Chandler Assembly of God
Serving In Minneapolis - Saint Paul, MN
May 27, 2017
Community: Payne-Phalen (St. Paul), Phillips (Minneapolis)
Partner: Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church (Lodging Partner), St. Paul Eastside YMCA (Showers)
Staff: Rachel Turnquist, Andrew Janicki
by Laura Dickie | May 27, 2017 11:36 PM
After a long day of traveling, we arrived at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. We were all exhausted. The area we are staying in is the most diverse square mile in the US. We are looking forward to serving the community through various
ministries including putting on a VBS in Franklin Square Park.
![We Have Arrived!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58541.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 28, 2017 9:46 AM
This morning we get to worship alongside the wonderful people at St. Paul's ELC who have so graciously welcomed us into their home. Thankful for all that God is doing and will continue to do this week.
![Morning Worship!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58543.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 28, 2017 10:17 AM
Rev. Wells delivering the message this morning.
1 Peter 4:12-14 NIV
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
![The Message](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58544.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 28, 2017 10:32 PM
Exploring the different cultures of Minneapolis through food & art at the Midtown Global Market.
![Midtown Global Market](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58548.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 28, 2017 10:33 PM
![Midtown Global Market Fun](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58549.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 28, 2017 11:53 PM
![Powderhorn Park](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58550.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 28, 2017 11:57 PM
Later in the afternoon we passed out flyers for the VBS that we will be hosting in Jackson Square Park alongside Living Hope Ministries. Excited for this opportunity this week!
![Passing out Flyers](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58551.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 28, 2017 11:59 PM
![Darius](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58552.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 29, 2017 8:33 AM
This morning we were blessed by Brian from the church we are staying at. He made us breakfast to order. Thanks so much Brian!
![Breakfast with Brian](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58563.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 29, 2017 10:06 AM
This morning we are making cards for Our Savior's Housing. They send out cards to people who have been involved in their ministry and we are helping to provide a personal touch to that outreach.
![Birthday Cards](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58568.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 29, 2017 10:10 AM
![Lunch Preparations](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58570.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 29, 2017 12:29 PM
![Treasure Hunt](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58571.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 29, 2017 12:32 PM
Rachel's preparations coming to fruition!
![Tater Tot Hot Dish!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58572.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 29, 2017 5:56 PM
After lunch, we went on a walk around the community with Todd. Todd grew up in the community and works with a ministry connected with the church. He shared a lot about the diversity of the community and about good and bad changes that have happened over time. At the end of our walk, Todd graciously shared his testimony with us under a bridge that at one point in his life he slept under while homeless. Todd has an incredible passion for his home community and it was a great experience getting to spend time with him.
![The Philips Community Walk with Todd](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58577.jpg)
by Andrew Janicki | May 30, 2017 11:54 AM
On Monday night we kicked off our VBS in Jackson Square Park. We had a great turnout and a group of onlookers as well! We are thankful to be partnering with Living Hope Ministries and looking forward to building on the relationships we started. God is good!
![Monday Night VBS](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58591.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 9:53 PM
Our nightly time of worship put on by the teens and devotions led by the adult chaperones. This has been a great time for all!
![Night Worship Monday](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58609.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 9:58 PM
The teens made care bags full of hygiene products and hand written notes to hand out at a homeless shelter that our cook, Brian, helps serve at.
![Making Care Bags Tuesday AM](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58610.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:01 PM
The teens made care bags full of hygiene products and hand written notes to hand out at a homeless shelter that our cook, Brian, helps serve at.
![Making Care Bags](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58611.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:03 PM
Our cook, Brian, sharing his testimony for us and telling us what to expect when we get to the shelter (Catholic Charities).
![Making Care Bags](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58612.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:05 PM
Catholic Charities, the soup kitchen/shelter that we brought our care bags to and where we spread the love of God with those who were around.
![Catholic Charities](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58613.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:24 PM
Ball launch at the game station of VBS! The kids had a blast!!
![Tuesday Night VBS](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58615.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:24 PM
Ball launch at the game station of VBS! The kids had a blast!!
![Tuesday Night VBS](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58616.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:27 PM
The teens putting on a skit for the kids! They thought it was a hoot!!
![Tuesday Night VBS](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58618.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:30 PM
Sorting shoes this morning at Good in the Hood for them to sell to the people throughout the neighborhoods for $5
![Good in the Hood](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58619.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:33 PM
Seth sharing about Good in the Hood, what we are accomplishing, and the importance of it all!
![Good in the Hood](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58620.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:35 PM
The Good in the Hood bus that they drive around the neighborhoods to sell the shoes. It was donated by Schuler Shoes.
![Good in the Hood](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58621.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:36 PM
Rachel checking out the Good in the Hood bus that they drive around the neighborhoods to sell the shoes. It was donated by Schuler Shoes.
![Good in the Hood](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58622.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:39 PM
Seth telling us about how many shoes we separated that were bus worthy - 896 pairs!! This was 3-4 days worth of work for a normal group!
![Good in the Hood](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58623.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:41 PM
The group waiting to get started to pack food bags with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)! Don't they look good in those hair nets?!
![Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58624.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:42 PM
The number of meals packed annually since FMSC has started! Man they've packed a lot of meals!!! Almost 300,000,000!
![Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58625.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:44 PM
Packing meals! The ingredients go Vitamins, Veggies, Soy, Rice!
![Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58626.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:44 PM
Weighing the bags! They have to be between 380-400 grams.
![Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58627.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:45 PM
Sealing 'em up!! Youth Pastor Bryan sealing the packed meals
![Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58628.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:46 PM
The girls are having fun! At least I think they are!!(:
![Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58629.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:47 PM
Mama Lori putting labels on the bags!
![Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58630.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:51 PM
Here are the statistics from the 2 hours of packing that we did!! There were around 100 people there packing meals when we were there so we got to work along side others to make things happen! Everyone had a great time packing the meals!! It turned into a real competition between the stations to see who could pack the most boxes!
![Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58631.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 10:57 PM
Game Station! The kids had a great time climbing into the tub of ice water and picking up marbles with their toes, then racing down to the other end and putting it in the bucket!
![Final Night of VBS](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58632.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 11:00 PM
Craft Station! Sidney showing us her beautiful door hanger! It says Christ lives here (with an arrow pointing down) fill in the blank's heart!
![Final Night of VBS](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58633.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 11:02 PM
The kids are getting their grove on with Mama Lori and Emma!!! Even Pastor Bryan joined in on the action! Everyone loved the songs and dancing!
![Final Night of VBS](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58634.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 11:03 PM
The final skit! They were all "crying" and sad because they forgot to create their skit!
![Final Night of VBS](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58635.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 11:05 PM
Pastor Bryan giving tonight's lesson on the Good Samaritan - We're nice to others because God's nice to us
![Final Night of VBS](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58636.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 11:06 PM
Good Byes are always hard...! Taking a picture with kids from VBS!!
![Final Night of VBS](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58637.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 11:11 PM
Getting our Juicy Lucy's from the Blue Door for dinner tonight!!!! They are burgers stuffed with a thick layer of cheese in the patty! They were absolutely delicious!!
![The Blue Door](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58638.jpg)
by Laura Dickie | May 31, 2017 11:16 PM
Rachel loves the little Mamba's, all the Mamba's in the tube, pink and yellow, orange and red, Mamba's are best before bed, Rachel loves all the Mamba's in the tube!
*Sing to the tune of Jesus Loves the Little Children*
![Trip Leader Fun After Hours](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9080/58639.jpg)
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