8/31 at 8:22 p.m. Arrival in Kingman, AZ

Update from Alan:

We made it to Kingman Arizona safe and sound.  Nice and cool AC and the evening air is rather nice over the recycled air of the vehicles.

8/31 Heading out

Photos tell the story of this morning's on-time departure @ 8:25 a.m.  Final packing, greetings, lots of pillows, coffee, bananas, breakfast bars, prayers, and excitement.

Last bit of packing

Backpacks & pillows

Waiting...

Bright smiles for an early morning

Circle up for prayer

A full van - some first time Caravaners here!

Lead van - radio check

Alan's van brings up the rear.

8/30 Packing Day

Empty vans...

Packing the luggage carriers

Packing day - attach luggage tags, place your soft-sided bags here, bags with frames there, and pile sleeping stuff in the third group.  Load the luggage carriers and carry them to the church office for safe keeping overnight.  Finally carry the rest of the bags to the back of waiting vans until everything is loaded.  The students were awesome and in under an hour everything was packed.

Loading the vans

Done!

CARAVAN Commissioning Sunday

Here is a quick look at what happened on CARAVAN Commissioning Sunday. I can't believe we leave in only 6 days!!

The Details

CARAVAN 2010
(for current 8-12th graders)

July 31 - August 8
Cedar Springs, AZ
Navajo Reservation

Cost to Student: $600
Includes program, transportation, gas, most meals, and lodging. Please plan to bring additional money for incidentals and some fast food meals while we are traveling.  

What is CARAVAN?

CARAVAN is a week-long service and learning trip where we put our faith into action as we serve God by serving others. This summer, we will be working with TEAMeffort serving the Navajo people on their reservation in Cedar Springs, Arizona.  The students will work to improve local ministry facilities, build new homes and bring homes back to livable conditions. In addition to hands-on projects, groups will be able to spend time with parents and children on the reservation, learning about the history and culture of the Navajo Nation. The experience of ministry and Christian service within the Native American culture leaves a lasting impact on all involved.