Greetings From HUMC Missions Committee

The Missions Committee met today. Our main focus was praying for our 11 missionaries in Appalachia this week. We lifted up their journey, the building project and the family they are helping. Praising God for the opportunity to take God's love to the people of Frakes, KY and for the ability to share their gifts. We continue to pray for their safety and the completion of the project.

Peace & Grace,

Sue, Mary Kay, Char, Suzy

What a day! We were able to accomplish so much in a short day. We didn't get started until after 10 a.m. because we had to wait to get our instructions. We got to the job site and Dale, our foreman, got us to work. We needed to dig nine holes but ended up digging 13 (long story for a later time) but we accomplished that before lunch. We got to meet some of the family too- Willy- grandpa, Maggie- mom who is deaf, and her two daughters- Selena and Alejondria. They are a very nice family. We finished at 4:30 p.m. with putting the flooring down. Tomorrow we plan to get the walls up and some of the roof. Dale says we are ahead of schedule. Woohoo!

Meals have been good but the gas station can't keep up with the pizza orders by Spencer and the Larson boys.

Looking forward to a good night's sleep. We'll talk tomorrow.

P.S. Julie K- your presence was felt through the absolutely fabulous caramel corn!!!

Monday Devotional picture

Up Early

Well, we made it to Frakes yesterday just before 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Unpacked and went to an Orientation meeting at 7 p.m. Ended up eating PB & Js in the Ladies dorm and were able to watch most of the Blackhawks game. We were up early this morning at 7 a.m. for a morning devotional presented by one of the church groups here with us. Spencer said it was one of the better ones he's seen. The picture shows our group at the meeting. Had a great breakfast and are getting ready to head to our work site. Pastor and Dale are in the planning meeting right now to get our instructions and then we are off. We'll correspond later today after we get back from our first day on the job. We are all excited. More to come.

Almost there...

3:31 p.m. (EST)- We are close to our destination. Pastor says we are about 110 miles away. Stopped and ate a big lunch at Applebees and plan to stop for a fast food dinner before arriving at Henderson Settlement. We've managed to keep our carpool together even though we've experienced a good deal of traffic. We've crossed both the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers and are seeing some beautiful country now. The Interstate has been cut right through the mountains so there is rock and forst on both sides of us. Being blessed by God's creation.

Off to Frakes, KY

8:13 a.m. - We are off to Frakes, KY after a wonderful reception which included breakfast and a devotion. Thank you to all who helped send us off. We are excited about the week ahead of us. Updates to come.

Church Library/New Materials/June

The following materials have been added to the church library and are ready for check out. 
They can be found on the recent acquisitions table located just outside the senior adult classroom.
Becoming a Person of Influence by John C. Maxwell
Jesus Freak by Sara Miles
Sim Church by Douglas Estes
Children's Series: God I  Need to Talk To You About;
  Hurting Ohers, Bad Temper, Being a Bad Sport, Bulling, Cheating, Lying, Sharing, Stealing or Vandalism.
Nooma Videos by Rob Bell  - Today # 17 and Name #18
Sharing the Victory Magazine (about faith and sports) was renewed for another year