http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blog.aspx?site_id=40&blog_id=209412 EN-US Copyright &#xA9; 2012 Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church http://www.triplePixel.com Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/Content/40/thumbnails/209412-rss-thumbnail.jpghttp://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blog.aspx?site_id=40&amp;blog_id=209412 office@cefcw.org no http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=220255http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=220255 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT <span></span> http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=219415http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=219415 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Today was the mid-point of the camp week. The students have done so well in the classes and activities that it was time to reward them with a special outing. So shortly after arriving at the church this morning we all piled into a school bus and headed to a place called Arbraska. <div><br /> </div> <div>When we arrived we found ourselves looking to the trees. Our day would be spent at a high ropes course. The students were excited to get their harnesses on and get climbing. All of us (yes all of us) climbed rope ladders, shuffled across steel cables, and zipped down zip lines. Although very challenging, the afternoon was well spent.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Tomorrow it's back to the church for 'Camp Olympics' and learning English with the help of Orville and Wilbur Wright.</div> Today was the mid-point of the camp week. The students have done so well in the classes and activities that it was time to reward them with a special outing. So shortly after arriving at the church this morning we all piled into a school bus and headed to a place called Arbraska. When we arrived we found ourselves looking to the trees. Our day would be spent at a high ropes course. The students were excited to get their harnesses on and get climbing. All of us (yes all of us) climbed rope ladders, shuffled across steel cables, and zipped down zip lines. Although very challenging, the afternoon was well spent. Tomorrow it's back to the church for 'Camp Olympics' and learning English with the help of Orville and Wilbur Wright. http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=218398http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=218398 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT This morning we are getting ourselves ready for our second day of the English camp here in Montreal. Now that we know what to expect we are even more eager to get back with the students. <div><br /> </div> <div>The day began with students arriving and registering for camp. As they came in, one by one we brought the students through an assessment test. Although their English level varied, we who are non-French speakers were very impressed with how well these boys and girls could speak and write English.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Students can't stay in the class room all day long so we made sure to include plenty of fun games and activities for the kids. Our game team introduced the campers to 'Capture the Flag', a favorite camp game in the US. We are fortunate to have a very nice park just minutes away from the church where the camp is hosted.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Lunch was provided by our team of chefs and the students refueled for their day. We enjoyed being able to engage the students in conversation as we ate together. As some on our team have said, it is amazing to see how relationship are beginning to form right away between members of our team and the campers.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>We wouldn't say that the camp was easy, but everyone seemed to agree that actually putting our plans into practice melted away the stress very quickly. Sure we anticipate challenges, but we also anticipate great things as we go and serve these children today at the camp.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Keep an eye on yesterday's post as pictures from the week will continue to be updated. You can also get to the photo album by visiting <span style="font-family: azby; ">http://picasaweb.google.com/mrohiowa75/Montreal?feat=directlink</span></div> This morning we are getting ourselves ready for our second day of the English camp here in Montreal. Now that we know what to expect we are even more eager to get back with the students. The day began with students arriving and registering for camp. As they came in, one by one we brought the students through an assessment test. Although their English level varied, we who are non-French speakers were very impressed with how well these boys and girls could speak and write English. Students can't stay in the class room all day long so we made sure to include plenty of fun games and activities for the kids. Our game team introduced the campers to 'Capture the Flag', a favorite camp game in the US. We are fortunate to have a very nice park just minutes away from the church where the camp is hosted. Lunch was provided by our team of chefs and the students refueled for their day. We enjoyed being able to engage the students in conversation as we ate together. As some on our team have said, it is amazing to see how relationship are beginning to form right away between members of our team and the campers. We wouldn't say that the camp was easy, but everyone seemed to agree that actually putting our plans into practice melted away the stress very quickly. Sure we anticipate challenges, but we also anticipate great things as we go and serve these children today at the camp. Keep an eye on yesterday's post as pictures from the week will continue to be updated. You can also get to the photo album by visiting http://picasaweb.google.com/mrohiowa75/Montreal?feat=directlink http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=218311http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=218311 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT <span> <div><span>We wanted to give you an idea of what our journey has been like so far. Here are some pictures to enjoy!</span></div> <div><span><br /> </span></div> </span> We wanted to give you an idea of what our journey has been like so far. Here are some pictures to enjoy! http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=218281http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=218281 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:00:00 GMT Just a quick note to say that all of us arrived safely in Montreal. Our ground team made it with only a couple minor hiccups and the rest of us made it without trouble via the air. We were met at the airport and made our way to the Pinney's home, our home away from home for the week. <div><br /> </div> <div>The day starts early tomorrow. We will miss everyone back at Cornerstone tomorrow morning but are excited to join our friends here for worship. We are expecting a full day ahead of us.