http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/ This is a place where Christ Church "missionaries" of all ages can discuss mission work in our community, nation, and the world. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:43:20 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Christ United Methodist Church http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/highlights-from-2011-haiti-mission-trip/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/highlights-from-2011-haiti-mission-trip/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:43:04 GMT      As a new team of missionaries from CUMC prepares to serve in Haiti in April, we thought you would enjoy this video which highlights scenes from last year's trip.  Please click on this link:  ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/standing-in-the-shadows/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/standing-in-the-shadows/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:53:16 GMT Standing In The Shadows (author – Robert N.) November 2, 2011 by Mission 1:27 It was 9pm on Friday night.  I hadn’t begun to pack for the trip, and the plane was scheduled to pull out at noon on ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/welcome-back-to-the-real-world-or-not/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/welcome-back-to-the-real-world-or-not/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:56:29 GMT Welcome Back to the Real World – or Not? October 31, 2011 by Mission 1:27 It’s one of the most frequently asked questions as we arrive home from Russia – “Are you excited to get back to the real ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/god-in-the-hallways/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/god-in-the-hallways/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:40:21 GMT God in the Hallways (author – Christi D.) October 31, 2011 by Mission 1:27 Deanne had been told by a former traveler “I see God in those hallways of the orphanage,” so Deanne came, walking down the ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/her-faith-is-so-strong/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/her-faith-is-so-strong/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:03:18 GMT Her Faith is So Strong (author – Marri Helen) October 30, 2011 by Mission 1:27 This is a poem from my friend Natasha. She is 15 and writes beautiful poems about God and I want to share it with everyone.  God ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/coming-home/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/coming-home/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:00:40 GMT Coming Home (author – Chris W.) October 30, 2011 by Mission 1:27 Coming home should be easy……but for me, that’s not entirely the case.  This is the part of the trip where I feel I ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/through-the-eyes-of-koss/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/through-the-eyes-of-koss/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:58:31 GMT Through the Eyes of Koss October 30, 2011 by Mission 1:27 As promised, here are just a sampling of the 3,000+ photos from our life-changing week in Slobodskoy. These particular pictures are through the eyes and lens of ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-journey-home-begins/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-journey-home-begins/ Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:53:54 GMT The Journey Home Begins October 30, 2011 by Mission 1:27 We wanted to let everyone know that we are now safely in Moscow. It’s 11:35 am Moscow time and we have checked into our hotel, showered and will be heading ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/and-the-blessings-just-keep-coming/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/and-the-blessings-just-keep-coming/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:49:56 GMT And the Blessings Just Keep Coming (author – Marri Helen) October 28, 2011 by Mission 1:27 When I made the decision to come on this trip I knew it would be a wonderful experience. But I never could have imaged it ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/language-as-a-bridge-not-a-barrier/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/language-as-a-bridge-not-a-barrier/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:08:25 GMT Language as a Bridge, not a Barrier (author – Chris W.) October 26, 2011 by Mission 1:27 We end each day at the orphanage with “family time.”  Each team member is matched with a group of kids and we ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/i-feel-good/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/i-feel-good/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:41:11 GMT I Feel Good… (author – Christy J.) October 25, 2011 by Mission 1:27 Riding the bus back to the hotel after Day 2, I was struck by how much time seems to have passed since I first walked in on Day 1. The first ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/a-day-of-encounter/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/a-day-of-encounter/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:15:42 GMT A Day of Encounter October 24, 2011 by Mission 1:27 The first day at the orphanage flew by – so much activity and so much emotion. For some of us, it was the sense of returning home and reuniting with old friends. ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/were-here-a-short-update/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/were-here-a-short-update/ Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:56:43 GMT We’re Here!! A Short Update October 24, 2011 by Mission 1:27 Just a quick update to let everyone know that we have arrived safely in Slobodskoy! Our travel here was uneventful, other than some heavy rain in Moscow that made moving ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/and-theyre-off/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/and-theyre-off/ Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:54:52 GMT And They’re Off… October 22, 2011 by Mission 1:27 By the time you are reading this, the Mission 1:27 travelers will be somewhere between JFK and SVO (Sheremetyevo International Airport – Moscow)…thanks to the ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/two-travelers-perspectives-preparing-to-leave/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/two-travelers-perspectives-preparing-to-leave/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:49:55 