Click on the link for the music video: http://youtu.be/za1NHzPrMqk
Click Picture for Prayer Requests
Click Picture for Prayer Requests
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
2013 Wahiawa Mission Team Testimonies and Team Slideshow!
Please click the link for the Mission Team Member Music Video: http://vimeo.com/57756191
2013 Wahiawa Mission Team from Wes Slawson on Vimeo.
January 17 & 18 Music Slideshow
January 17 & 18 2013 from Wes Slawson on Vimeo.
Lots of hugs with STN staff &interns as we left. But we've already requested January 7-17, 2014!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
January 16 Music Slideshow
Click the link: http://youtu.be/MQc7sHYnNgg
Click on video below for a new perspective about homeless communites:
http://youtu.be/lm2dL4ac9YE
Click on video below for a new perspective about homeless communites:
http://youtu.be/lm2dL4ac9YE
This is what we say!
She said... He said... about today!
Jessi- Reunions are awesome.
Marilee - Today I learned the difference between homeless and houseless.
Sarah - I'll never view Hawaii as "Hawaii" again.
Katie - Tired bodies are worth the joy in their eyes.
Michael C. - If you want to know about it, ask me.
Jenn S. - Love becomes more abundant when you give it away!
Mike R. - This is not paradise as you and I see it. This is real.
Jen B. - It was a good day!
Matt - Ohana (family) is the most important thing.
Wes - Most people would say we fed the homeless - what I saw today was friends having lunch together.
Toni- Today we gave away love - but we got it back in abundance.
Shawn - The prayer this morning worked and this is what Jesus would be doing.
Jessi- Reunions are awesome.
Marilee - Today I learned the difference between homeless and houseless.
Sarah - I'll never view Hawaii as "Hawaii" again.
Katie - Tired bodies are worth the joy in their eyes.
Michael C. - If you want to know about it, ask me.
Jenn S. - Love becomes more abundant when you give it away!
Mike R. - This is not paradise as you and I see it. This is real.
Jen B. - It was a good day!
Matt - Ohana (family) is the most important thing.
Wes - Most people would say we fed the homeless - what I saw today was friends having lunch together.
Toni- Today we gave away love - but we got it back in abundance.
Shawn - The prayer this morning worked and this is what Jesus would be doing.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
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Full House at Surfing the Nations
Today was the warm welcome of over thirty new three-month interns at Surfing the Nations! We were included in the full day of fasting, prayer, worship, small group discussion and ohana (family) dinner!
We'll be up and leaving STN tomorrow at 5:45am to run a booth at the flea market, evangelize at the flea market, go to a local food bank for food and grill out some burgers (with all the fixins) for the homeless.
We'll be up and leaving STN tomorrow at 5:45am to run a booth at the flea market, evangelize at the flea market, go to a local food bank for food and grill out some burgers (with all the fixins) for the homeless.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
What Was the Best Part of Your Two Days of Rest and Relaxation?
Wes - Meditation with Pastor Dale on the beach & more than just a dinner with STN staffers !
Mike
R - Having some Dale time, getting to see him in genuine laughter. It
was like he was a kid again. Oh, and catching some waves dude ,
Gnarly.... !
Jessi - Fellowship with her gals !
Jen - The Hike on Ka'ail'a trail at Ka'ena Point.
Katie - Building fellowship with the team in my caravan.
Sarah - Shopping & Sharing.
Michael
Craine - It was the end of the meditation clarity I received. Gettin'
tossed in the wave pool at Waimea Bay, & my 5 second wave ride....
Jenn - Being recognized on the island as Surfers (STN) & Love Like Jesus Missionaries !
Matt - Having Shawn & Marilee as tour guides & the food on the island.
Marilee- Watching the day turn into night on the beach at North Shore.
Toni - Bonding with three people whom I already knew & have grown to love even more.
Bill
- Meditation on the beach with Pastor Dale & being introduced to my
new best friend.... Ask me some time who that is ! I am
proud of who He is.
Shawn - Having such a great time
and cutting up with teammates cruzin' the island & building
fellowships and solidifying friendships.
Dale - Ultimately,
tonight's fellowship & dinner with STN staffers. How our mission
team and STN shared real God time together sharing how Wahiawa looks to
them now & why they return....
PRICELESS !
Monday, January 14, 2013
January 14 Praises
Wes - We had the blessing of time off and an awesome meditation time yesterday.
MR - The rain today isn't leaking into The Artis Building (Surfer Church) as it had been.
MC - Yesterday was so awesome !
Jen - I am safe, well fed, & full of God's LOVE.
Bill - We have time off.
Jen - I healed quickly enough to be able to enjoy my time here in Wahiawa.
Sarah - I got to spend time with Josh & Miranda ( friends from LaCrosse ) yesterday.
