Who wants to see more pictures?

Thought we'd post some pictures of the adults that you entrusted your children to.


The multi-talented, jack of all trades....PJ














Clay & Brenda...our heroes!


















Ahhh....what can we saw about our favorite intern?
We love you Steve Berg!














Dr. Doug...we wouldn't have survived without him!


















One of our great foremen - Matt Elmhorst
Darryl - The Euchre King - Clapham

More stories.......

We have 2 more stories for you. One is from a student. The other from Dave Masterson. He wasn't a part of PPC in body, but we all know he was there in spirit! Check these moving stories out....

This weekend was one of the best weekends so far this summer. Okay, I’m not going to lie; I entered this missions trip with a bad attitude. It seemed like all it would be was another weekend at home. I wasn’t interested, but I decided that anything could happen so I signed up, and now I feel bad because it was so much more than I expected. To start, I was a little worried about my team. I wasn’t really friends with most of them because they totally scrambled the ages! But I ended up loving my team, and became close to all of them, even if they were 3 or 4 grades ahead. This trip was an amazing time to make friends who had the same thing in common with you, a love for Christ and a strong faith. During the course of the week, we had many life changing experiences. We fixed up trails at Boston School Forest, worked on the Harrison’s home, held a wheelchair wash and a carnival for the Boys & Girls Club/Big Brothers Big Sisters and even picked up cigarette butts and washed windows in downtown Point. But probably one of the most powerful things on my heart was the Prayer Walk. Each team was assigned an area in Portage County to go and pray for. We got to pray for Meade Park, the county jail, the court house, crisis center and the Boys & Girls Club, but the most inspiring thins was praying with Millie Medin. She may be older, but she had the energy and life in her like a kid, but most of all I’ve never seen anyone with such a passion for Christ. Overall the week was extremely successful and now I’m just waiting to see what’s in store for next year.
~ Shelby Cronce

Hi, all. I wanted to share with you a phone call I received from an employee out at Boston School Forest and was the recipient of a PPC group of kids under the guidance of Steve Berg and Jonathan Whitford. She called me to tell me: "What an awesome, Godly church I belong to"! Wow. What a blessing the kids were for her and the Forest and such a testimony of God's love, grace, and mercy. She was praising and crying at the same time and it was super to hear her say that. She said the kids worked harder than any she has seen in years, did more than they were asked, and did with joy and had fun. What a testimony. So to all of you who planned and executed what the Lord called you to do, thanks! Know that your efforts are bearing fruit for the Kingdom and showing that indeed, "the Church has Left the Building"!
Your admiring and thankful brother in Christ,
Dave

More story sharing

I received the following story from Audrey Shilka. Her son Josh was part of PPC and she came out and helped with the carnival on Wednesday night. Here's her experience...

What a great time at Mead! I ran one of the games. The kids that came were great and had lots of fun playing all of them. I encouraged some parents to play as well so they could get more candy for their child. Each one that did, smiled and said it WAS fun to play, they seldom had the chance to. After the child picked out the candy the parent “won”, it was nice to occasionally see the child give it with love to the parent. What a priceless look of surprise on that parent’s face when their child gave up a piece of precious candy to them!

Our Woodlands kids are the BEST! They helped kids with the games and played themselves for the kids they took around and let their “assigned kid” pick out & keep the candy. It was such fun watching how they connected with them. I felt proud of each one of them!

I met a single mom of 4 (who was standing alone)as she was watching her children at a distance, playing and having a blast. As we chatted, I learned that she had been physically abused by her husband and that he had been deported back to Mexico. She is on disability and was having a hard time with her 15 yr. old son who came with them, but then took off for a friend’s house as soon as they arrived. As we were talking about her family, I had the opportunity to share info about church, AWANA, Youth Group & Women’s events. She seemed like a sponge, just absorbing all of the info about our church. They didn’t attend anywhere. She was always smiling as she watched her kids interact with our students. I introduced her to some other parents (one also a single mom) and I could see her relaxing a little. She said she never goes out or does anything and was so glad that her kids kept asking to come to this event they heard about through the Boys & Girls Club.

