Painesville Baptist Church
Serving In Pittsburgh, PA
June 15, 2019
Community: North Side, North View Heights
Partner: Church of Our Savior, Greenstone United Methodist Church, Light of Life Center
Staff: Douglas Buchanan, Janet Buchanan
by Janet Buchanan | June 15, 2019 9:10 PM
Tradition has it that the van we take on our Mission trip must break down at some point! This year we were just one hour away from our Mission site in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We are all excited about being here and look forward to our ministries in this community.
![Painesville Crew has arrived!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/81922.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 16, 2019 8:52 PM
Today started off with a good breakfast and then we met with Brittany, the director of “The Cove” ministry. She shared with us her vision for sharing Christ with their community. Next we went into the sanctuary for a prayer walk before church. This beautiful 100 year old traditional church is going through some difficult times, but are coming up with some untraditional ways to share Christ with their community.
![Sunday at Greenstone Methodist Church](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82024.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 16, 2019 9:09 PM
![Serving the homeless at Daily Bread](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82029.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 17, 2019 8:55 PM
Riding up on the Duquesne Incline was an experience in itself but when you got to the top , the view of Pittsburgh was breathtaking. Our group spent time praying over the city and enjoying the view.
![Duquesne Incline](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82214.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 17, 2019 9:04 PM
![Helping Expand the Cove Minstry](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82218.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 17, 2019 9:14 PM
![North View Heights Community](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82220.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 17, 2019 9:19 PM
![Nightly Debriefing](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82223.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 18, 2019 3:59 PM
Brittany, the director of “The Cove” ministry was so excited that God had sent a trailer and a team of Missionaries from Ohio (that’s us) to help her move all her belongings to the parsonage on this exact move in day! Isn’t God good!
![Moving Day for Brittany](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82359.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 18, 2019 4:03 PM
Today’s bible story was Joseph and the coat of many colors. Hannah did a great job sharing the flannel graph story.
![Bible story at North View Heights](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82361.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 18, 2019 4:07 PM
![Craft was a big success!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82362.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 18, 2019 7:40 PM
Tonight everyone seems at home with the kids we are ministering to at the Heights. Jen fit right in with her little friends at the meal.
![Kids Meal Network](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82395.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 19, 2019 2:16 PM
North Side Common Ministries helps homeless men have a place to stay at night and helps them find jobs and housing. They also have a food distribution ministry, (one of the largest in Pennsylvania), and they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. We helped in the kitchen prepare lunch, painted two rooms, and worked in food distribution area, as well as walk the pet dog Ann.
![North Side Common Ministries](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82507.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 19, 2019 10:21 PM
Anna, Elicia, and Ben tackled the painting job in the bathroom with help from Hunter and Makenzie.
![Th Bathroom Crew](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82563.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 19, 2019 10:25 PM
![Dog walking?](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82564.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 19, 2019 10:29 PM
![Food distribution ministry](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82565.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 19, 2019 10:35 PM
Todays bible story was led by Anna and Ethan. They shared the story of Joshua. .
by Janet Buchanan | June 19, 2019 10:37 PM
![Game Over!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82568.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 19, 2019 10:41 PM
![Cookies, Cookies, Cookies](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82569.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 19, 2019 10:47 PM
![Pirates Game at PNC Park](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82571.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 22, 2019 1:47 PM
After a good nights sleep we continued our Recreation Day with a picnic at Point State Park. This is where 3 Rivers join at one point. Allegheny River and Monongahela River unite to form the Ohio River
![Point State Park](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82795.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 22, 2019 1:55 PM
![Saying our goodbyes at North View Heights](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82796.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 22, 2019 1:58 PM
![The ultimate snack!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82797.jpg)
by Janet Buchanan | June 22, 2019 2:00 PM
![We get treated at Scoops.](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/15047/82798.jpg)
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Comments
Sharon Shaw
June 19, 2019 6:48 AM
So proud of this group of kids. You are willing to give your time, use your talents and be used outside of your comfort zone, all for the glory of God. And pretty proud of the leaders as well who were willing to give and sacrifice for this mission. Praying for you all to be used in a mighty way. Praying for safety. And praying Gods blessings all over this trip for everyone involved.
Shannon Clancy
June 19, 2019 4:42 AM
Praying for y’all daily!! Continue to spread God’s love!! Y’all are amazing kids!!
Eric Heatherly
June 18, 2019 11:08 PM
Great job! Way to be about sharing the love of Christ. Romans 2:4
Chuck Harton
June 18, 2019 4:02 PM
Lifting you all up in prayer!! Thanks for being the light of Jesus!
Barbara Lagania
June 17, 2019 7:13 PM
Love you all!!!!! Thank you for being there. So proud of you. Love and prayers ❤️🙏🏻