The week before finals. While this time frame is perhaps the most dreaded for many of my college-age friends, it has become one of my very favorite. First Trinity's outreach ministry at the University of Buffalo (called UB Common Ground) kicks into high gear during the last week of each semester to serve and care… Continue reading A Mission Trip Without the Miles
Category: Young Adult Ministry
Why I Do What I Do – In Two Pictures
Flipping through a publication quick today to see if there was anything of value to read, this page caught my eye: How true and how sad it is that this really is what "the world" communicates. The very next page, though, was this: And in two pictures, I was reminded why I… Continue reading Why I Do What I Do – In Two Pictures
One More Step
Vacation was awesome. Coming back from vacations are often difficult. Thankfully, this one wasn't as bad as I potentially expected it could be heading into a busy week. Tuesday was a super busy day but I think that helped keep me focused on the tasks at hand. Wednesday though we hit the "theres-so-much-to-do-but-can't-figure-out-what-to-do-so-I-just-won't-do-anything" phase full… Continue reading One More Step
Jamaica Mission Day 6 Recap
Our final full day in Jamaica was a fun one, another change to laugh... a lot! We ate breakfast around the normal time and then headed out to Negril on the west cost of Jamaica. Our first stop was at a gift shop for souvenir type gifts for people back home. The craft marker was… Continue reading Jamaica Mission Day 6 Recap
Jamaica Mission Day 5 Recap
The girls all got up early Wednesday to help decorate for Jake's Birthday. Since we couldn't do something where he was sleeping, we decorated part of the common area including a special chair for him. Our decorations included the typical streamers, balloons, etc. as well as some coconuts for Jamaican flair.At breakfast we sang to… Continue reading Jamaica Mission Day 5 Recap
Jamaica Mission Day 4 Recap
Tuesday, the middle day of the trip. Often characterized by exhaustion and grumpiness... a day where patience starts to wear thin and frustrations arise within the group... NOT SO TODAY!!! Instead Day 4 was absolutely amazing from start to finish!VBS was great again and a little better after making some changes from the first day. … Continue reading Jamaica Mission Day 4 Recap
Jamaica Mission Recap Day 3
Wow, what a day! So full, I"m not sure where to start.... so many joys in today... so much to praise God for! This morning started after a great night's rest. YAY! 🙂 ... and a few bug bites 😦 Breakfast included fried dumplings, ackee fruit with fish (ackee is the national fruit though it's… Continue reading Jamaica Mission Recap Day 3
Jamaica Mission Day 2 Recap
Our first morning in Jamaica began a little earlier than expected with some laughter and much confusion as the man who stayed up all night walking around the property keeping us safe began ringing the bell at the church over and over and over again.... at 6 a.m.! The Praying Pelican Missions (PPM) staff jumped… Continue reading Jamaica Mission Day 2 Recap
Jamaica Mission Day 1 Recap
Well, we're back from an AMAZING trip to Jamaica. Fifteen First Trinity members (mainly youth and young adults) joined with three amazing Jamaicans to form an absolutely astounding team set on doing God's work throughout the area of Westmoreland Jamaica. In an effort to share our experience with those who stayed behind, I hope to… Continue reading Jamaica Mission Day 1 Recap
Young Adult Ministry: March Update
Here's what I hope will be at least a monthly post about the happenings in First Trinity's Young Adult Ministry. With this post we've succeeded in making it 2 consecutive months, so there is hope! I invite you to take a moment, check out what's coming up in Young Adult Ministry and join in praying… Continue reading Young Adult Ministry: March Update
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