Whenever her kids would come by her, she would thank the student for playing and spending so much time with her child. They all had so much fun together. Pam Holbrook took pictures of her children and also a family shot. She was so happy and the picture shows it! Pat Dahlke asked if she would like to take home some extra salad and then blessed her with a whole meal including the delicious brownies the students made earlier! Before they left, the mom hugged each student that was with her kids with tears in her eyes. She was so touched by what they did for her kids. Then she told her kids, maybe we will see them at church on Sunday, we’re going!

I would like to personally thank each student and person there who helped make this event happen. I know we touched many peoples lives last night and I could feel God’s presence all around. What a wonderful outreach!

Pictures...

Do you know how to play the jumping game?














I'd like to introduce to you the "Pengwunkies"














Let's bake cookies!


















Tyler Hansen was one of our best wheelchair washers!


















The Hatton boys and Tyler Vandre played checkers with Leone. What a sweet lady! You should ask Jenn about what she said after having lunch with the boys.

Another Day Goes By...

Friday.....what can we say, we made it through the week! No one lost any limbs. The Brewer's won their game and we saw fireworks at the lake front. Tomorrow is our Great America day and then we'll head home. Here's a few more stories, hope you're enjoying them. Another post will be coming along shortly, it'll be all pictures of our week.

It was our last day of work and my group was out at the Harrison’s house. Darryl, Q and I built steps in the morning, then after lunch it was only me and Q working together. Q had minimal experience in building things, but he was very willing to learn. He did everything I told/asked him to do without complaining or losing his smile. Needless to say, because he worked so hard we were able to get all of our construction projects finished in time and they were looking sharp.
~ Josh Shilka

Starting out on this trip I was not excited about my team. We were split from our friends so we could “bond” with others from the youth group. I was not pleased. Come the first meeting no one talked, no one wanted to share or jump into discussion. I figured it was going to be a long week, but I was pleasantly surprised. All it took was a little appreciation and a few good songs on the radio to get the team working and singing together. By the end of the fourth workday I really felt like out team bonded.
~ Anna Evans

This week has taught me a lot about myself and a lot about my teammates. As we helped the Morey family rip out a back pathway and put it back in, and honestly, I was excited! This was going to be my first manly project of the week! We ripped it out and leveled out the area and placed about 1/3 of the bricks when we decided that they were too crooked. Time to rip them out. * sigh * We prayed for unity and patience, and God immediately answered that prayer. We all pulled together, had an awesome time, and completed every task! Even though we left at 7:15pm when we were scheduled for a 3:30pm departure. The entire day filled me up, blessed our entire team, and created memories that I’ll never forget.
~ Jana Hansen

I’m a little reluctant to put this in words, but this week has changed my life. I’ve spent the week with a group of people who are positively glowing with the love of Christ. Everywhere they go they bring their fire for God with them. It made me really step back and look at my own life – and I found myself not really liking what I saw there. Last night (Thursday) God was not so much speaking, but shouting that it was time to make a change. I’m going to try to reflect God in everything I do. It’s going to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever done – but I have my Savior on my side. With Him I can do anything.
~ Hannah Galbraith

This week has been such a blessing for me. I almost didn’t go because of selfish desires, and I’m so glad I did go. God has shown himself to me in so many ways. He has placed amazing people in my life. I am determined to keep on serving the community. I just want to thank everyone for being amazing encouragers, workers, and servants! I want to encourage everyone to continue in their quiet time every day. Make it a priority. Continue being servants. Give yourself 100% to God, because you are nothing without Him.
~ Jasmine Markley

This week was amazing for me. Coming in I had a lot of things I wanted to accomplish, but only now do I feel like they are within reach. It’s like the feeling you get when you’re about to try something hard, but somehow, you know you can do it. It feels good, & I know it can only come from God.
~ Laura Griglak