GMT Two Travelers’ Perspectives – Preparing to Leave (Chris W. and Deanne B.) October 21, 2011 by Mission 1:27 Mission 1:27 is blessed to have eight adults leaving for Russia in less than 24 hours. Over the course of the next ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-final-planning-stages-and-the-blog-warms-up/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-final-planning-stages-and-the-blog-warms-up/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:25:30 GMT The Final Planning Stages – and the Blog Warms Up!! October 20, 2011 by Mission 1:27 For those who may not know, Mission 1:27 has another team headed over to Slobodskoy in just 48 hours! After months of prayer ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/update-on-mission-127/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/update-on-mission-127/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:11:53 GMT Update on Mission 1:27 – from David Parker August 22, 2011 by Mission 1:27 Dear Mission 1:27 Family, One of life’s greatest virtues is the capacity to care. You – through your sponsorship, letter ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/maybe-the-time-is-now/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/maybe-the-time-is-now/ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:52:40 GMT Maybe the time is now?!?! June 12, 2011 by Mission 1:27 Have you ever thought about traveling to Russia on a future trip with Mission 1:27? Do you ever feel that quiet nudge that makes you wonder whether God might be ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/smiles-from-slobodskoy/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/smiles-from-slobodskoy/ Wed, 25 May 2011 13:51:44 GMT Smiles from Slobodskoy – by David P. May 24, 2011 by Mission 1:27 It was a little more than one month ago that I and fellow travelers arrived in Slobodskoy, Russia to spend several days with Orphanage staff and ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/between-the-two-worlds/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/between-the-two-worlds/ Thu, 12 May 2011 16:00:21 GMT Between the Two Worlds – by Svetlana Estrina (Russian translator for our team) May 11, 2011 by Mission 1:27 I’ll be writing about my experience with Mission 1:27 from a translator’s perspective primarily ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/looking-back---and-looking-ahead/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/looking-back---and-looking-ahead/ Mon, 09 May 2011 20:53:26 GMT Looking Back…and Looking Ahead May 8, 2011 by Mission 1:27 There are many people who are skilled at keeping a journal. I am not one of them. I marvel at those who regularly capture their private thoughts in a ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/important-dates-in-history-past--future/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/important-dates-in-history-past--future/ Tue, 03 May 2011 17:58:24 GMT Important Dates in History – Past and Future! April 25, 2011 by Mission 1:27 It’s interesting to note what history occurred on a particular date. For instance, on this date (April 25) in 1983, the Soviet Union ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/downtime/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/downtime/ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:18:04 GMT On Tuesday morning around 5am, one of my biggest fears greeted me in the darkness of the classroom where we slept. I woke up with a severe stomach ache. We were warned about Cholera before our trip and from the organizers at the GuestHouse in ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/a-treasure-in-the-rubble/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/a-treasure-in-the-rubble/ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:33:23 GMT It has been an amazing week so far in Haiti. We have grown very attached to the community around Thor church. Leaving tomorrow will be difficult for all of us. I have become particularly attached to two teenage boys, Joseph Schneider and Zachary ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/hitting-home/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/hitting-home/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:44:57 GMT We have been blessed all week to meet the children that go to school at the church and those that are members of the congregation.  This includes some older teens and young adults that were selected to be part of the work crew.  The ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/thor-church-first-few-magical-days/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/thor-church-first-few-magical-days/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:30:44 GMT We loaded all of our gear and headed to the Church. The traffic was heavy, lots of horns honking, people selling fruit, clothes, shoes on the dusty uneven streets. There was garbage and rubble everywhere. We saw goats, dogs, and even pigs with ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/bonjour-from-haiti/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/bonjour-from-haiti/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:07:03 GMT      It is 9;30 pm, and we are settling in for the night at the guesthouse for the Hatian UMC in Petionville.  We have had such a day of contrasts. I left my air conditioned home & my soft queen size bed, and drove ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/nou-bouke-were-tired-a-documentary-of-haitis-past-present--future/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/nou-bouke-were-tired-a-documentary-of-haitis-past-present--future/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:12:05 GMT      As the Haiti mission team prepares to depart for their trip, we've been studying and researching to learn as much as we can about the country and its people.  We've even been studying the Creole language so we may ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/what-is-the-united-methodist-church-doing-in-haiti/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/what-is-the-united-methodist-church-doing-in-haiti/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:51:27 GMT Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” I also told them about the ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/fear-of-the-known/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/fear-of-the-known/ Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:05:47 GMT Our team is just days away from departing for Haiti to help build a school. Overall, I feel very enthusiastic to meet the challenges that lie ahead.  