Sunday, March 30, 2014

Why my #SB2014 was one for the record books!

#SB2014

Last week, I spent spring break in Mexico with this incredible group!
We have all come to know each other in different ways: coworkers, family, friends, mothers, fathers, daughters, and son.
One thing we all have in common is our love for Reynosa, Mexico.

We could have gone to the beach, the lake, or just rested at home like everyone else. Believe me, that would have been easier! There is nothing wrong with any of those things. Dont get me wrong, we all love the beach, but our #SB2014 looked a little different. I wouldn't have it any other way! In spite of changed plans, sickness, lice, rain, delayed flights, lost bags, and tears, I think everyone would agree that it was the best #SB2014 we have ever had!
           Reason #1: We dedicated this family's new home!


Thanks to Wade listening to the Lord and donations by many generous people, This family of 6 (the father not pictured) recieved a two story home, each child haveing their own space and bed!

Reason #2: Brenda's health improved

Brenda is one of the girls who is now drinking ARBONNE shakes and she is doing so well!
Since drinking them, she said she feels better and she is now more verbal and helps around the house more than I have ever seen her! Her mom is so happy and thankful for her daughter's improvement.
 
Reason #3: Loving on the precious kids!  


Every day, kids come to the safe house to play and just be loved! A lot of time is spent coloring, jumping on the trampoline, and hugs, lots of hugs.There is so much laughter and joy all day!
Of course, the boys didn't want their picture taken...
 
Reason #4: My Students
 These sweet girls are about half of the choir I will be teaching next year. I also asked them who wanted to take private voice. They all raised their hands! I am blessed beyond belief to have this opportunity :)
read more about my calling to teach here!
 
I am still raising support for next year, if you want to make a donation you can send money to my paypal: emilymichele2819@gmail.com
 
 
 

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Discovery, You are KNOWN!


While attending Samford University, I have been proud to call Trinity UMC of Homewood, my church home! It all began with Discovery Weekend in 2011. This year was my fourth Discovery Weekend and I am still amazed at the amount of students and adults (700, maybe more!) spending time countless hours worshiping our God! This year's theme was KNOWN. Our hope was that by the time the weekend is over, all of our students would feel  that they are KNOWN and LOVED by our savior Jesus Christ!!!
Watch the recap video above, and look at some pictures below to get a glimpse of our God moved at Trinity UMC this past weekend!
We also teamed up with STOP HUNGER NOW to pack 20,000 meals for Haiti! Our God is so BIG!
 
Thank you Trinity for making ME feel KNOWN these last four years, I will miss you all dearly! 
 
 

 
 
Time with friends.
 
 
 
 
Getting more than you give from amazing middle school students!
 
Relationships.
 
Big/Little Mentor Program!
 
 
Worship
 
                                                               Discovery stories!
 
Discovering God's AMAZING Creation!
 
 
Stop Hunger Now with my @elementstudentministry little!!
 
20,000 meals for Haiti!
 
Thanks for reading and I hope you were inspired by this amazing youth group!