Working in the midst of the Lord is very conducive of powerful stories., but this one is a little more tangible than others. On the first day of work, after about 15-20 minutes, I was exhausted. I had no idea how I would make it through the day much less the entire week. I shot up a quick prayer, and almost immediately I filled with an incredible strength. I was able to use the strength to work hard for the rest of the week.
~ Dan Bondeson

My experience this week was amazing. I love to serve other people especially for God. I can’t wait to go on another trip. God really got my fire going again!
~ Luke Whitford

This week I had such a blast but I wish it had lasted a little longer. I started by ripping a deck off at the Harrison’s and ended by painting Mrs. Harry’s home. I learned that God is just so kind to us and we set high goals and He helped us finish them. I was also amazed at our team and how we stuck together. My only regret was that we only had one week!
~ Dane Berres

Updating....finally....been busy!

Sorry we (meaning Jenn) haven't updated the blog in a few days. It's been wonderfully busy, we're tired, sore & dirty. We're blessed beyond imagination! None of us have spoken in complete sentences in a few days now, but we're so bonded that we don't have to. Tonight we have A LOT of great stories for you, so here we go......

On Tuesday night we did something that really put me out of my comfort zone. We were told that we were going to go on a "Prayer Walk". When I first was told this I though Jordan and Heath were crazy. They told us we would be going around and asking people if we could pray for them. Also we would be praying for anything in Portage County such as parks, stores, bowling alleys and whatever you feel like. So my group was assigned to Park Ridge and it was a super powerful experience. God surely showed up that night. I never thought that I could just pray for random strangers and feel very comfortable doing it. I know for sure I wouldn't have been able to do this if I wouldn't have been challenged by Jordan, Heath and all of the leaders. I was just so thankful that Jordan and Heath set up this wonderful activity.
~ Danny Novak

Before going on this trip, I wasn't extremely excited about going and I also didn't know very many people in our Youth Group. Missing a whole week of summer meant I would miss a lot of basketball games and other important things. I also didn't like the idea of being in a group with only people that I didn't know at all. After going on this trip, I am very happy that I went and would definitely do it again. Seeing how happy people get when our group did something for them was a great feeling. I also made a lot of friends just because we were with each other all the time. God definitely made this a great experience for me and also brought me closer to Him.
~ Cody Griffith

Before I went on this trip I was not very excited. I thought that we would go to the same site for a few days, work and then go home. Going on this trip also meant I would have to miss a week of baseball and some other things. But I am happy that I went because I have met new people at the camp we are staying at. The work is also fun, each day we go to a different site and we work with different people. At the end of the trip we are going to a Brewers game and to Six Flags. I have had a lot of fun on this trip and I want to go on the next one. God has made this a great trip and I feel like I am getting closer to Him.
~ Austin Franz

My group went out to the Harrison's on Wednesday, and was pretty afraid, to say the least, of using tools and making a fool out of myself. But with a little help and direction I was getting pretty handy with the power drill. The whole time working there made me feel awesome because I've always wanted to learn how to use power tools and I got the quick hands-on tutorial on a missions trip. Later that night was the carnival and I wasn't exactly looking forward to it after working at the Harrison's. But as soon as I took the kids around the carnival, I lightened up so much & got so into the kids that I was actually sad to see them go. What also amazed me is that we apparently didn't have a huge turn-out of kids but I never noticed. Everyone seemed to be playing with another kid or helping out another person with theirs. Seeing the kids & parents reaction to everything we did was amazing and it was cool to see God working through all of us, giving us energy & a lot of patience to spend the night with kids that were never even met before. The whole day was extraordinary and allowed me to see how much this trip has been blessed, as well as how it has and still will change me.
~Q