Jessi - We had a beautiful day off full of fellowship & good food.
Katie - Well - enjoyed day off of ocean views & fellowship.
Toni - For his creativity. This island is a gallery of art so spectacular that no man could ever recreate.
MR - The rain today isn't leaking into The Artis Building (Surfer Church) as it had been.
MC - Yesterday was so awesome !
Jen - I am safe, well fed, & full of God's LOVE.
Bill - We have time off.
Jen - I healed quickly enough to be able to enjoy my time here in Wahiawa.
Sarah - I got to spend time with Josh & Miranda ( friends from LaCrosse ) yesterday.
Jessi - We had a beautiful day off full of fellowship & good food.
Katie - Well - enjoyed day off of ocean views & fellowship.
Toni - For his creativity. This island is a gallery of art so spectacular that no man could ever recreate.
January 14 Prayer Requests
Wes - For family at home
MR - Praying for our team
today,as we split & go different directions, we keep the unity of
our church together and represent God in all that we do.
MC - That I catch a wave !
Jen - Please pray that all of the homeless people to be safe, be fed, and full of God's love.
Bill - Good health.
Jenn - Sunshine please !
Sarah - Took a step closer to the wall.
Jessi - Continued healing for neck & shoulder and connecting with locals.
Katie - Relief for those with sunburns & sore bodies. For those we are yet to meet during the rest of our mission.
Toni - For our little Max ... who just isn't well.
Sunday and Monday Update
Our Sunday began with a powerful church service led at the ocean by Pastor Dale. Then we took the rest of the day to invest in the local economy and tour the island. Some of the things we did was: 4 wheeling, whale watching, hiking, swimming, coral collecting, fabulous food trucks, shopping, jazz club, sushi bar, naps,
Monday was our sabbath day. Five of us were taken surfing by STN staff in the pouring rain. Those brave souls were: Wes, Marilee, Shawn, Mike C. and Mike R. Only one Bandaid needed! Others rested, slept and just hung around.
We hope to get those pics up soon!
Monday was our sabbath day. Five of us were taken surfing by STN staff in the pouring rain. Those brave souls were: Wes, Marilee, Shawn, Mike C. and Mike R. Only one Bandaid needed! Others rested, slept and just hung around.
We hope to get those pics up soon!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Free day today
We started the day with our team having church oceanside! Now we are off investing in the local economy. Pics tomorrow...
January 12 Music Slideshow
Click on link to see slideshow: http://vimeo.com/57260738
Best picture of the day:
January 12 2013 Wahiawa Mission Music Slideshow from Wes Slawson on Vimeo.
Best picture of the day:
Mission Field Tasks Today
Wes-soul care, team building, Wahiawa resident testimony
interview, Led Surfers Church
Dale-Custom woodworking
Mike R-Finish carpentry, Wahiawa resident testimony interview , Surfers Church food prep and set-up
MCraine-Jackhammer, ‘nuf said...
Marilee-Enchanted Garden maintenance, pet care, prepared testimony for night service, Surfers Church food prep
Toni-Wardrobe management
Jessi-Painted with Spirit & Gusto
Bill-Ate, had a shaved ice, finish carpentry
Jen-Team Body & Soul care , Surfers Church food prep
Katie-Exterminator & interior design , ie. painted with Spirit & gusto
Jenn-Paint, scrub , paint , scrub , pai.... You get the picture
Sarah-Surf The Nations marketing & graphic design
Matt-Dig, minister, dig , laugh , dig , mentor....
Dale-Custom woodworking
Mike R-Finish carpentry, Wahiawa resident testimony interview , Surfers Church food prep and set-up
MCraine-Jackhammer, ‘nuf said...
Marilee-Enchanted Garden maintenance, pet care, prepared testimony for night service, Surfers Church food prep
Toni-Wardrobe management
Jessi-Painted with Spirit & Gusto
Bill-Ate, had a shaved ice, finish carpentry
Jen-Team Body & Soul care , Surfers Church food prep
Katie-Exterminator & interior design , ie. painted with Spirit & gusto
Jenn-Paint, scrub , paint , scrub , pai.... You get the picture
Sarah-Surf The Nations marketing & graphic design
Matt-Dig, minister, dig , laugh , dig , mentor....
So, how did God move today?
Wes – In a dream where God told him in a loud voice, “Slow
down!”
Marilee-swiftly
Shawn-an acquaintance asking about God’s love and understanding how to put God time into my regular day
Jen-A voice in my ear
Sarah-By task completion
Toni-A new acquaintance
Matt-Jessi's inquiry of a staff member
Jessi-A team members commitment to continue serving purposefully
Jenn-Witnessing God working in our team! Being in the right place at the right time.
