Pregnancy Brain

So we went to the grocery store the other day and bought a few things. We of course proceeded to put them away and move on about our day. After a few hours, lunch time rolled around and I went into the refrigerator to get something and I found something that didn't belong. I went to take out this misplaced item to place it where it belonged and found something in its place. Can you spot the items? I guess pregnancy brain is kicking in full swing...

We Came, We Saw, We Helped

We pulled off a great Surge weekend and just got home for some much needed rest. We worked on about 14 or 15 projects all around Whangarei and were able to finish each and everyone of them. All of the teams were extremely happy and felt great about the work they were able to complete. The organizations and individuals we worked for were blown away to see the young people (as well as the not so young people) working with such diligence and care. Thanks for all of the support and prayers. We are going to be around the office and home today trying to get ready for our week long camp with 40 middle school aged kids. With only a day to "rest", we have our hands full to get ready to go on the road. We are extremely excited about camp and ask that you continue to pray for us. Thank you guys!!

Surge 2009

This is what we have been up to and what we are planning.... check out below for a little more information.

SURGE 2009

April 16-19 (Thurs-Sun)

Whangarei

Surge Event Overview

Who: The Whangarei Community in partnership with Incedo New Zealand (anticipating 50 staff and 100-150 youth from all over the country)

What: Three days of community service projects around Whangarei. We will be working with local organizations and individuals to help complete projects and clean up around the community. We will be doing everything from painting, to clean up, to trail repair, to helping old ladies cross the street and everything in between…

When: Thursday 16^th April- Sunday 19^th April 2009

Where: Out of town volunteers accommodated at local maraes, schools, churches, etc.

Why: To demonstrate, and inspire the increased impact of partnering together to work for the good of others. Also to give young people and example of what it means to help others and show them something else to do with their weekends.

Surge is an annual project run by Incedo New Zealand (www.incedo.org.nz)

“Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words”

- St. Frances Assissi

Happy Easter

We hope you all have a very great and joyous Easter!!

Easter Joy
Jesus came to earth,
To show us how to live,
How to put others first,
How to love and how to give.
Then He set about His work,
That God sent Him to do;
He took our punishment on Himself;
He made us clean and new.
He could have saved Himself,
Calling angels from above,
But He chose to pay our price for sin;
He paid it out of love.
Our Lord died on Good Friday,
But the cross did not destroy
His resurrection on Easter morn
That fills our hearts with joy.
Now we know our earthly death,
Like His, is just a rest.
We'll be forever with Him
In heaven, where life is best.
So we live our lives for Jesus,
Think of Him in all we do.
Thank you Savior; Thank you Lord.
Help us love like you!
By Joanna Fuchs

Photos from Club Nights

Here are some recent photos from Club nights... enjoy! 

The Real Deal

We made the paper for our Surge Event coming up in about 10 days. Check it out...

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