First, coming on this trip, I knew only 4 of the 10 total on our team. Well, 5 if you include me, I was a little unsure of how it was going to be, but on day 1 when we did construction at the Slacks. We threw down all the walls we had up between ourselves and really bonded as a team. I am having an awesome time working with everyone and seeing my whole team grow in their faith as the week presses on. I have seen everyone step out of their comfort zone and do things. My first impression would tell me they couldn't. It's been a great experience for me being here. We are all so thankful for your prayers because they have done wonders for us on this trip.
~ Emma Williams

Yesterday we went to the kids carnival. It was really fun I got to watch a kid named John Jr. and his uncle and cousin. We went kayaking and played games. I think I learned to be more nice to people I don't know.
~Nick Jacobson

This is my first missions trip. I met a lot of new people. PPC showed me how to be more patient with other people. Even though this week has been tiring and hard work, I've enjoyed myself and my team members. The most important thing that happened to me this week was the "Prayer Walk". I found that you can love others before you even get to know them. I learned that even when you feel that your prayers aren't going far or impacting people they really are. Prayer is one of the most important things you can do for someone.
~ Trista Zimbauer

The highlight of my week so far has been the children's carnival where I had the opportunity to hang out with a boy named Andrew who has Autism. He loves the jokes on the Laffy-Taffy he won as prizes. He reminded me to find joy in the little things in life.
~ Colleen Reid

This missions trip is by far different from any other that I have been on. It is different because we are always moving to a new site everyday. But even though we were moving around I felt we had a big impact on the community. I think that when we are moving around, more people can see us which means that we could effect more people I think this has been great. My favorite part of the missions trip was the "Prayer Walk". For me I could really feel God that night. But the funniest thing that happened was this morning. PJ was taking out a sink and water started shooting everywhere from a pipe he disconnected. It was so funny! But it's been GREAT!
~ Christian Rindahl

First coming here I was pretty excited. I wanted to do some work for the community that I live in. I also wanted to grow in my relationship with God. I thought it was really neat how God made us feel like one big family. Coming into this trip I wasn't really good friends with too many people. I mean I knew them but we never really talked much. But through the course of the week I got closer to everyone and I'm really good friends with them all. I hope this trip impacts the people we help as much as it has me.
~ Brennan Nelson

Alright, sorry it’s been so long, but our focus has been on the people of Portage County, not on Blogspot (right… we’ll stick with that…) No, but seriously. It’s been amazing to see how we can help people around our community and see the difference we’re making. Our kayak and carnival event was a huge success and we had excellent conversations with some of the many people who came through Mead Park. Duty calls, so I must cut this off here. God bless!
~ Noah Whitford

So on Thursday morning we played rummy at High-Rise Manor with a nice lady named Linda Carol. It was so fun to just do something fun and relaxing, compared to what we’ve been doing. :] I have grown with my team and really really enjoyed spending time with these amazing people and talking with them. All these little things are part of a bigger picture. God works in amazing ways, and I hope that we touched peoples lives today.
~ Jasmine Markley

Not all of our experiences have gone smoothly. Yesterday (Wednesday) Me, Kelly Jung, and Bitsy Hess were working at Riverside along with our group. One of the jobs they had for us was to fill up a dump truck with mulch from rapids. We stopped to fill up on gas, and found out our tailgate had fallen off. This was the first unfortunate event of many. Throughout our day we had our tarp and a pitch fork almost fly off on the highway, we got detoured by a acid spill, we took TT instead of DD which lead us to Waupaca county, and locked the boys lunch in the Durango. But we were able to find the good in the situations, and just laughed it off. It was a great lesson in flexibility and patience.
~ Hannah Galbraith

Just a quick note from a leader...your kids are amazing! Thank you for the honor of allowing us to serve alongside of them. They have taught us humility, grace, patience & love.

A few pictures...

Molly and Julie, our expert painters!



















Hanging out with the kids @ Camp Helen Brachman















Who are those masked students?!?















Ahhhh...the multi-talented "Beyond the Weak" team.















Worship around the fire each evening is sweet!

