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The Potter’s Place

July 15, 2011

On Thursday we visited Potter’s Place Mission, which was started with and is still operated by Deborah, an incredible Korean lady. She explained to our… On Thursday we visited Potter’s Place Mission, which was started with and is still operated by Deborah, an incredible Korean lady. She explained to our group that God called her to East Hastings while she…

Impacting Vancouver

July 15, 2011

Today we took part in Impact Vancouver. What is that you might ask? Well, Impact Vancover is a YWAM activity where we could do anything… Today we took part in Impact Vancouver. What is that you might ask? Well, Impact Vancover is a YWAM activity where we could do anything we wanted that we thought would impact the city for…

The Chili Man

July 15, 2011

On Tuesday we met Gordie, who has run the ‘Chili Wagon’ off Commercial Drive for 18 years now. Gordie is probably one of the most… On Tuesday we met Gordie, who has run the ‘Chili Wagon’ off Commercial Drive for 18 years now. Gordie is probably one of the most passionate people I have ever met. His testimony is too…

Monday – Temple Tour!

July 13, 2011

Today was a day I know we were all looking forward to; the temple tour.  We had the privilege of visiting three different world religion’s… Today was a day I know we were all looking forward to; the temple tour.  We had the privilege of visiting three different world religion’s places of worship, in order to learn about their religion…

Sunday is a Fun-day!

July 12, 2011

Well as I had said in my last post, YWAM had planned a relaxing weekend for us and Sunday was no different. We had a… Well as I had said in my last post, YWAM had planned a relaxing weekend for us and Sunday was no different. We had a very full day here in beautiful Vancouver. To kick things…

Saturday – Hike to it!

July 12, 2011

This weekend YWAM has planned fun activities to show us more of Vancouver’s scenery and help us to rest up for the coming week. Today… This weekend YWAM has planned fun activities to show us more of Vancouver’s scenery and help us to rest up for the coming week. Today we took a “nature walk” as it was described to…

Friday – Our changing hearts!

July 10, 2011

It’s Friday, Rebecca Black would be thrilled. Today has had its fair share of interesting events and was just overall a hilarious day spent together.… It’s Friday, Rebecca Black would be thrilled. Today has had its fair share of interesting events and was just overall a hilarious day spent together. In all our incompatibilities, somehow as a team we are…

Thursday – Let’s Pray!

July 8, 2011

It seems like every day has been jammed packed. As I write, I’m quietly typing next to our team who are slumbering away after an… It seems like every day has been jammed packed. As I write, I’m quietly typing next to our team who are slumbering away after an intense day. Today began earlier for some than others, as…

The First Few Days

July 7, 2011

How has three days gone by? I feel like I’m just getting into the van with my bag of corn nuts and jumbo pack of… How has three days gone by? I feel like I’m just getting into the van with my bag of corn nuts and jumbo pack of beef jerky. Mike is wide awake and ready to drive,…

Down in the Pit: Part 2

August 5, 2010

Today was another gruelling work day for the crew. We were pouring concrete today, which is an “all-hands-on-deck” project. We were hoping to pour yesterday,… Today was another gruelling work day for the crew. We were pouring concrete today, which is an “all-hands-on-deck” project. We were hoping to pour yesterday, but after a full day of rain, we were forced…

Day 6: Back to the Grind

August 2, 2010

Today we were back at it in full swing! We worked on our projects out at the site and then started our first day of… Today we were back at it in full swing! We worked on our projects out at the site and then started our first day of vacation Bible school (VBS), an afternoon kids camp for the…

Day 5: Cultural Experiences

August 2, 2010

Hey All, Thanks so much for all your comments. Everyone on the team has loved hearing from you and it really makes us thankful for… Hey All, Thanks so much for all your comments. Everyone on the team has loved hearing from you and it really makes us thankful for all the support we have back home. We really appreciate…