I also confess to feeling some anxiety -- not from a fear of the unknown that you might ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/check-list-for-haiti/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/check-list-for-haiti/ Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:38:37 GMT      As I write this, we are days away from flying to Haiti.  We are preparing as well as can be expected and my to-do list now has more checkmarks than empty boxes. 1. Got current passport?  Check! 2. Got all ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/it-starts-with-a-smile/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/it-starts-with-a-smile/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:38:14 GMT It Starts with a Smile – by Claire H. March 24, 2011 by Mission 1:27 Author: Claire is in the 8th grade and making her second trip to Russia with her older sister and parents. She also will be celebrating her ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/a-birthday-celebration/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/a-birthday-celebration/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:57:43 GMT A Birthday Celebration – by Patsy S. March 23, 2011 by Mission 1:27 Author: Patsy S. will leave on Friday for her second visit to Slobodskoy, Russia. She and her daughter Maddie went on Mission 1:27′s first ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/life-as-wonder/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/life-as-wonder/ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:37:56 GMT Life as Wonder – by Koss March 22, 2011 by Mission 1:27 Note: This post was written by Konstantin Modenov (aka Koss), another of our dear friends and interpreters in Russia. Koss is the hippest dude in the Kirov ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-trees-are-coming-back-to-the-garden-misha-edigarev/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-trees-are-coming-back-to-the-garden-misha-edigarev/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:05:41 GMT The Trees are Coming Back to the Garden – by Misha March 16, 2011 by Mission 1:27 Note: We are bringing new voices to the blog over the coming weeks. This post was written by Misha Edigarev, our dear friend in ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-power-of-being-social/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-power-of-being-social/ Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:16:21 GMT The Power of Being Social March 15, 2011 by Mission 1:27 A great number of people reacted to our last posting about the generosity and general coolness of Mitch Arnold. In the midst of all the tragedy that surrounds us ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/hope-for-the-future/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/hope-for-the-future/ Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:05:34 GMT Hope for the Future March 13, 2011 by Mission 1:27 One of the truly amazing by-products of our involvement with Mission 1:27 has been experiencing the generosity and support of others who also have a passion for orphans ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/we-bet-youre-free-this-sunday/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/we-bet-youre-free-this-sunday/ Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:46:03 GMT We Bet You’re Free This Sunday at 12:15… November 11, 2010 by Mission 1:27 They saw it with their own eyes…your love and support is changing the lives of the children, teachers and caregivers at the ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/when-is-it-better-to-receive-than-to-give/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/when-is-it-better-to-receive-than-to-give/ Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:35:41 GMT When is it Better to Receive Than to Give? – by Doug November 8, 2010 by Mission 1:27 I am so blessed and humbled I am to have been part of this mission. When I knew that I was called to go, I didn’t know ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/random-post-trip-musings-sponsored-by-panera/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/random-post-trip-musings-sponsored-by-panera/ Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:42:13 GMT Random Post-Trip Musings – sponsored by Panera November 4, 2010 by Mission 1:27 Yep, I am writing this from the finest dining establishment in the United States – Panera Bread. I clearly have found my ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/gratitude-and-joy/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/gratitude-and-joy/ Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:07:30 GMT Gratitude and Joy – by Patti November 2, 2010 by Mission 1:27 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances,for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) My ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/friday-reflections/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/friday-reflections/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:49:17 GMT Friday Reflections – from Tony October 30, 2010 by Mission 1:27 Well this is my last day to write.  It was such a great week.  This has been one of the very best experiences of my life.  I am so glad ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/lost-in-translation/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/lost-in-translation/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:38:24 GMT Lost in Translation – by Christi October 30, 2010 by Mission 1:27 One of the great gifts of this trip has been the accompaniment of eight wonderful interpreters who stay right by our sides almost all the time.  ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/thursday-the-gift-of-laughter-part-iii/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/thursday-the-gift-of-laughter-part-iii/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:34:45 GMT Thursday (part III) – The Gift of Laughter – by Craig October 30, 2010 by Mission 1:27 Upon our (at times emotional) distribution of the gifts, Galina asked our traveling group to gather in the library for a ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/thursday-made-with-love-in-america-part-ii/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/thursday-made-with-love-in-america-part-ii/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:21:28 GMT Thursday (part II) – Made with Love in America – by Craig October 30, 2010 by Mission 1:27 The evening continued with dinner with our small groups. We are truly building connections with these kids by breaking ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/thursday-life-lessons-with-the-graduating-class-part-i/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/thursday-life-lessons-with-the-graduating-class-part-i/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:07:51 GMT Thursday (part I) – Life Lessons with the Graduating Class – by Craig October 30, 2010 by Mission 1:27 We’re in a rhythm now – routines have been set, we know what rooms to go to and which keys ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/wednesday-reflections/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/wednesday-reflections/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:01:19 GMT Wednesday Reflections – by Tony October 30, 2010 by Mission 1:27 Strange start to my day.  Could not sleep most of last night.  Probably going on about 2-3 hours of sleep at most.  Also not feeling my ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/i-can-see-clearly-now/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/i-can-see-clearly-now/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:49:30 GMT I Can See Clearly Now – by Christi October 30, 2010 by Mission 1:27 Our scripture today is Jesus’ healing a blind man.  This particular healing in Mark 8 is a two-part healing, the only one that I know of ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/tuesday-our-first-full-day/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/tuesday-our-first-full-day/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:22:53 GMT Tuesday: Our First Full Day – by Craig W. October 30, 2010 by Mission 1:27 (Continued Caveats – this was written when we thought we might have semi-regular access to the internet. That did not happen but ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/why-no-posts/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/why-no-posts/ Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:49:21 GMT Why no posts? October 29, 2010 by Mission 1:27 So sorry for our silence. We have not had access to the internet until now. But even now I am typing on Koss’ Palm Pilot over the cell network, so this will be ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/a-first-timers-perspective/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/a-first-timers-perspective/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:41:56 GMT A First Timer’s Perspective – from Tony S. October 26, 2010 by Mission 1:27 Wow.  What an incredible day.  Getting off the train was nice.  Tough to sleep for long in a small place.  ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/a-true-homecoming--a-place-to-belong/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/a-true-homecoming--a-place-to-belong/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:31:00 GMT A True Homecoming and a Place to Belong – from Craig W. October 26, 2010 by Mission 1:27 (Caveat – this was written on Monday night, 10/25.  It is now Tuesday night in Russia but we just now have access ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/back-to-the-country-formerly-known-as-the-ussr/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/back-to-the-country-formerly-known-as-the-ussr/ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:23:59 GMT Back to (the country formerly known as) the USSR!! October 22, 2010 by Mission 1:27 We’re just over 24 hours away from wheels up to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) in Moscow. All the planning, packing and ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/wow-blessed-beyond-belief/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/wow-blessed-beyond-belief/ Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:49:55 GMT WOW – Blessed Beyond Belief October 17, 2010 by Mission 1:27 As many of you know, last night was the first annual (we hope!) “To Russia with Love” fundraiser for Mission 1:27. It was an amazing evening of ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/no-escape-from-reality-this-time/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/no-escape-from-reality-this-time/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:43:04 GMT No Escape from Reality This Time October 13, 2010 by Mission 1:27 During the summer months, many of us will take the opportunity to catch up on some reading – oftentimes with light, easy beach books that allow you to ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/working-for-the-weekend----actually-the-next-3-weekends/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/working-for-the-weekend----actually-the-next-3-weekends/ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:37:20 GMT Working for the Weekend – Actually, The Next Three Weekends! October 7, 2010 by Mission 1:27 There’ something magical about the weekend, especially this time of year. The leaves are starting to fall, ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/an-international-project-with-local-impact/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/an-international-project-with-local-impact/ Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:45:26 GMT An International Project with Local Impact October 5, 2010 by Mission 1:27 As soon as the conversation starts, I know that the question is coming. For it happens in every conversation…and this exchange is no ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/to-blog-or-not-to-blog-that-is-or-was-the-question/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/to-blog-or-not-to-blog-that-is-or-was-the-question/ Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:27:16 GMT To Blog or Not to Blog - That is (or was) the Question Mission 1:27 | September 17, 2010 at 8:57 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-6L Yep, that's the question I have asked myself for the last three ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/beyond-our-borders-team-to-visit-brazil-in-august/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/beyond-our-borders-team-to-visit-brazil-in-august/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:11:58 GMT Beyond Our Borders Team to Visit Brazil in August      Did you know that the members of Christ Church support thousands of poor children in Brazil through the Beyond Our Borders ministry?  