Work Day 1

Well, today was day one of work for Project Portage County. Tons of fun stories are coming out of our projects! We've got 4 stories for you tonight...3 students and 1 leader...Here you go...

Wow! Today I got to drive a dump truck. Out team worked at the Lions Camp. We cleared brush, loaded it on the dump truck and I dumped it. Our whole group will sleep well tonight. We have some future Olympic javelin throwers in our group. ~ Nate Wetzel

Our team went to the Harrison's and what an experience we had. After the deck was torn apart & the furniture was moved, we began our day of work. Half way through the day not only was the deck deconstructed, but reconstruction had already began. Talk about the strength of God! I heard zero complaints from groups with ours, and not only did I see hard-working people, but I saw hard-working CHRISTIANS, people after God's own hear. It really made me proud to be a part of this wonderful group. Also, on the mission trip, we were told we'd be helping people we may "know". For me, I went to school with one of the handicapped daughters of these people. Needless to say, it was moving. ~ Molly Przybylski

Today we went to Camp Helen Brachman. We fixed bicycles, made shelves, and cleared brush off of their main road. We also widened it so buses could fit more easily. Our group was able to play games like basketball and double dutch with the inner-city kids that were attending the camp. ~ Katelyn Faulks

Today we demolished a deck at the Harrison's, fixed their front porch with cement, and planted some new flowers and ornamental grass. Our most successful task, however, was getting sun burnt. ~ Noah Whitford

So, that was just a taste of what our day looked like. Quiet time this morning was GREAT, thanks to Nate Wetzel. Jordan and Heath did an amazing job of opening up the life of Phillip to the students last night.
We miss you all! Thanks for your prayers, keep them coming! We're going to try to upload some picture tonight. Check back tomorrow night for more stories....

SUNDAY's Coming!

This Sunday, June 29th we start.  

Mandatory...everyone MUST attend one of the 3 church services (8:15, 9:30 or 10:45).  Please wear your PPC t-shirt.  There will be a brief commissioning in each service which means you will be invited forward during the service and be prayed for by a pastor.  Don't worry, you don't have to say anything.  You just have to stand there, smile and be prayed for.   

Again, you must be here...and should want to be...this is a cool thing.  The church is excited and want to give us a nice send-off.  See you all Sunday in blue.

Departure:  3 pm...just a reminder.......

LAST TRAINING MEETING

Last one is this Sunday.  Goes without saying, to Heath and Jordan and the Team at large, this is very important.  Please make it a priority!  See you at 11...in the Chapel!

details...

a few small details you may want to pay attention to...ladies can bring hair equipment if they desire (flat irons, blow dryers).  It's very cultural and since we aren't leaving, it make sense we allow them...please pack a long sleeve shirt.  If you are working at a camp and doing brush clearing, you will need long sleeves (poison ivy issues), not to mention long pants...but you already packed those.

Times & Dates

Project Portage County officially begins on Sunday, June 29th at 3 pm.  Please meet in the front of the church ready to go at 3...bedding & pillow & duffle/suitcase in hand.  We will return on Saturday, July 5th...we should (should) be back to church at 9 pm.  See you then!

Packing Lists

Parents!!!  A packing list was distributed at the First Training Meeting.  If your student was not in attendance, please know those are available at the Student Ministries office.  Please stop by and pick one up or email Pat and she will send you the e-file.  You will want this list.  

WEDNESDAY

This is our Second Training meeting.  Mandatory.  Huge.  Don't want to miss it.  So, tell everyone you know...don't let your friends forget and miss this great opportunity.  Last week we actually did an activity that led to a broken meta-tarsel, or something like that!  Yikes!  Who knows what Wednesday will hold.  6 sharp!

Ooos, Team # 7 perhaps

almost forgot...Doug Galuk (sorry buddy) with Tony Shilka Jr.  Joining the fun is Emma Williams, Danny Novak and Colleen Reid.  Brennan Nelson, Laura Wetzel, Christian Rindahl, Adam Terrell and Nick Jacobsen.  That's it folks.  See you Wednesday...

