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Peace Lutheran Youth Group

Serving In Colorado
June 7, 2025
Community: Arvada
Partner: The Rising Church
Staff: Kim Oleson, Glenda Mitchell

We’re here!

by Kim Oleson | June 9, 2025 2:29 PM

Peace Lutheran YG made it to Olde Town Arvada early enough to have dinner with Mike Korth and Glenda at Snarfs! Such a great sandwich shop popular in this area. 

Just hanging

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:06 PM

After listening to a wonderful service from Pastor Jarod about who the Holy Spirit is, we spent some time in the shade climbing trees. 

Just hanging

Demo Day!

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:13 PM

We started out fast and furious today! We helped Joe move furniture, storage units, and refrigerators back into their fellowship hall. Afterwards we settled on a project that Karen, the director was supper excited about; cleaning out a room and creating a conference room. 
Demo Day!

Sorting and sorting more

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:15 PM

Hard work in a hot spot. 
Sorting and sorting more

Leaving it cleaner than when came.

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:18 PM

Before we put back the supplies in the Fellowship Hall we decided to clean walls and pictures. 
Leaving it cleaner than when came.

Lov’n what we’re doing!

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:20 PM

Not just cleaning, but detailing! Great job Grace! 
Lov’n what we’re doing!

Pelicans nesting in a tree

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:25 PM

Although this was on Sunday, not Monday our first ministry day, we couldn’t resist a few more park pics. 
Pelicans nesting in a tree

Ginger doesn’t grow on trees

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:29 PM

We’re pretty sure she has abs of steel! 
Ginger doesn’t grow on trees

Demo day

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:32 PM

On Tuesday we were prepping the room for the final push tomorrow. 

Demo day

Way to go Ben

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:35 PM

Tearing down, purging, and moving out stuff for the great reveal. 
Way to go Ben

Watching the sunrise over the city

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:39 PM

Vivian, Ian, and PPM Ministry Leader Kim got up at 4:00 to travel to Red Rocks Amphitheater to watch the sunrise. Wow!
Watching the sunrise over the city

Braving the cold

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:41 PM

It was worth huddling close to keep warm for this view. Just think, God breathed this into existence in one breath. 
Braving the cold

Table Fellowship

by Kim Oleson | June 10, 2025 1:48 PM

Jesus did his best work around a table, sharing a meal together. All four youth sat with this gentleman for about 30 minutes hearing his story and walking out the Gospel. 
Table Fellowship

Beginning our conference room remodel

by Glenda Mitchell | June 10, 2025 5:55 PM

We have to start by taping off all the borders.  Great  job, Ian!  Keep going!

Beginning our conference room remodel

Off to a good start

by Kim Oleson | June 11, 2025 11:14 AM

Solstice Breeze is such a beautiful, calming color! So is our team as they start transforming this room while listening to Worship music. 

Off to a good start

Happy to do the job!

by Kim Oleson | June 11, 2025 11:15 AM

Vivian pauses for picture.
Happy to do the job!

Making it look easy

by Kim Oleson | June 11, 2025 11:17 AM

Way to go Ginger! Great job!
Making it look easy

No rest for the weary

by Kim Oleson | June 11, 2025 11:19 AM

While taking a break, bags and bags of donations arrived for the clothing closet. Without hesitation, they jumped in and started helping out. 
No rest for the weary

Finished painting

by Glenda Mitchell | June 11, 2025 5:28 PM

We finished painting the conference room.  Putting the white board back up. 

Finished painting

Time to Relax

by Glenda Mitchell | June 11, 2025 5:32 PM

We taking time to relax after a day of painting walls and trim.
Time to Relax

💦 🌎

by Kim Oleson | June 12, 2025 1:08 PM

Get’n wet and wild at America’s Biggest Water Park-Water World. 

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Christy

June 10, 2025 3:55 PM

Love all these updates! Thank you!

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