Join us this Sunday morning, July 1st to hear Halle Thompson, an FBC missionary from france. Halle will have a time of Q and A for anyone interested in learning more about her mission or being a missionary!

****Save the date****
July 22nd 6:00pm - Destiny Rescue will be speaking in Collide. Keith has invited all middle schoolers and their parents.

Let me tell you that our Fellowship kids are awesome! Not only are they making an impact on Cincinnati, but also on the other sos groups and the vineyard volunteers and employees. We have heard many stories from the SOS staff about how well behaved and respectful our kids have been. Praise God.

Yesterday we stayed on site and participated in a prayer walk, a destiny rescue project, and prepared give away bags for the homeless. The session ended with worship, prayer, and communion. This time was special for everyone - and all of the students felt God's love.

We are heading out today to do car washes and water give aways. This is not only a fun day, but a great opportunity to show God's love in a practical way. All of the students are excited to see who God is going to bring for them to "love on" today.

We have 7 students getting baptized tonight. You can watch it live at 7:00pm at www.summerofservice.com/baptism.

I'm sorry the updates haven't been regular, the connection at the hotel is too weak to connect.

The pray and go was a great start to the week. All of the teams started the day by going to a nursing home. It was a blessing for everyone - This kids were interacted really well with the residents and helped them play games like corn hole and bingo. Some of the teams got into really good conversations with the residents and the employees and were able to pray with them.

After leaving the nursing home the kids stormed Cincinnati doing random acts of kindness. Some bought restaurant gift cards and handed them out, others bought popsicles and drinks and took them to a local pool. All of the teams have great stories from the day.

Today is the partner project. This could be anything from doing a block party to yard work - we find out when we get to the church this morning. Pray for chances to love on people and show them Christ's love!

Although we were stuck in construction traffic for over 30 minutes, we arrived safely! After checking in at the infamous "Howard Johnson" we went to Cici's Pizza and then to the church for a celebration and a concert. While at the church all the people at the vineyard set 3 new world records: Singing happy birthday while standing on one foot, doing the largest simultaneous high five, and the longest linked arm wave. These were video recorded and sent to "record setter."

Today we are doing "pray and go" (formerly known as E2) for our service project. The kids will spend much of the morning praying about what God wants them to do to show His love to the people in Cincinnati. This is always exciting because we never know how God is going to work!

SOS Memory verses

Memory Verses

James 1:2-3

 ² Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³ because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

John 13:35

³⁵ By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Romans 1:16

 ¹⁶ For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

Philippians 2:14

 ¹⁴ Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

SOS Packing List

Packing List:
Pack a lunch to eat on the way there. We'll stop and eat at a rest stop 
                                    

Clothes –

·        Shorts

o   No super short shorts or rolled sophies

·        Shirts – enough for the week

o   No skimpy spaghetti strap cami – type shirts

·        Sweatshirt

·        Pajamas

·        Socks

·        Tennis Shoes – must be worn to work sights

·        Swim suit

o   No bikinis – wear a shirt over a bikini

Toiletries –

·        Soap

·        Shampoo

·        Toothpaste

·        Toothbrush

·        Contacts/glasses

Bible and Pen

Sunscreen

Water bottle

Drawstring bag

Snacks that can be easily packed

Spending Money

What not to bring:

·        Cell phones – DO NOT BRING A PHONE – leaders phones can be borrowed if needed.

·        Lap top or gaming systems

If you choose to bring an ipod for the ride you will be asked to not use it while at the hotel or in the church or during the service projects – and if it gets lost or stolen we are not responsible for it. My recommendation is to not bring it!!!