven, Providence Baptist Church, Samaritan's Feet
Staff: Timothy Alexander, Grace Berenbrock

Hit the Ground Running

by Timothy Alexander | March 8, 2025 8:43 PM

We arrived safely and are already having our meetings to hear how we are going to impact the community we came to this week!

Hit the Ground Running

Growing Spiritually!

by Timothy Alexander | March 8, 2025 8:46 PM

Coach T led us in a great devotional tonight as we are going to learn the names of God this week!
Growing Spiritually!

Lead us not into Temptation

by Grace Berenbrock | March 9, 2025 12:20 PM

Started off this beautiful Sunday with service at Providence Baptist church. We discussed temptations as we read from Luke chapter 4. We are so blessed to be welcomed by this amazing church and prepare for the week ahead! 

Lead us not into Temptation

Basketball Blessings

by Grace Berenbrock | March 9, 2025 6:59 PM

The day continues with some basketball, pickleball, and softball in the church gym! We ended our day with testimony sharing and some great pizza! 

Basketball Blessings

House of Blessings

by Grace Berenbrock | March 10, 2025 4:25 PM

Today part of our team traveled to The church of God children’s home to work on a house that 10 kids will be moving into soon. We are so beyond thankful to play a part in God's plan for these kids'lives. 

House of Blessings

Hope Haven Helpers

by Grace Berenbrock | March 10, 2025 6:36 PM

Today part of our group traveled to Hope Haven where they painted and worked on some cleaning projects. Tomorrow we will return to finish. Prayers for a good nights rest in preparation for tomorrow! 

Hope Haven Helpers

Fresh and New!

by Timothy Alexander | March 11, 2025 8:09 AM

Our group had the privilege to put fresh, new coats of paint on the walls for ladies to come and find a place of refuge!  May the fresh new look give them the rest, peace, and love of Christ that we all need!

Fresh and New!

Spiritually Charged!

by Timothy Alexander | March 11, 2025 8:11 AM

Our days don't stop when we are done serving. Each evening we are getting poured into as we are learning the different names for God and what they represent and mean!
Spiritually Charged!

Anyone Hungry?

by Timothy Alexander | March 11, 2025 8:12 AM

After a long day of serving, it's nice to sit down together and have a great meal!
Anyone Hungry?

Getting Schooled

by Timothy Alexander | March 11, 2025 8:14 AM

Coach T, showing the guys. He's still got skills!
Getting Schooled

Rack em up!

by Timothy Alexander | March 11, 2025 8:16 AM

For less stress than basketball, we decided to test our skills on the billiards table!
Rack em up!

Scrub-a-dub-dub

by Grace Berenbrock | March 11, 2025 2:36 PM

We started the day with some scrubbing outside the rooms at Hope Haven. So awesome to see everyone working together! 

Scrub-a-dub-dub

Tying up Loose Ends

by Grace Berenbrock | March 11, 2025 2:42 PM

This afternoon part of the team traveled back to the children’s home to finish up some work. We started by cleaning all the vents. We want to make sure this place is as clean as possible for all the children living here! 
Tying up Loose Ends

Evening Fun!

by Timothy Alexander | March 11, 2025 8:07 PM

Nothing says fun, like a nice warm evening and a game of kickball under the lights!

Evening Fun!

Serving with a Purpose

by Grace Berenbrock | March 11, 2025 8:23 PM

Another day of getting to serve at Hope Haven! We were excited to be working together as a team this morning! 

Serving with a Purpose

Walking alongside Samaritans feet

by Grace Berenbrock | March 12, 2025 3:36 PM

Today we partnered with samaritans feet to package thousands of shoes that will be shipped to Africa in a couple weeks! Amazing to think and pray over each person receiving these shoes soon! 

Walking alongside Samaritans feet

Delivering daring Devotionals

by Grace Berenbrock | March 12, 2025 9:39 PM

Each night our students end by giving their own devotionals. We love hearing about the names of God from our students! 

Delivering daring Devotionals

Billy Graham fans

by Grace Berenbrock | March 13, 2025 3:45 PM

This morning we toured the Billy Graham museum where we learned about evangelism. What an incredible way to end a great week! 

Billy Graham fans

Solving mysteries and making memories

by Grace Berenbrock | March 13, 2025 9:40 PM

Ended our day with escape rooms! 2 of our 3 teams escaped their room in time!

Solving mysteries and making memories

Not goodbye but see you later

by Grace Berenbrock | March 13, 2025 9:43 PM

Tonight we gathered for our last debrief and devotional led by Tim. So thankful for all the memories made and the work completed. Could not have asked for a better group to serve this region! 
Not goodbye but see you later

Off and away!

by Timothy Alexander | March 14, 2025 10:52 AM

We did not say good bye, but see you later!  The team is off to go do great things for Jesus!

Off and away!

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | March 14, 2025 11:57 PM

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