Taking a Bite Out of Hunger
A Junior High Mission Trip
Valley Community Presbyterian Church did something last Sunday, June 15th, that was important to the Homestead Presbytery. There was a commissioning service for our junior high mission trip taking place June 18-22. The theme for our mission trip is "Valley Youth: Taking a Bite Out of Hunger".
We are traveling through the Homestead Presbytery on Wednesday, June 18th and should arrive in Lincoln in just enough time to eat dinner and play with some of the kids at a local food kitchen. We will stay around the Lincoln area for the next two days working with various agencies dealing with the issue of hunger.
On Saturday, we will wake and visit the local farmers market for our breakfast and see the delicious food that Nebraska offers. We will then travel to Northern Homestead in the afternoon for an activity in Niobrara State Park. We are hoping to have the opportunity to sample new food -- at least new to some. On Sunday, we will worship at the Presbyterian Church in Niobrara and head home.
Our host church in Lincoln is Eastridge Presbyterian Church. Reverend Jim Crelin was extraordinarily helpful in making this trip happen.
At Valley we are really proud of this group of young people. They work hard, play hard, and approach challenges with open minds and open hearts. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers this coming week – pray for their safety and that they see the hand of God in their adventures in Homestead Presbytery.