Who are all these people? World Changers 2010? Already?

Wow! Has it already been over a year since the World Changers left our area? Yes it has and now they are back! It comes around faster and faster every year!

The first day of the 2010 World Changers in the Mineral Area is now complete. Everyone has arrived safely and are now happily sleeping on their air mattresses and cots. As the vans and trailers started rolling in, the feeling of excitement grew. Seeing all of the fantastic young people and their awesome sponsors was a great sight.

I guess everything actually started on Friday as our Project Coordinator, Lee, arrived to our area. Then on Saturday, the Summer Staff came rolling in from their St. Louis project. The work began as preparations were made for the arrival of all the groups. On Saturday evening, the group from Shiloh Baptist Church in Sumerville, Alabama pulled into the parking lot of First Baptist Church in Bismarck, MO. These guys and gals were able to spend some time checking out what the Mineral Area has to offer. On Sunday, Park Hill (not to be confused with Park Hills) came in a day early as well. They were welcomed by an awesome lightening storm that evening (not to mention the tornado sirens that interrupted Sunday School and Worship Service that morning). On Monday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., everyone checked in and moved into their rooms. At 4 p.m., we had our opening celebration and then things took off from there! Dinner, crew chats, group pictures, worship, group devotions, and training all happened like a whirlwind.

Now, we are looking at Tuesday, the first day of work. Everyone (but me and maybe some of the Summer Staff) is resting up for tomorrow. I am looking forward to the Great Send-Off and getting to visit some of our worksites. I will be out taking notes and lots of pictures! I will post them and give everyone a link to find them.

Well, internet world, as you read this post, you may find that it doesn't always make sense. If there are parts that seem like I am in a dream world or you find any misspellings, please just ignore them and move on. My excuse is that I am typing this at 2 a.m. and I am very tired!

OK, everyone have a great night and keep an eye out for updates over the next few days!