Our First Work Day!

Two days and 930 miles later, we finally made it. But those two days on the road were nothing compared to our first day of work!

Our students were eating breakfast by 6:45am! After a morning worship service and a tour of the facility, we were off and running. We had students working on the machines, out in the field, and even packing soup mix (a first for us).


We finished by 4:30pm and then we all headed for the pool! Tonight they are going to spend some time explaining what they do during the Mission Moment.

-Jen Easton


Here's one of our Shepherds (student leader):

Today was our first full day of work! My favorite station was probably the inspection line aka slime line, that's where we pick out all the rotten fruit. Everyone was singing and playing games as we worked. I'd say today was great first time experience!

-Janna

Directions to Hailey and Hannah's

Tonight for our "Summer" hang out head over from 6-7:15pm.

Directions to hailey and Hannah's house:

From ___________________

Address is ______________

Call if you need help : ____________

Summer Hangout tomorrow and Gleanings packing list!

So we'll be at the Hailey and Hannah's house tomorrow from 6-7:15pm. Directions to their house out in Purdy will be posted later today so head back to www.hccfuel.com for those. We'll cook some hot dogs and hopefully (weather permitting) will have fun playing outside and have a short message at the end (so bring your Bible!)

Here is a digital version of the Gleanings Packing List: If there are any questions, please contact Jen Easton immediately!

Some common questions have been:

• Will there be an itinerary for parents with contact info and where everyone will be including info on the debrief? Yes, one will be provided Saturday morning so be sure to pick one up!
• Do they need a "Camel Pak" (backpack water "bottle")? No, but they will need at least a water bottle. Camel Paks are only suggested because they tend to keep students better hydrated in the hot weather because they have it with them more often.
• Can students bring a cell phone? Yes but we ask that they are left with adult leaders to eliminate distractions on the trip.
• Will only adults be driving? ABSOLUTELY!!! Our drivers will include Mike Stelle, Chris Johnson (Hailey and Hannah's dad), myself and my beautiful wife Rachel. Dan Brinkman will meet us at the debrief and help us drive students home on the 20th. (FYI: We never let any of our students be driven on our trips by anyone under the age of 25.)
• I heard something about Washers and Dryers? YES! They have washers and dryers there and we will use them! So please consider that as you pack because space will be tight for 25 pieces of luggage.

Here is the packing list, to print, simply click on "More" and download it to your computer.

Gleanings 2009 Pack Listb