Day Three of Work

Day Three

Blue Team

Today we went back to Mrs. Beverly's  house to finish up a palette fence. We had to size and cut the palettes and put them up along her property line. I accidentally set off the alarm in Mrs Beverly's house trying to go the bathroom. Oops. We finished up early, so we went to go get lunch at the milkshake place again. After we finished up and got back to camp, they gave us the job of putting up a fence around a propane tank. We messed up quite a bit and had to start over more than once, but we eventually worked it out. We all had a really good time. 

Charlie Warren

Red Team

As we approached the residents of Ms. Mary I didn't know what to expect, but when I saw the current condition of the home, I knew that it would be challenging. However, with teamwork, a good attitude, and the sturdy hands that God blessed us with, we could get the job done. We started out scrubbing the walls with dish soap with Mrs. Mary's stories in the background, which worked really well. Then, after pulling the spots of carpet, we cut and laid down the brand new wood floors. As the time rose and the sun fell MK, Natalie and Maddie put the final touches on the flooring. Mrs. Mary's daughter, whose laugh filled the air for most of the afternoon, gave us all of her drawings, which melted our hearts and put a memory in my mind.

Jeremy Richards

White Team

Today was a FABULOUS day!!! We spent the day clearing brush and sticks from acres of fertile Tennessee land. (I got to drive a John Deer tractor all day, I felt like quite the outdoorsman!) We were at the Bradford residence, one of the most beautiful plots of land I have ever seen. The Bradford's are an elderly couple who uprooted their lives to come serve and partner with Mountain TOP. These two provided laughs, lessons, guidance, and showed us the true light of Christ. They also treated us with ice cream and fresh blueberries too, yum! After our day of yard "work" (is it work when it's 72 degrees and surrounded by your friends??), we checked out Mr. Mayhew's porcelain work in Beersheba. Today was filled with a lot of labor, but was balanced with spiritual ministry and lessons from elders (and ice cream!), does it get any better than that.

Cate Ghormley 

Day Two of Work

Day Two

Red Team 

Today the red team helped Marie paint the siding of her house. Some of us got to experience our first Piggly Wiggly grocery store and watched her neighbor chase their beagle on a four wheeler. Marie was a sweet sweet lady and even started to help with the painting and loved giving hugs. The college kids were taking tons of selfies with her. They also forgot to fill their water jug so they had to swallow their pride and share with the high schoolers. We finished early so we came back to camp and helped shovel mulch. It was a fun and productive day and we all loved meeting Marie.

Natalie Krusz

Blue Team 

Today was a beautiful day and we got the pleasure to work over at Mrs. Bulah's home. We painted her ramp and shed a vibrant blue. It was so beautiful and she was very pleased. Mrs. Bulah is in her nineties and she was very kind and appreciative. At lunch we went over to Mrs. Beverly's house and had a great devotional. Also we got to feed a donkey and pet it. We finished early and got to go to the Mayhews pottery place and home. We got to talk with them more and see Mr. Mayhew make more pots. We luckily got to go Dairy Bar and get shakes! Today was a wonderful day, and everyone had a special part. 

Lucy Ragsdale

White Team

Today was amazing , we got to not only build a huge deck , but we got to do it with puppies and other dogs ! At lunch after we had finished planking on the deck ,we sat down to have lunch . And they were there again stealing the food (the puppies) , this had have to be one of best days of the week.

Ryan Ruff

First Day of Work

Day One

Team Red

Today we washed a lady's house and painted her garage. She was the nicest person even going out of her way to get us a treat. The work was tiresome but easy and we got it done quickly. In the end the lady's house looked good as new.

Aaron Smith

Team Blue 

Today Bryan and Charlie started with shoveling compost, while Ally, Andrea, Grayson Lucy ,and Maggie started the fence. When Bryan and Charlie were done they chopped would while the rest worked on the fence most of the day. Towards the end Charlie Lucy Andrea worked on another fence.finally every one settled and took turns sawing pallets then we all left

Bryan Kottke 

Team White

Today my group started building a porch. At first, I was a little worried because I have never done any construction before, but I learned lots of new things that I would've probably never learned otherwise. I learned how to use a saw and how to drill. It's was lots of fun and I'm excited to see how our project turns out!

Claire English

Made It to Mountain TOP!!!

We made it to Mountain TOP!  After travel on the road we settled in and got oriented to camp.  The theme for the week is how we are made.  For the evening devotional we talked about being made in God's image.  We are excited to be starting work tomorrow and dividing out into our 3 workgroups!

Here in Memphis!

Made it safely to Memphis!  Staying the night at St. Luke's UMC.  Spent our after driving time enjoying the gym at the church, doing some worship, and eating some tasty pizza at a local pizza parlor.  Looking forward to worship in the morning at St. Luke's and then hitting the road for Mountain TOP!

Tennessee Here We Come!

We are excited to leave tomorrow for our Spring Break Youth Mission Trip!  Stay tuned for pictures and updates of our fun and work!  (bearing good internet and phone connections!)