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Grace Fellowship

Serving In Colorado
July 5, 2025
Community: Arvada
Partner: The Rising Church/Mission Arvada
Staff: Kim Oleson, Asha Stephens, Darby Church

We have Arrived!

by Asha Stephens | July 6, 2025 1:47 PM

We got to our partner location, the Rising Church in Arvada, CO! So excited for what this week holds!

We have Arrived!

Church Service in Colorado!

by Darby Church | July 6, 2025 2:38 PM

We attended church at The Rising this morning and got to worship with their congregation! 

Church Service in Colorado!

Bringing the Beach to CO

by Asha Stephens | July 6, 2025 11:48 PM

Some of the guys on our team rocked their Hawaiian shirts today! 😎

Bringing the Beach to CO

Pizza!

by Asha Stephens | July 6, 2025 11:49 PM

For lunch we had delicious pizza at a local pizza place!
Pizza!

The Pelicans go Marching One by One

by Asha Stephens | July 6, 2025 11:51 PM

Today after lunch some of us went for a walk (and a wade) along the river in Boulder, CO!
The Pelicans go Marching One by One

Nightly Devo

by Asha Stephens | July 6, 2025 11:53 PM

Tonight Logan gave a wonderful devo and we had an amazing time of worship and prayer in the sanctuary together. Love how the Lord is already at work within our team!
Nightly Devo

Sorting Cards

by Asha Stephens | July 7, 2025 1:35 PM

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Sorting Cards

Taping the Walls

by Asha Stephens | July 7, 2025 1:38 PM

This week we are helping the Rising Church clean up, paint, and organize their space. This means a lot of pre-paint taping!
Taping the Walls

Chair Demo

by Asha Stephens | July 7, 2025 1:40 PM

We got to break down some old chairs in the church’s storage spaces and had a lot of fun!
Chair Demo

Pulling Weeds for Jesus

by Asha Stephens | July 7, 2025 5:49 PM

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Pulling Weeds for Jesus

Squeaky Clean Stained Glass

by Asha Stephens | July 7, 2025 5:50 PM

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Squeaky Clean Stained Glass

Organizing the Candle Closet

by Asha Stephens | July 7, 2025 5:51 PM

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Organizing the Candle Closet

Organizing the Garage

by Asha Stephens | July 7, 2025 5:52 PM

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Organizing the Garage

Kitchen Crew!

by Asha Stephens | July 7, 2025 5:54 PM

The team did such an amazing job at cleaning and painting the kitchen today!
Kitchen Crew!

We Love Painting

by Asha Stephens | July 7, 2025 5:55 PM

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We Love Painting

Making the Work Day Fun!

by Asha Stephens | July 7, 2025 5:56 PM

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Making the Work Day Fun!

Make Time for Jesus!

by Darby Church | July 7, 2025 6:09 PM

Caleb shared a devo with us after lunch today about the importance of making time for Jesus, and how life-giving it is when we do that.

Make Time for Jesus!

Such Joy!

by Kim Oleson | July 7, 2025 6:09 PM

Every time we encountered someone on the team there was nothing but joy as they worked on Karen Cowlings punch list. 

Such Joy!

Rock’n it out in the Bell Tower

by Kim Oleson | July 7, 2025 6:12 PM

We couldn’t even walk in here when we started!
Rock’n it out in the Bell Tower

Lunch Time Devos

by Kim Oleson | July 7, 2025 6:17 PM

Logan reminded us how important it is to get into The Word daily to renew our faith and keep us focused on why we are doing what we are doing. All of our hard work is for Him; to further His Kingdom. 
Lunch Time Devos

A Fresh Coat of Paint

by Asha Stephens | July 8, 2025 12:46 PM

Our team has been absolutely rocking all the painting jobs that we have around our host church. The Rising is going to look so fresh after we’re done!

A Fresh Coat of Paint

Youth Room Refresh

by Asha Stephens | July 8, 2025 12:49 PM

Our team was rocking out to music while we prepared to repaint the youth room.
Youth Room Refresh

Scrub those Walls!

by Asha Stephens | July 8, 2025 12:50 PM

Before we repaint, we needed to scrape off the wallpaper and scrub off some of the handprints from the previous paint job.
Scrub those Walls!

Sing praises to His Name

by Asha Stephens | July 8, 2025 12:53 PM

Our ladies did a wonderful job leading our team and those receiving help at Mission Arvada in worship before the pastor came to share a message about being free from addiction.
Sing praises to His Name

Sunset Over the Mountains

by Darby Church | July 8, 2025 11:46 PM

Tonight after dinner we went to watch the sunset at a local park, where we hung out and had a devo!

Sunset Over the Mountains

Goofy Guys

by Darby Church | July 8, 2025 11:51 PM

Silly photoshoot with the sunset!
Goofy Guys

All of The Gals!

by Darby Church | July 8, 2025 11:52 PM

Girls group photo!
All of The Gals!

All of the Guys!

by Darby Church | July 8, 2025 11:53 PM

Guys group photo!
All of the Guys!

Getting Cozy

by Asha Stephens | July 9, 2025 9:37 AM

Dog pile! It was so cold in the sanctuary this morning so we warmed each other up.

Getting Cozy

Silly Photo Shoot Last Night

by Asha Stephens | July 9, 2025 9:37 AM

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Silly Photo Shoot Last Night

Mission Arvada Ambassadors

by Asha Stephens | July 9, 2025 10:44 AM

Each day we had a group head out into the community to pick up trash and interact with Mission Arvada clients on the street, and we got great outfits!
Mission Arvada Ambassadors

You Can Tune a Piano but You Can’t Piano a Tuna!

by Darby Church | July 9, 2025 7:32 PM

Our fantastic piano tuners!

You Can Tune a Piano but You Can’t Piano a Tuna!

THE SIGN!!!

by Darby Church | July 9, 2025 7:33 PM

We finally got the Mission Arvada sign up today!
THE SIGN!!!

Strength in Numbers!

by Darby Church | July 9, 2025 7:34 PM

Our guys helping move a piano today!
Strength in Numbers!

Bringing the Word!

by Darby Church | July 10, 2025 12:37 AM

Tonight Luke led a devo over obedience. So powerful! 

Bringing the Word!

We ❤️ Mountains

by Asha Stephens | July 10, 2025 3:18 PM

Today for rec day we went to Golden Canyon State Park for some hiking and beautiful views!

We ❤️ Mountains

The Pelicans Go Hiking One by One

by Asha Stephens | July 10, 2025 3:20 PM

Hiking!        
The Pelicans Go Hiking One by One

Mountain Men

by Asha Stephens | July 10, 2025 3:22 PM

Mountains always bring out the best in us!
Mountain Men

Our Pack Mules

by Asha Stephens | July 10, 2025 3:24 PM

Malachi and Nathan insisted on carrying everyone’s bag on the hike. How sweet!
Our Pack Mules

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | July 11, 2025 11:57 PM

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