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>It's late here so we will share more tomorrow. Know that we made it safe and are ready to get to work.</div> Just a quick note to say that all of us arrived safely in Montreal. Our ground team made it with only a couple minor hiccups and the rest of us made it without trouble via the air. We were met at the airport and made our way to the Pinney's home, our home away from home for the week. The day starts early tomorrow. We will miss everyone back at Cornerstone tomorrow morning but are excited to join our friends here for worship. We are expecting a full day ahead of us. It's late here so we will share more tomorrow. Know that we made it safe and are ready to get to work. http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=218210http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=218210 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT <span> <img height="174" width="320" align="left" src="http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/Content/40/Ford_15_Van_640.jpg" /> </span>Phase one of our travels to Montreal have begun. Four from our team along with almost all of our gear have been stuffed into a 15 passenger van and are on the road even now. They will arrive in Montreal before the ten of us fly out and arrive tomorrow evening. <div><br /> </div> <div>All of us have a good mixture of excitement and nervousness in our stomachs. We have a number of challenges ahead of us, not the least of which being that none of us can speak a word of French. Yet we are ready to go and we are trusting in God's good plan every step of the way.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>So pray for our team and watch this space as we post our stories about our missions adventure to Montreal.</div> Phase one of our travels to Montreal have begun. Four from our team along with almost all of our gear have been stuffed into a 15 passenger van and are on the road even now. They will arrive in Montreal before the ten of us fly out and arrive tomorrow evening. All of us have a good mixture of excitement and nervousness in our stomachs. We have a number of challenges ahead of us, not the least of which being that none of us can speak a word of French. Yet we are ready to go and we are trusting in God's good plan every step of the way. So pray for our team and watch this space as we post our stories about our missions adventure to Montreal. http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=215472http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=215472 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:00:00 GMT Five weeks from tomorrow our team of 14 from Williamsburg, IA and DeKalb, IL will be on our way to Montreal. We met as a team last night to see where we are in our preparation. Things are looking good but there is still much to do. There are English lessons to finalize, activities to be planned, menus to be prepared and soon enough luggage to be packed. Please pray for us as these details will be coming together over the next number of weeks. <div><br /> </div> <div>We are so thankful to God for the supporters who have joined us with both financial and prayer support. It seems that just about every other day there is another check in the mailbox bringing us closer and closer to our financial goal. We've raised enough to cover our travel costs; now we are trusting the Lord that we will raise the remainder of the funds needed for the week.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>God is good and we look forward to seeing His plan unfold for us as we near our week in Montreal. We look forward to the stories we will be able to tell about how God used our team and what He will teach us during this experience.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Stay tuned!</div> Five weeks from tomorrow our team of 14 from Williamsburg, IA and DeKalb, IL will be on our way to Montreal. We met as a team last night to see where we are in our preparation. Things are looking good but there is still much to do. There are English lessons to finalize, activities to be planned, menus to be prepared and soon enough luggage to be packed. Please pray for us as these details will be coming together over the next number of weeks. We are so thankful to God for the supporters who have joined us with both financial and prayer support. It seems that just about every other day there is another check in the mailbox bringing us closer and closer to our financial goal. We've raised enough to cover our travel costs; now we are trusting the Lord that we will raise the remainder of the funds needed for the week. God is good and we look forward to seeing His plan unfold for us as we near our week in Montreal. We look forward to the stories we will be able to tell about how God used our team and what He will teach us during this experience. Stay tuned! http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=210420http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=210420 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT <span></span> http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=209414http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=40&entry_id=209414 Tue, 04 May 2010 03:00:00 GMT Meet the Montreal Team. We believe that God has put together this group to go and serve the Quebecois. <div><span><img width="548" height="261" src="http://www.cornerstoneefcwilliamsburg.org/Content/40/images/missions%20team.jpg" /></span><br /> </div> <div>What will we do when get there? This summer we will be hosting an English camp to serve French speaking students seeking to improve their English speaking skills. At least that's the plan.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Of course this won't happen without a network of prayer and financial supporters to join our team. Each team member needs to raise about $1300 to cover the costs of the trip.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>If you would like to join our team as a supporter, please contact us here at Cornerstone.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>We will be updating this blog as we prepare for this summer's trip and as we serve in Montreal. Be sure to book mark this site or subscribe to the feed in your favorite RSS reader.</div> Meet the Montreal Team. We believe that God has put together this group to go and serve the Quebecois. What will we do when get there? This summer we will be hosting an English camp to serve French speaking students seeking to improve their English speaking skills. At least that's the plan. Of course this won't happen without a network of prayer and financial supporters to join our team. Each team member needs to raise about $1300 to cover the costs of the trip. If you would like to join our team as a supporter, please contact us here at Cornerstone. We will be updating this blog as we prepare for this summer's trip and as we serve in Montreal. Be sure to book mark this site or subscribe to the feed in your favorite RSS reader.