TEAM #4

Lead by John Bondeson, Jenn King and ClayKoerten:  Sarah Hagadon, Noah Whitford, Hewote Worku, Jasmine Markley, Ben Hatton, Seth Merrill and Jesse Galuk.  Lookin' good?  Lookin' good!  If you haven't been listed yet, that makes you Team 7...we'll let you know soon...

TEAMS 8

Steve Berg & Jonathan Whitford with Austin Schott & Aaron Esqueda...which pair are the team leaders?  Also on team 8 is Isaac Groshek and Kinden Kraeger, Shelby Cronce and Alex Menningan, Tyler Hansen and Peter Mortimer.  Ooof, another high-powered team!  Only 2 teams left...4 &7...

Leaders!

Come to the leader meeting this Sunday armed with any questions you may have about the Project...this will help us "think" about things we may not have "thought" about...does that make sense?

TEAM #5

How bout this...the tenured Daryl "the beast" Clapham with Anne Hatton:  Sarah Krchma, Q & Trista Zimbauer with Josh Shilka, Cody Griffith, Katelyn Faulks and Austin Franz.  There is some serious firepower here!  

TEAM #6

Lori Clapham, Randy Sherf and Tony Shilka Jr. with Tyler Townsend, Peter Mesyk, Brianna Nelson, Anna Evans, Aaron Koerten, Cody Sherf & Luke Whitford.  Have fun folks.  This team is amazing!!!!

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Training meetings are starting soon...

Sunday, June 8th from 11 am to 2 pm.  We will meet in the Chapel at Woodlands Church to start at 11 sharp.  Bring a couple bucks to defray the cost of lunch.  Dress for activity.  That means you don't want to wear a dress that day with nine inch spikes or a tuxedo.  If you do, bring a change of clothes.  You wont get dirty.  You'll just be active!

Also, as always, please bring your Bible and a pen...see you then.

TEAM #3

Check out this group!  Yikes...this is a "get 'er done" group...Laura Griglak, Dan Bondeson & Jana Hansen with Parker Schott, Jesse Mays, Tony Snyder and the incomparable Nathan Klesmith!  This team will be given leadership by Nate "don't mess with the numbers" Wetzel and the 6th Grade teacher extraordinare, Laurie Hansen.  Hang on for Team #4...

TEAM #2

...with Mr. Groshek and Mrs. Jung include the following all-star line-up: Bitsy Hess, Nate Hatton (have a safe trip to England), Hannah Galbraith, Colby Sievert, Tyler Vandre, Adam Landsverk, Dane Berres and Joe Holbrook!   There it is folks...ready for Team #3 ???  

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT #1

Team 1, lead by the incomparable leaders of Brenda Nelson and Duane Vandre include the following exceptional students: Ryan Groshek, Cale Erickson, Julie Olson, Sarah Deaner, Cody Fox, Lisa Schott, Ryan Martin & Megan Sparks (listed in order of grade)...come back later for Team 2, led by non other than Mr. Duane Groshek and Kelly Jung.  Hold on to your hats boys and girls...

STUDENTS

Want to know who will be serving beside you? 

 Come check out the blog on Wed, May 21st.  Teams will be set by that time.  We'll list it here!  See you then!

ATTENTION LEADERS!!!!!

June 1st will be our first get-together (i.e. meeting).  It will be at 10:45 in the Youth Room during the last hour of church.  This is a Leaders Only meeting.  Our Leader pairings are set.  Come find out who you will be serving beside during PPC and find out who the other leaders are.  

Everyone gets a slice of the pie, too.  So, you can find out what pie you will be cutting into and the size of the slice you will have.  The project board is almost full.  We want to show you what is available and what we think you will be doing.  We look forward to seeing you and hearing your input.  Many blessings!!  Keep praying.

TRAINING !!!!!

