Today Scottie took us to the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. The coast of New Zealand is absolutely breathtaking. He started out taking us and our favorite middle schoolers to a harbor … Read more about YFC Camp Day Two – Beaches and Hiking
Whangarei Falls
Today we did a bit of sightseeing with Scottie, the guy who runs YFC up here. He wanted to take us out and show us the highlights of this beautiful city. He took us down to the marina, and then up … Read more about Whangarei Falls
Make Your Own Kind of Ministry
Sometimes ministry happens when you plan and organize, but sometimes the best ministry happens when you don't expect it. That's what happened today. Rebecca and I were sent into Auckland on the … Read more about Make Your Own Kind of Ministry
Piha Beach
For our off day on Thursday, we drove over to Piha Beach which is on the coast of the Tasman Sea. It was one of the most renown surfing beaches in New Zealand, as well as one of the most deadliest. … Read more about Piha Beach
Knock, Knock, Knockin’
This week we began our relational ministry. Two of us (Julianna and Autumn) went to a woman's shelter to build relationships with the women and children that live there as well as cleaning. The other … Read more about Knock, Knock, Knockin’
Creativity Unleashed
Psalm 148 1-5 Hallelujah! Praise God from heaven, praise him from the mountaintops; Praise him, all you his angels, … Read more about Creativity Unleashed
Out and About
Over the last several days, we've had quite a lot going on. Friday was our first "off" day and we went into downtown Auckland. It was such a cool city!! While most of our team got tattooed or … Read more about Out and About
Home Life
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller We have been so blessed to staying in a home this summer. It has 5 bedrooms (although we only sleep in three), one … Read more about Home Life
Mangere Baptist Church
"Not I - not anyone else, can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself." - Walt Whitman Our first ministry opportunity has been partnering … Read more about Mangere Baptist Church