Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Serving In New England
June 8, 2024
Community: Holbrook, MA
Partner: New Birth Evangelical Baptist Church
Staff: Shawn LaVie, Natasha LaVie
by Natasha LaVie | June 8, 2024 3:12 PM
We are enjoying the beautiful garden area at Faith Lutheran church, our lodging partner. We are excited and ready to serve!
![We have arrived!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128353.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 9, 2024 12:29 PM
![Ready to go!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128425.jpg)
by Shawn LaVie | June 9, 2024 12:38 PM
Declan is enjoying mingling with members of the congregation.
![Fellowship](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128428.jpg)
by Shawn LaVie | June 9, 2024 12:52 PM
We are learning a lot about Haiti and how all of our work is going to be a blessing.
![Information about Haiti and the community](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128431.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 9, 2024 12:55 PM
What a blessing to be able to see the space we are going to be working on before we even start.
This is going to be turned into housing for future missionary teams!
![Learning about our projects](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128433.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 10, 2024 9:44 AM
![Prayers](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128587.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 10, 2024 10:42 AM
It's a gorgeous day to paint the steps for New Birth Evangelical Church
![Painting!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128596.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 10, 2024 10:45 AM
![It's looking good!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128597.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 10, 2024 10:48 AM
![Busy workers](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128598.jpg)
by Shawn LaVie | June 10, 2024 8:11 PM
Reflecting on all the work we had done throughout the day and experienced.
![Debrief and reflection time](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128691.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 11, 2024 8:46 AM
Praying over the flyers that we are passing around to the community in Holbrook
![Flyer walk](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128754.jpg)
by Shawn LaVie | June 11, 2024 8:56 AM
Matt interviewing Pastor Jacky before our flyer walk as he explains the importance of it's impact.
![Interview](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128755.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 11, 2024 9:17 AM
![Making new friends](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128756.jpg)
by Shawn LaVie | June 11, 2024 10:50 AM
We had the opportunity to do a mock town hall live session and learn how the session operates!
![Mock session!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128764.jpg)
by Shawn LaVie | June 11, 2024 12:43 PM
Getting the basement ready to be painted so the church can lodge mission teams.
![Spackling in the basement](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128789.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 11, 2024 12:47 PM
![Painting](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128790.jpg)
by Shawn LaVie | June 12, 2024 8:34 AM
Quick stop for a refreshing drink before ministry at the first ever Duncan Donuts ever built.
![Original Duncan Donuts](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128940.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 12, 2024 9:51 AM
![Clean up](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128946.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 12, 2024 9:54 AM
![Making our planet greener](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128947.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 12, 2024 12:43 PM
We are taking care of the flower beds at Faith Lutheran Church
![Gardening](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128967.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 12, 2024 12:46 PM
![The beautiful garden](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/128968.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 12, 2024 6:47 PM
Getting a tour of the tower from Bill, a member of our lodging church
![Say cheese!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/129026.jpg)
by Natasha LaVie | June 12, 2024 6:56 PM
![Amen](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/129030.jpg)
by Shawn LaVie | June 14, 2024 5:16 PM
A full day with a ferry ride, a trip around Boston, an evening of affirmations and now... The journey HOME
![That's a wrap!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19580/129229.jpg)
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