Your Beyond Our Borders ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/so-whats-happening-now----in-russia--with-mission-127/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/so-whats-happening-now----in-russia--with-mission-127/ Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:56:04 GMT So what's happening now - both in Russia and with Mission 1:27? Mission 1:27 | June 18, 2010 at 7:51 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-69 Summer's officially here, which leads to the inevitable ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-final-update-days-6--7/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-final-update-days-6--7/ Wed, 26 May 2010 21:03:07 GMT The final update (Days #6 and #7) Mission 1:27 | May 22, 2010 at 11:52 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-5W I will keep this last update short (for now).  After arriving on the train in ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/from-familiarity-to-uncertainty-how-quickly-things-change-night-6/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/from-familiarity-to-uncertainty-how-quickly-things-change-night-6/ Wed, 26 May 2010 20:59:13 GMT From familiarity to uncertainty – how quickly things change (Night #6) Mission 1:27 | May 22, 2010 at 6:46 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-5M As a special treat and in a gracious act of ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/graduation-celebration-day-6/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/graduation-celebration-day-6/ Wed, 26 May 2010 20:56:24 GMT Graduation Celebration (Day #6) Mission 1:27 | May 22, 2010 at 6:38 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-5F After a good night's sleep, we returned to the orphanage for our day with the ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/now-i-lay-me-down-to-sleep/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/now-i-lay-me-down-to-sleep/ Wed, 26 May 2010 20:51:00 GMT Now I lay me down to sleep (Night #5) Mission 1:27 | May 19, 2010 at 10:36 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-5o It was very different to be on this trip with such a small (two person) team.  ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-return-to-slobodskoy-day-5/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-return-to-slobodskoy-day-5/ Wed, 26 May 2010 20:47:57 GMT The Return to Slobodskoy (Day #5) Mission 1:27 | May 19, 2010 at 12:46 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-5l (Okay, due to internet limitations, I am behind in posting on the blog.  So I am ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/thatll-wake-you-up-the-start-of-an-important-day-day-3/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/thatll-wake-you-up-the-start-of-an-important-day-day-3/ Wed, 19 May 2010 14:50:22 GMT That’ll Wake You Up – The Start of an Important Day (Day #3) May 18, 2010 by Mission 1:27 After arriving in Kirov, we had a few minutes to check into our hotel (the first night in a bed after two nights of a ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/mission-127-is-back-in-russia-update-from-travel-days-1-and-2/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/mission-127-is-back-in-russia-update-from-travel-days-1-and-2/ Wed, 19 May 2010 14:46:17 GMT Mission 1:27 is Back in Russia (Update from Travel Days #1 and #2) May 18, 2010 by Mission 1:27 Greetings from Russia!  This is the first opportunity for internet since we arrived, so I apologize for the delayed ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/and-the-journey-continues/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/and-the-journey-continues/ Tue, 18 May 2010 13:36:39 GMT And the Journey Continues... Mission 1:27 | May 17, 2010 at 2:51 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-51 Early Sunday morning, as I talked with Craig and Holly in the church parking lot, who were ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/being-touched-by-a-friend-1000-miles-away/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/being-touched-by-a-friend-1000-miles-away/ Mon, 17 May 2010 13:46:33 GMT Here are some words from another supporter of the Mission 1:27 effort, Elizabeth Esser.  Even though Elizabeth did not travel with our group to Russia, her heart has been touched by the Mission 1:27 effort and she has invested a great deal ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/nothing-is-better-than-a-first-hand-account/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/nothing-is-better-than-a-first-hand-account/ Mon, 03 May 2010 17:09:35 GMT Nothing's better than a firsthand account Journey to Russia | May 2, 2010 at 12:38 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-2I Over the last four weeks, everywhere we go people stop us and ask about our ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-reason-we-keep-going----and-blogging/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/the-reason-we-keep-going----and-blogging/ Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:41:43 GMT The reason we keep going - and blogging! Journey to Russia | April 15, 2010 at 7:11 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-2C We know that many of you started reading this blog to ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/so----whats-next/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/so----whats-next/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:41:23 GMT "So...what's next?!?!?" Journey to Russia | April 8, 2010 at 10:30 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-2n Many, many people have asked us this question since we returned from ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/perspective-from-another-traveler/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/perspective-from-another-traveler/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:51:53 GMT Perspective from another traveler Journey to Russia | April 6, 2010 at 12:03 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-2f Over the last 24 hours, the Slobodskoy travelers have been ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-8-final-thoughts-for-now/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-8-final-thoughts-for-now/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:49:47 GMT Day #8 - Final Thoughts for Now... Journey to Russia | April 4, 2010 at 4:58 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-26 As I sit here at JFK, just hours away from home in Chapel ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/pictures-from-the-journey-to-russia/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/pictures-from-the-journey-to-russia/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:48:00 GMT A Small Sample of Pictures from the Journey to Russia Journey to Russia | April 3, 2010 at 2:43 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-1Z Friends, We just finished our Easter ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-8-arrival-in-moscow/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-8-arrival-in-moscow/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:42:52 GMT Day 8 – Arrival in Moscow Journey to Russia | April 3, 2010 at 3:16 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-1B Just wanted everyone to know that we are safely in our hotel in ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-7-contd-we-start-the-journey-home/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-7-contd-we-start-the-journey-home/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:41:25 GMT Day #7 (continued) – We Start the Journey Home Journey to Russia | April 3, 2010 at 3:12 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-1y The trip home started with a quiet bus ride ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-7-not-good-bye-but-see-you-again/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-7-not-good-bye-but-see-you-again/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:39:29 GMT Day #7 – Not Good Bye but See You Again Journey to Russia | April 2, 2010 at 3:03 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-1v The emotional final day with the orphans had ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-6-contd-field-trip-day/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-6-contd-field-trip-day/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:37:39 GMT Day #6 (continued) – Field Trip Day Journey to Russia | April 1, 2010 at 3:00 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-1s The field trips were quite successful – both the ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-6-field-trip-day/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/day-6-field-trip-day/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:35:50 GMT Day #6 – Field Trip Day Journey to Russia | April 1, 2010 at 2:41 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-1q   Once again, since I know that I will have internet access ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/our-second-full-day-at-the-orphanage/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/our-second-full-day-at-the-orphanage/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:34:08 GMT Day #5 – Our Second Full Day at the Orphanage Journey to Russia | March 31, 2010 at 2:30 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-1m The simple act of arriving at the orphanage ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/our-first-full-day-at-the-orphanage/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/our-first-full-day-at-the-orphanage/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:28:03 GMT Day #4 (Continued) – Our First Full Day at the Orphanage Journey to Russia | March 30, 2010 at 2:12 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-1f ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/travel-day-3-trains-to-bus-to-love/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/travel-day-3-trains-to-bus-to-love/ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:44:10 GMT Travel Day #3 – Trains to Bus to Love Journey to Russia | March 29, 2010 at 12:55 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-1a The train ride was a special experience for sure. ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/travel-day-2-from-planes-to-trains/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/travel-day-2-from-planes-to-trains/ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:30:40 GMT Travel Day #2 – From Planes to Trains Journey to Russia | March 28, 2010 at 12:54 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-19 Our group found getting off the plane much easier ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/travel-day-1-never-a-dull-moment/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/travel-day-1-never-a-dull-moment/ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:26:30 GMT Travel Day #1 …Never a Dull Moment Journey to Russia | March 27, 2010 at 12:52 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-17 First things first. We just heard the news of the ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/please-discontinue-the-use-of-all-electronic-devices----/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/please-discontinue-the-use-of-all-electronic-devices----/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:50:42 GMT "Please discontinue the use of all electronic devices..." Journey to Russia | March 25, 2010 at 7:04 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pQ3NI-S Those are the eight words that every ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/mission-127-team-prepares-for-russia-trip/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/mission-127-team-prepares-for-russia-trip/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:16:44 GMT I wanted to let the CUMC family know that our Russia blog is up and running.  Here is the link: http://journeytorussia.wordpress.com/.  I am hoping to blog everyday, although I am not sure that I will get the necessary ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/remembering-our-kingdom-assignment-during-lent/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/remembering-our-kingdom-assignment-during-lent/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:36:49 GMT One of my favorite mission projects at Christ Church in 2009 was The Kingdom Assignment.  Not only did it challenge me to get out of my usual "box" to consider a new way to serve those whom God loves here in Chapel Hill and around the ... http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/weve-broken-ground-with-habitat-for-humanity-in-orange-county/ http://www.christmethodist.org/missions-blog/weve-broken-ground-with-habitat-for-humanity-in-orange-county/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:15:13 GMT     Work has begun on the Habitat House we are building with other United Methodist churches in Chapel Hill.  The house will be a home for the Thein Family:  Yin Thein and her children Pyi Son (17), Soe Sandra (14), and ...