To all who are young and need counsel; to all who are strong and want a task; to all who are weary and need rest; to all who are lonely and want companionship; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are sinful and need a Saviour - to whosoever will: this church opens wide its doors and in the Name of Christ says -WELCOME!
St. John's Episcopal Church
Saturday, September 04, 2010
To restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. BCP 855

2009 Mission Trip

Our 2009 Youth Mission Team left Odessa early on July 4th and headed for Houston, Texas where they enjoyed dinner together followed by the downtown fireworks display. On July 5th, they packed up and headed out. They landed in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to begin their work! Please click on the links below to view some of their memoies!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stjohnsodessa/sets/72157621044038025/show/ 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stjohnsodessa/sets/72157624394368014/show/

 

Our most favorite memories!

 

"Cookie Sundaes and Quesadillas in the condo"

 "getting to work with my youth group and having a great time with them at the job site!!"

"Sunday service at Christ Church Cathedral"
 
"Tour of The Beacon (homeless ministry) & the inspiring work done there by Fr. McGill"
 
"Covering a roof in the rain"
 
"Butch"s (camp director) story of escaping the storm & returning to help others rebuild"
 
"Hanging out with the youth group"
 
"As an adult, watching the kids excitement in FLA, over a chance of spending time in such a beautiful place!"
 
"The trip as a whole"
 
"The Mission the Bay crew"
 
"Cleaning out the Utility rooms"
 
"Monday rainy roofing tarping project"
 
"Taking in the scenery"
 
"The sleeping accommodations at MOB"
 
"Working with Jim and Alex"
 
"Evening reflections in Christ Episcopal Church"
 
"Lunch with Kendall & Zach's Grandparents"
 
"Pizza in Destin!"
 
"Evening prayer and affirmation"