Standing Rock Mission 2012 – Day 4

August 8, 2012 – Fort Yates, North Dakota “When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God courageously.” On August 23rd, we will observe...

Youth Mission Tour – Day Three

by Michael Whitty This week has been my first mission tour and it has been quite a bonding experience! From paint fumes to electrical work, we have done it all, and all while having a great time! We visited MCV Hospitality House and heard Rev. Andrew Terry remind us...

Standing Rock Mission 2012 – Day 3

August 7, 2012 – Fort Yates, North Dakota “When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’ A second...

Youth Mission Tour – Day Two

by Deanna Gulick As Chester will tell you, Mission Tour is about the experience.  Tour is a time of taking ourselves out of our usual comfort zones so that we can become closer and strive towards a common goal.  Tour is about using these new experiences to feel a...

Standing Rock Mission 2012 – Day 2

August 6, 2012 – Fort Yates, North Dakota Day 2 of our Standing Rock adventure is now complete with much to show for it. As we had yesterday, we assembled in the lobby of our hotel and travelled in a caravan of vehicles to Tipi Wikan for breakfast together and a...

Youth Mission Tour – Day One

The theme of Mission Tour this year is “Do not be afraid of the light that shines within you!” The mission team this summer is made up a few young adults who traveled with Chester Phelps in the past, some who traveled with Rachel Hoffman, and most who are experiencing...