2023 Mission Trip - Tucson, AZ

Day 9:  We worshiped today in Vail, AZ, The church that we've been canvassing for. The whole afternoon was spent knocking outdoors. After supper, our crew enjoyed a night swim and lots of ice cream and one last time around the fire!

Day 8: We spent the morning and afternoon canvassing today. It was a long but successful day of knocking on doors. The teens took a break relaxing in the warm sun over lunch.  After over 5 hours of canvassing, we had steaks back at pastor's house, played Apples to Apples and sat around the fire 🔥

 Day Seven: We hit a street fair in the morning before it was time to knock on doors and then the afternoon was spent canvassing for the church. The teens were surprised with a mint Oreo canvassing break!

Day Six: Today we had a day off before three solid days of canvassing. We toured San Xavier Mission which was built in 1797. We enjoyed some fry bread, which was delicious! After lunch at Jack in the Box, we tested our skills at Top Golf. After supper, we chilled around the fire and watched a movie. It was a great day! Look at that amazing view at Top Golf!

Day Five (Wednesday) of our Mission Trip to AZ! Our teens served from 9:30am-6:00pm in the Child Learning Center. Grace Lutheran built a birth to preschool age childcare facility two years ago. They have 375 children enrolled. Our teens were personal jungle gyms for the little kids. There were endless hugs and playtime and fun. They had a blast!! We ended the day with some competitive volleyball in the school's gym.

 Day Four: Yard work day at church and school! We weeded the rocks, moved rocks and swept rocks (which is all better than snow).  During our break time from all things rocks, we hung out with toddlers during their play time in the school gym.  We traveled 30 minutes north to the third campus (the original campus) to serve at their English as a Second Language classes.  Intermediate English group  Beginners English group Childcare group (6 children eventually came) Advanced English group When we made it back to Pastor Ryan's house at 9:30pm our teens wanted to stargaze in the backyard