Our Journey Begins

The Team assembled in the dark, early hours this morning at Grace Church, to embark on this awaited journey of missions.  

The "load masters" managed getting the luggage, tools, and snacks loaded under the bus.  

After the youth and staff were checked in, presented with a souvenir goodie bag, and thoroughly hugged goodbye, the team loaded the bus and departed Hinsdale feeling like celebrities with our paparazzi sending us on our way.

As morning dawned, quiet conversations murmured, sleepy eyes rested, and visions of Starbucks danced in our heads.

While some huddled together under blankets, others sprawled into the isle.

We arrived in St. Louis just before 9:00.  Although Starbucks could not be found, McDonald's and Krispy Kreme sufficed!

Back on the bus, movies helped pass the miles and conversations and laughter filled the air.

We grabbed a quick lunch in Springfield, MO, and were on our way, once again.

Kelley lead the team in a "Getting to Know You" game.  Fr. Chris chimed in with a couple team-building exercises, which ending in knowing each other beyond the form of words and practicing God's first language - silence.

We're safe, well-fed, and ready for some sleep at  our over-night stop in Elk City, OK.  

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!