Joplin Mission Team/August

The team arrived in Joplin around 10:30 PM Thursday, August 22 at Christ's Community Church.  This photo was taken this morning (Friday, August 23, 2012) as the team got ready for a day full of bringing hope to several individuals.  They were given 3 locations where to work doing everything from painting to putting up cabinets, wall trim, hanging doors and windows, and installing a washer and dryer.  What a great crew and what a great gift to the people in Joplin to let them know God's love. Think about signing up for a mission team to Joplin to really understand that it is not about the tasks the team accomplishes; it is about being a witness to God's love through personal action.  Have you been some one's sign of hope today?

Church of the Shepherd Staff Works at Habitat for Humanity House

On Wednesday, July 31st several of the staff and members of COS braved the 100+ degree temperatures to help with the Habitat for Humanity build in St. Charles.   The home owner was there as the dry wall was put up and general clean up of the site and a nearby site was done before the temperatures went well over 100.  Lunch was provided by Cornerstone United Methodist which was greatly appreciated by the COS staff.  Jan Foulk showed up and did her beautiful miracles with watercolors, capturing Pastor Robyn and others in action.  Pastor Robyn is deadly with a power drill as is Robin Long!  It was a day full of finding and offering HOPE!  Has God called you to act out your faith?  There are all kinds of opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ in this world.  Contact Missions Director, Donna Weaver, at donna_weaver@coswired.org to find out the various ways you can live your faith.  You will find HOPE as you offer HOPE!  

Brandon Salter checks the measurements---measure twice; cut once, right?







Robin Long puts up drywall like a pro!

 Pastor Robyn Miller checks to see if the fit is tight for the drywall before drilling in the screws.

Robin Long spent a long time dry walling a closet!  Sarah Meggers supervises.




Carla Lowther cleans up debris outside while Donna Weaver sweeps the area clean inside.

Dennis Corley had lots of fun working with the staff.

Brandon Salter trimming to make it fit!

Charlie Sapp wants to know where this sheet of dry wall goes.

What is Pastor Robyn doing in the background?