Appreciation Dinner

Last night more than 150 people joined us in celebrating a year of ministry.

Getting ready in the kitchen beforehand.


Welcome table and name tags.


We had games for kids to play before dinner.


Yummy, chocolate cake!


Good shot!


Alice (field worker) and a couple of her 'girls'.








We had a nearly full room.














This was the birthday boy of the night. Happy Birthday!


Effie led the song 'Around the Corner, Around the World'



Our wonderful Office helper volunteers. Thank you for all your hard work!


Students who earned their Teaching Children Effectively 1 certificates.


Our Good News Club and Mailbox Club volunteers. We appreciate all you do to make ministry happen.


Illusionist Daniel H. provided entertainment for everyone.












Who was the greatest super hero?











Thank you to the many volunteers who worked in the kitchen, prepared lasagna, and helped clean up!

Prayer Request: Azalea

Update: Azalea is on her way home in the next hour or so! They will be back to the hospital everyday for bandages. 4/23 11:15am

We received news last night that Lori R.'s youngest daughter, Azalea (age 1) pulled a cup of hot cappuccino on herself and is in the burn unit at University Hospital. She has a bio-membrane over her to help with the healing process. Please pray that this is able to remain sealed.

These are all the details we have at this time.



A brief update on Linda V. She remains at St. Mary's Hospital. Pray for her continued healing.

Prayer Request: Lucas M

Lucas is the son of a former long time summer missionary, Johanna. He is 3 1/2 years old and currently in the hospital struggling with side effects of chemotherapy for leukemia. He is sleeping most of the time, not eating or drinking, and being given morphine for pain. Please pray for healing for him and strength and comfort for his parents.

CYIA Orientation 1

Team Building

Team Building


Praying for each other, for staff, and for more host families.



Yummy, yummy!



Ultimate Frisbee improvised with a plastic plate from lunch.

Learning curriculum for this year.

Prayer Request: Linda V

Please keep Linda V. in your prayers. She had emergency surgery on Saturday night and will be in the hospital for some time.

Needed: Volunteers

As we gear up for summer ministry there is a lot of prep work that needs to be done. We are in desperate need of people to volunteer to help us get ready. We have cutting, tearing, bracelet making, laminating, folding, and more!

Please contact Michelle in the office for more details.

Host Training

Host training for 5-Day Clubs will be held Saturday, May 23rd 9:30-11:00am and Tuesday, June 30th 7:00-8:30pm at the Madison office. During training hosts will learn tips to make your club successful and how to counsel children for salvation. Training and matierials are free. Please RSVP @ 242-4002