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Summit Christian College

Serving In Western North Carolina
March 9, 2025
Community: Avery County
Partner: Teen Valley Ranch
Staff: Shawn LaVie, Sarah Hanson, Jennifer LaVie, Benjamin Quick, Hailey Llewellyn

We Have Arrived!

by Jennifer LaVie | March 9, 2025 10:05 PM

After a very long journey, we made it safe and sound. We got a tour of our beautiful lodging site and got to enjoy a very special documentary on the devastation of Hurricane Helene. This gave us a great perspective on the meaningfulness of the week we are embarking on! 

We Have Arrived!

Mercy Chefs

by Jennifer LaVie | March 10, 2025 11:39 AM

Today we are working with an amazing organization called Mercy Chefs. They serve meals to victims, first responders and volunteers when disaster strikes. We are blessed to be serving them today as they go out and serve the communities affected by Helene. 

Mercy Chefs

Chop Chop!

by Jennifer LaVie | March 10, 2025 8:52 PM

We worked really hard, and had an amazing time serving today!

Chop Chop!

Evening Devo

by Jennifer LaVie | March 10, 2025 9:02 PM

We ended our day in a beautiful conversation, opening up to one another, doing a devo and praying together. 

Evening Devo

Habitat Office Painting

by Jennifer LaVie | March 11, 2025 9:22 AM

Today we are at Habitat For Humanity in Newland and serving them by painting the exterior of their office!

Habitat Office Painting

Lunch Break

by Jennifer LaVie | March 11, 2025 12:11 PM

Time to stop for a lunch break!

Lunch Break

Job Well Done

by Jennifer LaVie | March 11, 2025 9:05 PM

We really enjoyed the sunshine and warm weather today and got a lot accomplished! We snapped a group photo with Melanie, the director of Habitat For Humanity in Newland. We got to know her throughout the day and hear her story. It was a true blessing.
Job Well Done

Worship

by Jennifer LaVie | March 11, 2025 9:08 PM

Tonight we enjoyed unpacking the day in conversation, as well as a devotional and discussion on the importance of trusting God and letting go of our fears. We ended our night in prayer and worship.

Worship

New Friends

by Jennifer LaVie | March 12, 2025 9:32 AM

We started our day with Mrs Nina and Mr Alan and got to sit in their beautiful home singing worship songs with them and praying. They shared some of their experience from the storm and how it affected the community. It was a blessing to meet them!

New Friends

The Beauty of God's Creation

by Jennifer LaVie | March 12, 2025 9:34 AM

We had to snap a group photo with such a beautiful landscape behind us. It was impossible not to admire God's creation!
The Beauty of God's Creation

Finishing Up

by Jennifer LaVie | March 12, 2025 6:54 PM

We headed back to Newland after our visit and finished the project we started yesterday. 

Finishing Up

Hearing Stories

by Jennifer LaVie | March 12, 2025 6:56 PM

After finishing our project we got to visit with a man who has been through so much. He shared his story with us and we were very moved. 
Hearing Stories

Group Worship

by Jennifer LaVie | March 13, 2025 12:00 PM

To close our day, we took part in worship time with members of all 5 university teams staying on site.

Group Worship

Biltmore Estate

by Jennifer LaVie | March 13, 2025 12:10 PM

Today is our rec day. We are taking some time to unwind after a week of ministry and enjoy all that Western North Carolina has to offer!
Biltmore Estate

Shenanigans

by Jennifer LaVie | March 14, 2025 8:54 AM

Enjoying the beautiful Teen Valley Ranch and the many activities they have. We did zip lining, climbed a rock wall, played put-put and archery!
Shenanigans

Gazebo Time

by Jennifer LaVie | March 14, 2025 8:56 AM

We ended our final day worshiping our Lord Jesus under the stars in the gazebo. 
Gazebo Time

Goodbyes Are Never Easy

by Jennifer LaVie | March 14, 2025 8:58 AM

We said goodbye this morning and headed off on our journey home. We are stronger in our faith, stronger in our friendships and have made new friends along the way. We are grateful for this week!
Goodbyes Are Never Easy

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Leta Kobielusz

March 11, 2025 4:21 PM

Wonderful! God bless you all!

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