Today we finally got to do something other than riding in a bus!  It was a great day exploring the historic and energetic city of Memphis.

We started the day by going to the Memphis zoo. There were tons of animals that you wouldn’t normally see in a zoo in Minnesota like giraffes, pandas, hippos, and elephants. It was really exciting to see Evan Bailey enjoy the zoo and listen to him talk about the animals. (:

After going to the zoo we went to the Civil Rights Museum. The museum was an eye opening experience for all ages. Some were first time visitors and others were back for their second visit or more. Overall everyone learned something new and had a very memorable experience.

B.B King’s was so good–the best food ever on Beale street.  I was shopping so crazy and it was fun as heck.  It was exciting to be with our friends.  The music was great–even some dancing with random folks–CRAZY!  The best part was the “flippers” and the tricks they did in the air as street performers.  (You may know about them from America’s Got Talent).  All in all Beale street was so crazy and fun.

Tonight after we returned from Beale Street we worshiped as a large group at the hotel for the first time on the trip. It was exciting to have everyone in one spot worshiping and singing songs all together. There is just something about being with 96 of your closest friends that makes everything perfect.

It really was the perfect end to a perfect day.  More great friendships made, lessons learned, along with the joy and laughter that is Friends in Faith.

We thank you all for your support and go forward on our journey with God–next to Pensacola, Florida.  (Another long day on the bus–argh!)

Brent Gerber’s Group of Awesome Friends and Faithers!

Today we departed Lee’s Summit super duper early and headed for the “blue suede shoes” town; aka Memphis. We stopped in the moldy city (St. Louis) to catch a quick glimpse of the famous Gateway Arch. We stopped for lunch at the nearest rest stop and shared our lunch with the bees. After some awesome bus games, including bus bingo for some, we made it to Memphis, and listened to the song “Walking in Memphis” by Mark Cohn. We went out to eat at some delicious places and then gathered back as the best small group in town. Signed: Kirsten’s group.

Today just flew by. A combination of bus games, cuddling up on the bus, and visiting some big arch in st. Louis can really take a lot out of you though. Our food expedition began with a bang tonight at Amerigo, a fancy italian restaurant, and pf changs! Mussels went down the gullet smoothly, we then discovered a bottle of listerine in the bathroom. There are some wise people who live in these parts. Tomorrow is the zoo, which by far will be the most exciting part of trip. So we better get some rest, nighty night. You say classy trinity.

All adult leaders for the New Orleans Gathering Trip will meet Thursday, June 21st at 6:30pm in the Large Youth Room. We will go over updated information about the gathering, including a couple of new surprises!!

Friends in Faith is helping with the Cost & Joy Picnic THIS Tuesday Night! If you signed up to help, or are interested in helping, please come to the CLC by 5pm to help with set-up. We will be playing games, singing songs, planting flowers, and making banana boats! We hope to see you there.

Hello Everyone!

We are so excited about the trip!! We leave on Monday, June 11th and will return Wednesday, June 13th. I can’t tell you where we are going, but I can tell you that it will be a lot of fun! There is an information meeting TONIGHT Tuesday, June 5th at 5:30pm in the Youth Room. There is still room on this trip if you are interested- please let us know by Thursday.

There will be pictures coming soon!
Ashley