Bentheim Reformed Church
Serving In Memphis, TN
June 18, 2022
Community: Bethel Grove
Partner: Calvary Rescue Mission, Constance Abbey (Margaret Smith-contact), Knowledge Quest - Green Leaf Learning Farm, Memphis Athletic Ministries--April (contact), Monument of Love Baptist Church, St. Vincent DePaul Food Mission
Staff: Brent Kirk, Anna Medrys
by Brent Kirk | June 18, 2022 8:06 PM
The team has arrived safe and sound to the lodging facility. Everyone was given a quick tour to get the layout of the building. Now it's time to get all the air beds inflated and rooms set up for the week. After that we will all meet up together for a time of worship and an opening introduction for the week.
![Team has landed](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103308.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 19, 2022 2:30 PM
Everyone enjoyed worship service today! Pastor preached from 1 Corinthians 12. We are all important parts of the body of Christ. Great worship music, very upbeat and energetic.
![Worship time](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103387.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 19, 2022 2:33 PM
![Shopping for Calvary rescue mission meal](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103388.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 19, 2022 2:34 PM
![Check out time](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103389.jpg)
by Anna Medrys | June 20, 2022 8:32 AM
For the first day of missions, the team packs bags to give to one of the organizations around Memphis! They ended up making over 100 bags to give!
![Down the Line](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103531.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:11 PM
After shopping for the meal, we started the preparation. We broke up into several work stations to prepare. Here are a few of the awesome salad crew. The guys loved the fresh salad tonight.
![Salad prep](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103590.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:16 PM
![Best garlic bread ever](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103592.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:17 PM
![Leaders leading.](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103593.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:19 PM
![Making the sauce](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103595.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:20 PM
![Mixing the salad](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103597.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:21 PM
![Assembly line](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103598.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:23 PM
![Mr windex](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103599.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:25 PM
![Painting time](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103601.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:26 PM
![Prepping the baseboards.](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103602.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:28 PM
![Making every stroke count](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103605.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 20, 2022 2:30 PM
![There is always one](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103606.jpg)
by Anna Medrys | June 20, 2022 6:21 PM
At Calvary Rescue Mission, we are cooking dinner for those that stay at the center! Everyone is working very hard!
![Cooking at Calvary](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103665.jpg)
by Anna Medrys | June 20, 2022 6:31 PM
We received a tour inside the building of Calvary. We learned about the different experiences of the people that have been at Calvary and how important it is to people! This building and the people who work here serve God by serving others!
![Tour of Calvary](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103667.jpg)
by Anna Medrys | June 20, 2022 8:51 PM
![Putting God First](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103701.jpg)
by Anna Medrys | June 21, 2022 12:12 PM
The girls are helping weed the garden at Urban Garden! Even though they went in the morning it was still hot! They worked hard and got a lot done!
![Gardening](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103824.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:50 PM
Today some of us served over 200 meals to those is need of a fresh, plentiful meal. We served up chicken wings, BBQ ribs, potato wedges, Mac and cheese and more. The folks really enjoyed the meal and the team did awesome
![Serving at St. Vincent](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103905.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:52 PM
![A cold refresher](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103907.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:54 PM
![Hygiene packages](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103910.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:55 PM
![Lots of dirty dishes](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103911.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:57 PM
![Constance Abby House](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103912.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 7:58 PM
![Clothes sorting](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103913.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 8:00 PM
![Paul Bunyan style](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103914.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 8:02 PM
![After clearing](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103915.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 21, 2022 8:04 PM
![All work and no play, well maybe not](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/103917.jpg)
by Anna Medrys | June 22, 2022 3:39 PM
The second half of the team is working at the urban garden this morning! It was a very successful day and there were a lot of weeds that were pulled!
![Team Work](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/104086.jpg)
by Anna Medrys | June 22, 2022 5:45 PM
Everyone played games in the gym at the Oasis ministry! They played dodgeball and steal the cup! It was a fun time!
![Game Time!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/104102.jpg)
by Brent Kirk | June 24, 2022 7:58 AM
The team enjoyed a fun day yesterday which included a tour of the civil rights museum, bass pro shops and a river boat ride, not to mention a great lunch at Central BBQ.
Today, the team got up at 5 am, loaded the trailer and had breakfast and was on the road at 6am. It has been a solid week of ministry and hard work! Thank you team for making this week memorable to say the least. I would welcome you back anytime!! Blessing to each of you!
![End of a great week](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/17647/104314.jpg)
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Comments
Mary Penning
June 21, 2022 5:37 PM
You guys are getting a lot done, what great help!
Chris Reaves
June 20, 2022 3:50 PM
Praying for you as you serve in Memphis. We were there last week and it was amazing!