I apologize for the seemingly neverending lack of updates. I experienced some server-side difficulties while on the trip, and when we got back home, my workload swamped me. All activities on the trip have been logged and are now uploaded, in order. Thanks for your patience.

God bless,
Aaron

Thursday, June 22, 2006
Day 15
  • Got up really early to drive to the airport in Manchester

  • Long flight to Philadelphia

  • Ran around airport for an hour, while our gate kept getting changed

  • Arrived in Orlando; ate our first American meal in two weeks: Taco Bell

  • Back in Melbourne!
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    Wednesday, June 21, 2006
    Day 14
  • Traveled to Harrogate for street ministry

  • Set up a small sound system in front of a local church and played worship songs (John from Calvary Chapel of Harrogate joined in)

  • Packed our bags in anticipation of an early morning...
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    Tuesday, June 20, 2006
    Day 13
  • Drove to a local park for ministry (skating, basketball, face painting, balloons)

  • Went to the Stockport City Centre for street witnessing; 3 people accepted Jesus Christ into their hearts! Praise God!
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    Monday, June 19, 2006
    Day 12
  • Hiked to a castle at the top of a huge hill (the view from the top was truly breathtaking, leaving us in awe of God's creation)

  • Visited a farm owned by a Christian family in Stockport, England; ate an amazing meal prepared for us; had time for fellowship with members of Calvary Chapel of Stockport (headed by Pastor Kirk Crager)

  • Went to an indoor skate park for outreach ministry; our band played an acoustic version of 'No One Like You'; Bethany performed 'The Looking Glass' monologue; Daniel S. gave his testimony; a few kids stayed and talked with members of our team for a while
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    Sunday, June 18, 2006
    Day 11
  • Sunday morning service at Church On The Way with our band leading worship; teaching by Pastor Mark

  • Barbecue for members of the community

  • Visited a bakery owned by a local Christian family, who had prepared a traditional Sunday English Roast for us (the food was amazing!); toured the bakery

  • Sunday night service at Church On The Way with our band leading worship, accompanied by live chalk art; teaching by Pastor Mark

  • Had fellowship time with teens from the Church On The Way youth group
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