Day 3 -- A Very Full Day!!

Day 3: It was packed, not a lot of dead time. This was the team's schedule --

8:00 a.m. -- The Ankeny folks provided breakfast that included some truly decadent cinnamon rolls.

8:30 a.m. -- Morning devotions -- today's prayer people were Alec, Kevin, and me.

9:00 a.m. -- The Service begins:

14 folks went to Des Moines and provided child care at the Hope Family Shelter- would you let your kids play with these folks?

18 folks stayed in Ankeny to do a "Good Neighbor Project for members of APC - mostly yardwork. Got to meet some really neat folks. It was a good way to introduce ourselves to the congregation.

Whacking weeds or perfecting a golf swing?

12:45 p.m. -- Lunch -- again provdied by our hosts! They have been so gracious. What a

blessing.

2:00 p.m. -- The Walmart grocery blitz -- our organization was great, but that did not stop

us from over buying some items. 5 containers of mustard is WAYYY too much! We did set mission trip history -- loaded the groceries in 4 minutes and unloaded them in the same -- and it wasn't even raining. The attraction of showers is a powerful force.

3:45 p.m. -- Shower Time at the Y

4:30 p.m. -- Worship Rehearsal with the Praise Team for Sunday's 11 a.m. service.

5:30 p.m. -- Worship Rehearsal for the 9 a.m. service -- while Rick's crew was creating a Mexican fiesta.

6:45 p.m. -- Dinner

8:30 p.m. -- Spirit Fest -- A Christian Music concert under clear skies and 65 degree temps!

I have heard of two people sharing a drink, but four??

11:45 p.m. -- Trying to get the folks to bed! It is easier to herd cats!

In between, there was some soccer on the back lawn; writing notes to prayer buddies; and general times of hanging out together. This is really a very interesting group of folks! A few pictures for you all from some of today's actions -- sorry, we were not permitted to take pictures of the children at the shelter...so nothing from there! That's it for today! Good night!!

A little soccer action!