Welcome to Portland & Solid Rock Church!by Jeff Logsdon | June 16, 2024 9:44 AM
We are excited to welcome our friends from Prince of Peace Ministries in California this week!
![Welcome to Portland & Solid Rock Church!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129379.jpg)
Sidewalk Chalk Creationsby Jeff Logsdon | June 16, 2024 9:46 AM
We got some prep time in for this week's 'Fun On Fuller' (VBS) event and then some sidewalk chalk time.
![Sidewalk Chalk Creations](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129380.jpg)
Kendra's Angelsby Jeff Logsdon | June 16, 2024 9:49 AM
Learning to use the showers before the week starts, prompted this spontaneous photo somehow.
![Kendra's Angels](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129381.jpg)
Worshiping 'Shoulder To Shoulder'by Jeff Logsdon | June 16, 2024 9:27 PM
Prince of Peace Ministries and Praying Pelican Missions were invited to lead the worship service today at Solid Rock Church and they were AWESOME!
![Worshiping 'Shoulder To Shoulder'](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129500.jpg)
Old Town with Praying Pelican Missionsby Jeff Logsdon | June 16, 2024 9:30 PM
After the Sunday Service today our team got to explore downtown at the 'Saturday Market'
![Old Town with Praying Pelican Missions](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129501.jpg)
Iconic Local Donut Shopby Jeff Logsdon | June 16, 2024 9:32 PM
Thank you for these yummy treats Phip & Kris!
![Iconic Local Donut Shop](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129502.jpg)
Dessert Before Dinnerby Jeff Logsdon | June 17, 2024 12:49 AM
Their pink box of donuts was the perfect way to spend the afternoon together at the 'Saturday Market' which also happens on a Sunday and we thanked God that it does!
![Dessert Before Dinner](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129531.jpg)
Iconic Portland Sitesby Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:11 PM
One last view from the Saturday Market scene before making our way back to Solid Rock Baptist Church
![Iconic Portland Sites](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129878.jpg)
Invitations for 'Fun On Fuller'by Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:15 PM
On Monday we met up with a friend from the church, Lorraine, and passed out hundreds of invites for our 'Fun On Fuller' event that begins on Wednesday!
![Invitations for 'Fun On Fuller'](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129879.jpg)
Walking the Neighborhoods in Portlandby Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:21 PM
Staying focused on our one job (inviting people to the event on Wednesday/ Thursday), while meeting new people and having a blast together!
![Walking the Neighborhoods in Portland](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129880.jpg)
Waiting for Friendsby Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:25 PM
Snapping a quick photo at Multnomah Falls while waiting for our friends to arrive. The team made the trek to to top of these Falls together, all eleven switchbacks on the way up to the top!
![Waiting for Friends](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129881.jpg)
Sending Hearts From the Fallsby Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:27 PM
Can you find our students there on the bridge?
![Sending Hearts From the Falls](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129883.jpg)
The Perfect Day by Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:29 PM
It rained all the way out to the Falls, but it stopped precisely when the time came for our reservations to start the ascent.
![The Perfect Day](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129885.jpg)
Party In A Boxby Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:36 PM
The trailer arrived on Tuesday, just in time for us to practice our set up and schedule of events for the 'Fun On Fuller' event.
![Party In A Box](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129886.jpg)
Time Out To Playby Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:43 PM
Once everything was in place, it was hard not to test it out! The bounce house, ladder ball, corn hole, snow cones, cotton candy, and DJ booth will make for a great event in the morning!
![Time Out To Play](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129888.jpg)
The First Tryby Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:47 PM
We were told it takes as many as three tries to get the bounce house back in the bag, but our team got it done on the first try!
![The First Try](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129889.jpg)
They're Cones!by Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:49 PM
Everyone was so excited about trying all these flavors in the snow cone machine.
![They're Cones!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129890.jpg)
Who Loves Cotton Candy?by Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:51 PM
Making cotton candy was delicious!
![Who Loves Cotton Candy?](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129891.jpg)
Let's Worshipby Jeff Logsdon | June 18, 2024 7:53 PM
Our worship team has been such an encouragement to the church here in Portland!
![Let's Worship](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/129893.jpg)
'Fun On Fuller' Beginsby Jeff Logsdon | June 20, 2024 8:12 AM
Grilling some hot dogs for our guests!
!['Fun On Fuller' Begins](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130202.jpg)
Practice Makes Perfectby Jeff Logsdon | June 20, 2024 8:13 AM
The day of set up and preparation made for a smooth day, serving cotton candy and "snow kones".
![Practice Makes Perfect](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130203.jpg)
You Gotta Have 'Faith'by Jeff Logsdon | June 20, 2024 8:16 AM
Trusting God to bring the people to this event was made even more enjoyable when the first guest that showed up said her name is Faith!!
![You Gotta Have 'Faith'](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130205.jpg)
The Perfect Dayby Jeff Logsdon | June 20, 2024 8:18 AM
We were told that weather in Portland can be pretty unpredictable sometimes. Turns out it was the perfect day for 'Fun On Fuller'.
![The Perfect Day](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130207.jpg)
The Set Upby Jeff Logsdon | June 20, 2024 8:21 AM
One last check before everyone arrives: grill, games, crafts, bounce house, music, snow cones, and cotton candy! Don't forget the registration forms and invitation to the next outreach, too! What an incredible day it turned out to be!
![The Set Up](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130208.jpg)
Building Projects by Jeff Logsdon | June 21, 2024 6:29 AM
Putting together a shelf for our host church was one of many ways to work along side of them and support the work they are doing in the local community.
![Building Projects](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130326.jpg)
Adult VBSby Jeff Logsdon | June 21, 2024 6:33 AM
Our host church invited us to join them for a mid week dinner and adult version of Vacation Bible School! The craft we made together was almost as easy as putting a camel through the eye of a needle!
![Adult VBS](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130327.jpg)
Wide Open Spacesby Jeff Logsdon | June 21, 2024 6:39 AM
Organizing and cleaning a home that is available to First Responders was a fun opportunity to make an impact on several fronts.
![Wide Open Spaces](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130328.jpg)
Cooling Downby Jeff Logsdon | June 21, 2024 6:43 AM
The warm weather during day two of the 'Fun On Fuller' event set the stage for an epic water balloon battle and it felt so refreshing!
![Cooling Down](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130330.jpg)
The Wrap Upby Jeff Logsdon | June 21, 2024 6:46 AM
Saying goodbye at the end of an incredible week is hard to do! We loved getting to serve and play with our new friends in Portland!
![The Wrap Up](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130331.jpg)
Night Strikeby Jeff Logsdon | June 21, 2024 6:52 AM
Before we rested for the day, we got to meet up with hundreds of people under the bridge in Portland to hang out with our unhoused friends. Some passed out pop corn, while others played soccer together. Sewing, hair cuts, and even foot washing were all a part of sharing this moment together during an event called Night Strike.
![Night Strike](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130332.jpg)
Packing Upby Jeff Logsdon | June 21, 2024 6:56 AM
Packing up the trailer after such an incredible week together provides for the chance to appreciate all the things we did with friends and the great food that came with Heather's hospitality each day!
![Packing Up](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19419/130334.jpg)
Continue Your Impactby Praying Pelican Missions | June 21, 2024 11:57 PM