Here you go, folks...your dates for the Training Meetings.  We are trying something different...less frequent with longer meeting times.  That way we will cover all the material we need to in order to responsibly prepare without burdening you'll with too much.   Here it is, mark your calendars: 

 SUNDAY, JUNE 8 from 11 to 2 

 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 from 6-8 

   SUNDAY, JUNE 22 from 11-2.  

That's it.  For the Sunday meetings we will order pizza.  Please bring a couple bucks to defray the cost.  For the one Wed meeting, come full.  Maybe we'll get some desert or something.

I know it goes without saying, but please do everything possible to attend.  We understand there may be some family vacations...please let us know.  Otherwise, we look forward to seeing everyone there. 

Non-traditional Rent-a-Student Opportunity

On Sunday May 4th the Wycliffe Dinner theater will be held at Woodlands Church. We have been asked to supply workers via Rent a Student to help with the event.

The purpose of the evening will be to inspire and educate our church with a greater awareness of the need for cross-cultural outreach among Bibleless people. It’s all about missions!! And so is Project Portage County…We help them with serving and busing they will help us with financing our project. Win…win for both groups.

This is the need:

Servers: 14-16 people. You would need to arrive by 5:30 pm and would help finish setting tables or chairs, serve the meal, and clear and wash tables. There will be tables set up for the servers, so that you can eat as well as watch the performance. You will clear your assigned tables at the end.

Dishwashers: 8-10 people will wash dishes and repack them after the event. Clean up starts at 9 pm (probably should arrive about 15 minutes prior)

Let us know your job prefer. We can’t guarantee that you will get it, but will do our best.
Please email Pat @ pat@woodlandschurch.org or Jenn @ jenn @woodlandschurch.org if you are available.

incoming...

Stuffs rolling in folks...looks like we will be hosting a Kayak/Carnival/Cook-out event in conjunction with Dive-Point for the Bigs and Littles of Big Brother's/Big Sister's.  This should be a blast!  Everyone will be involved in some capacity...maybe giving Kayak rides, maybe gillin', maybe hosting a carnival game, maybe acting in a groovey skit...

Also, we have been in contact with a family who has many home projects.  They'll be out-of-town while we are there...can you sense a little Extreme Home Makeover...without that Ty fellow...I would love to blow their mind with renovations.  Get yourself some gloves, a tool belt, safety glasses and band-aids.  We're goin' to town!

So What's Next???

The question has been asked......Do I meet at church on the days I'm working Rent-a-Student?
Do we need to bring any supplies? Do we bring our own food? Here are the answers to your questions......

1. No, you will not meet at church. You will be told where you need to go.

2. We will let you know whether or not you need supplies. It depends on the job.

3. That depends on when and where you're working. If you're working both shifts and the job site has says that they'll provide lunch, then you're set to go, but if you're only working one shift and the job site is not providing lunch, then you'll need to pack your own or go home to eat during the hour off.

We will make sure that you have all of the information you need before we send you off to work. No worries........ If you do have anymore questions you can call the student ministries office @ 341-0014 and talk to Jenn or Pat or you can email either one @ jenn@woodlandschurch.org or pat@woodlandschurch.org

Welcome! 4.01.08

Welcome to the new Blog for Project Portage County. This is where you'll find everything you need to know when you need to know it regarding our summer trip. So...........

1st Thing you need to know -
Rent-a-Student begins Saturday, April 12th and continues every Saturday until May 31st. For those of you who aren't good at math, that means that you'll have 8 chances to earn $ towards your trip. Each Saturday has 2 time slots: 9-12 or 1-4. You can work the morning, the afternoon, or both, it's up to you, but you are expected to work AT LEAST 3 time slots to earn $. Please talk to your parents before signing up.

If you sign up you will be expected to work!

The sign up book can be found in the Student Ministries office(during the week) or on the table outside the Youth Room on Wed. evenings.

We will update the blog as more information needs to get to you, so check in at least once a week.