Trolley Tour of Chicago
Navy Pier with the Chicago skyline
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Late postings
Apologies for posting late - WiFi & WWAN issues plus a dislocated thumb . . . . . .
Pauley
Many thanks to Ryan for doing a considerable chunk of the typing, Mike Fournier for pulling the thumb back into place on several occasions (go ahead - ask him to "pull my finger") and Jeanie Nelson for the miracle kineseo-tape job (it works!).
This is the size of the local bugs.
Pauley
Many thanks to Ryan for doing a considerable chunk of the typing, Mike Fournier for pulling the thumb back into place on several occasions (go ahead - ask him to "pull my finger") and Jeanie Nelson for the miracle kineseo-tape job (it works!).
Family Dinner Night
One of the YSP / ASP trqaditions has been to host a family night dinner (or cookout) on Wednesday for the families to meet the rest of the YSP crews, and the other crews to meet the other families.
The cook team of Jim, Liese, Jeanie and Chuck (along with I-can-flip-it-grill-master Mike Gallagher) did a great job of burgers, dogs (and grilled potato chips) chips, salsa, watermelon, brownies and pop before SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS moved in (God provided a great light show). The temp went from 99 to 65 in about 15 minutes with a whole bunch of wind & rain.
We still managed to have our evening devotions in the park shelter, the worship music team went "unplugged" with acoustic guitar, fresh ain and the shelter provided a great soundstage for everyone singing.
The cook team of Jim, Liese, Jeanie and Chuck (along with I-can-flip-it-grill-master Mike Gallagher) did a great job of burgers, dogs (and grilled potato chips) chips, salsa, watermelon, brownies and pop before SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS moved in (God provided a great light show). The temp went from 99 to 65 in about 15 minutes with a whole bunch of wind & rain.
We still managed to have our evening devotions in the park shelter, the worship music team went "unplugged" with acoustic guitar, fresh ain and the shelter provided a great soundstage for everyone singing.
Probably the highlight of the evening was Allee Vito doing a 5 minute riff on the bongo drums.
(for us old-folks Dobie Gillis watch out)
Bats in the Belfrey
No bad jokes (well, maybe a few)
Many thanks to Anthony for capturing the bat that got into the stairwell (yes, we were sleeping on the 4th floor). The stairwell went up to the old-church bell tower.
The girls described the bat as having a 20 foot wingspan and made sounds only small children and animals could hear.
The girls described the bat as having a 20 foot wingspan and made sounds only small children and animals could hear.
Energy - in the Gym
The youth are amazing - after a full day's work at the job site, they find the energy to get together and burn off more energy in the gym playing kickball or basketball.
2nd Congregational UCC is host to the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford and has a HUGE gym & filedhouse (plus showers with HOT water).
2nd Congregational UCC is host to the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford and has a HUGE gym & filedhouse (plus showers with HOT water).
Adam Nagle - TV Interview
We were really surprised when a TV crew from the local CBS affliliate, WIFR, showed up on site on interviewed one of the youth about the mission service work and why they do it.
Adam Nagle did an exceptional job! (he'll be signing autographs when he gets back to Mentor :) )
Adam Nagle did an exceptional job! (he'll be signing autographs when he gets back to Mentor :) )
The interview can be found on WIFR.com
Can we Fix it decking
Just a few photos of the repairs being made
One of the little things that we do is leave our mark behind the scenes. Usually the youth and crew leaders sign YSP and the year along with their names and a message of hope on the back side of a deck board, sheet of drywall or roof repair.
Just our way of continuing the blessings from MUMC onto the families we were privileged to serve.
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