Bill – quality time with his mentor and friend, Pastor Dale
Shawn-an acquaintance asking about God’s love and understanding how to put God time into my regular day
Jen-A voice in my ear
Sarah-By task completion
Toni-A new acquaintance
Matt-Jessi's inquiry of a staff member
Jessi-A team members commitment to continue serving purposefully
Jenn-Witnessing God working in our team! Being in the right place at the right time.
Bill – quality time with his mentor and friend, Pastor Dale
Mike Craine-Experiencing Surfers Church
Katie-During Surfers Church, I realized God's directive ; Live , I will lead.
PDale-Still Processing.....
Mike R-an inspired videotaping of two Christian neighbors today and then to see one of them at Surfer’s Church for the first time. We didn’t even invite Augie to come, his son did!
Katie-During Surfers Church, I realized God's directive ; Live , I will lead.
PDale-Still Processing.....
Mike R-an inspired videotaping of two Christian neighbors today and then to see one of them at Surfer’s Church for the first time. We didn’t even invite Augie to come, his son did!
Saturday, January 12, 2013
January 11 Music Video Slideshow
Click on link: http://vimeo.com/57260738
January 11 Music Slideshow from Wes Slawson on Vimeo.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
31,000 pounds of food about to be distributed!
31,000 pounds of donated food was distributed this afternoon. 550 people came through the double line and that food will help feed about 2,100 people!What an exhausting but rewarding day!
So What Kind of Work Are We Doing in Wahiawa?
Here is what we did today!
Scraping off 5 layers of paint off the street side of Surfing the Nations storefront. = 2 Jens, Matt, Shawn
Paint cleanup = Wes , Matt &Mike R.
Rooftop cleanup and gutter cleanout on Artis Building = Mike R &Mike C
Enchanted Garden work on dozens of planters around the complex. = Toni & Marilee
Surfing the Nations Office Marketing = Katie & Sarah
Sunset House Structural Rebuild = Bill, Dale & Wes with support from Mike C. & Mike R.
Cleanup and haul out to landfill, material dispatch and delivery for Sunset Rebuild. Wes
Prayer Support & Hydration Distribution Specialist! Jessi
Team transport, Food and Team Supplies = Dale
The plan for January 10th is for the whole team to assist with a very large food distribution in Kalihi.
Scraping off 5 layers of paint off the street side of Surfing the Nations storefront. = 2 Jens, Matt, Shawn
Paint cleanup = Wes , Matt &Mike R.
Rooftop cleanup and gutter cleanout on Artis Building = Mike R &Mike C
Enchanted Garden work on dozens of planters around the complex. = Toni & Marilee
Surfing the Nations Office Marketing = Katie & Sarah
Sunset House Structural Rebuild = Bill, Dale & Wes with support from Mike C. & Mike R.
Cleanup and haul out to landfill, material dispatch and delivery for Sunset Rebuild. Wes
Prayer Support & Hydration Distribution Specialist! Jessi
Team transport, Food and Team Supplies = Dale
The plan for January 10th is for the whole team to assist with a very large food distribution in Kalihi.
Mission Team Members Say 1 Sentence.....
Matt says.... Wahiawa and Surfing the Nations are awesome!
Mike R says... I met one local street person today - my new best friend!
Jessi says.... I"m really happy I got to go to my favorite coffee shop again!
Jenn B says... Destruction before creation!
Bill says... Feeding the hungry is right down my alley!
Toni says.... I loved helping to create the enchanted garden!
Mike C says.... Sketchy ladders are fun!
Marilee says... You know the local kids are hungry when you watch them run around to catch roosters to take home!
Jen S says... Physical work is very gratifying!
Katie says... I can't wait to feed the hungry!
Shawn says... An inch of thick paint is stubborn, scrapers are stubborn and I'm stubborn too!
Wes says... Wahiawa is the real deal!
Dale says...
Sarah says....
Mike R says... I met one local street person today - my new best friend!
Jessi says.... I"m really happy I got to go to my favorite coffee shop again!
Jenn B says... Destruction before creation!
Bill says... Feeding the hungry is right down my alley!
Toni says.... I loved helping to create the enchanted garden!
Mike C says.... Sketchy ladders are fun!
Marilee says... You know the local kids are hungry when you watch them run around to catch roosters to take home!
Jen S says... Physical work is very gratifying!
Katie says... I can't wait to feed the hungry!
Shawn says... An inch of thick paint is stubborn, scrapers are stubborn and I'm stubborn too!
Wes says... Wahiawa is the real deal!
Dale says...
Sarah says....
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
On Mission In Wahiawa!
We were warmly greeted after our 9 hour flight by staff from Surfing the Nations. They presented each of us with a fresh flower leigh and warm hugs!
God warmly welcomed us with a double rainbow as we exited the airport! Thanks God for the sign.
Tomorrow starts early with personal devotions, group prayer, then work projects. Pray us through everyone!!!
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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