Faith Community Church of Hopkinton
Serving In Pittsburgh, PA
July 1, 2017
Community: North View Heights
Partner: Church of Our Savior
Staff: Andrew Janicki, Lauren Brown, Caleb Ignace, Hunter Lied, Elizabeth Eddlemon, Jess Janicki, Rebecca Bell, Justin Borak
by Hunter Lied | July 1, 2017 7:32 PM
We made it to Pittsburgh safely! We are excited to see how the Holy Spirit is going to move this week here in Pittsburgh and throughout the multiple locations we will be serving in! Pray for us!
![We made it!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61213.jpg)
by Jessica Janicki | July 1, 2017 10:20 PM
During our meeting, God blessed us with a beautiful rainbow!
![Rainbows!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61220.jpg)
by Hunter Lied | July 2, 2017 9:31 AM
Teams: Yellow, Green, Blue- we are here at Church of Our Savior! Cannot wait to hear Pastor Diana and what God has laid on her heart for us this morning! Praise God for a new day and new grace!
![Church!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61227.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 2, 2017 1:15 PM
Before church, we explored driving by the stadiums and then walked down to Heinz stadium. What a beautiful day for a walk, especially since we have some Steeler fans!
![Purple Team and Red Teams -Nice day for a morning stroll](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61234.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 2, 2017 1:19 PM
Before church, we took a group picture and learned about the history of the church
![Purple Team At Cavary United Methodist Church](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61235.jpg)
by Jess Janicki | July 2, 2017 1:20 PM
Before church, we took a group picture and learned about the history of the church
![RedTeam At Cavary United Methodist Church](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61236.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 2, 2017 1:49 PM
![Purple team - Daily Bread](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61244.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 2, 2017 1:53 PM
![Purple Team- Daily Bread](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61245.jpg)
by Caleb Ignace | July 2, 2017 1:55 PM
Zahir (14 year old at Church of Our Savior) and Elijah (Orange Team) competing to catch the football!
![Carnival Fun!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61246.jpg)
by Caleb Ignace | July 2, 2017 2:12 PM
![A Sweet Treat](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61251.jpg)
by Justin Borak | July 2, 2017 3:45 PM
Such a fun carnival with the teams! Had a great time and hung out with some even cooler kids!
![North View Heights!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61259.jpg)
by Justin Borak | July 2, 2017 6:11 PM
All of us got together on the Westend Overlook to pray over our awesome city of Pittsburgh!
![Praying over Pittsburgh!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61269.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 2, 2017 9:47 PM
At Daily Bread, We had many God moments and moments to remember. We shared Jesus with others through our actions. Even after people left, more continued to come for food. One man had run to get here before we left. Some of us broke out of our comfort zones. We worked wonderfully as a team. We also had the opportunity to meet with the director and learn more about the people who come to Daily Bread.
![Purple Team Serving like Jesus](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61276.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 2, 2017 10:04 PM
by Jessica Janicki | July 3, 2017 9:00 AM
Red team starting the day at Northside Common Ministries, learning about what they do.
![Red team 5](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61301.jpg)
by Justin Borak | July 3, 2017 9:43 AM
Serving hard through painting and cleaning up the daily bread at New Hope UMC!
![Purple and Black Team- Daily Bread!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61303.jpg)
by Lauren Brown | July 3, 2017 10:01 AM
The yellow, green, and blue teams have been busy at work this morning with various work projects at Church of Our Savior.
![Yellow, Green & Blue Teams](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61304.jpg)
by Lainey Eddlemon | July 3, 2017 11:50 AM
Today the orange team did an amazing job cleaning up the park area with Light of Life. Everyone had a great attitude about picking up the trash!
![Orange Team Trash Pickup](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61309.jpg)
by Jessica Janicki | July 3, 2017 11:53 AM
Red team painting at Northside Common Ministries
![Red Team 5!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61310.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 3, 2017 12:09 PM
Purple and Black Teams joined together to do the impossible at Daily Bread. We moved eberytgibg out of the dinibg room and kitchen; degreased the floors: painted the dining room floor, kitchen, and a storage room. In addition, we also cut wood and prepared tge storage room for shelving. This picture shows the difference.
![Wonder Teams Unite! Purple and Black](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61311.jpg)
by Justin Borak | July 3, 2017 12:37 PM
Our adventure to Met Towers is going great so far! Having a blast with the elderly and about to start a Sundae Bar! That's right, we are about to eat ICE CREAM!
![Black Team- Met towers!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61313.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 3, 2017 6:00 PM
Tonight all the teams invaded Primanti Bros for a unique dinner experience. We had an awesome time.
![Prmanti Bros.](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61346.jpg)
by Caleb Ignace | July 3, 2017 10:03 PM
![Monday: The Bethany House](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61371.jpg)
by Caleb Ignace | July 3, 2017 10:09 PM
![Monday: The Stage](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61377.jpg)
by Caleb Ignace | July 4, 2017 10:15 AM
Yellow Team is building picnic tables for the Church of Our Savior!
![Monday: Picnic Tables!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61411.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 4, 2017 2:43 PM
We had an amazing time worshipping and sharing God moments at our large group meeting. Many had God moments and funny experiences.
![Monday Night- all team worship](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61430.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 4, 2017 2:47 PM
![Tuesday morning Strip District](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61431.jpg)
by Hunter Lied | July 4, 2017 7:05 PM
While at Kennywood amusement park for Rec day, we were able to celebrate Haley's birthday!
![Happy Birthday!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61443.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 4, 2017 7:25 PM
For our recreation day, we went to Kennywood Amusement Park We had a wonderful time riding the rides and spending time with friends. The picture is some of us waiting in line.
![Tuesday - Kennywood](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61444.jpg)
by Caleb Ignace | July 4, 2017 10:26 PM
Some of the girls hanging out after riding Ski Rocket.
![Kennywood](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61472.jpg)
by Lainey Eddlemon | July 5, 2017 8:12 AM
The orange team is working hard this morning at Fabled Table to clean up the yard and overgrowth around the building.
![Fabled Table](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61491.jpg)
by Lainey Eddlemon | July 5, 2017 1:02 PM
The orange and red teams are having a blast playing with kids at the West End after helping with Kids Meal Network.
![Play Time](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61499.jpg)
by Justin Borak | July 5, 2017 1:41 PM
The black Team is having a fun afternoon after working, playing bingo and hanging some awesome people at MET Towers!
![Black Team- MET Towers](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61503.jpg)
by Caleb Ignace | July 5, 2017 1:51 PM
We having fun doing a VBS outside of Church of Our Savior. We had time to do a skit and music. Then we did tossed some water balloons around and played 9 square in the air.
![VBS at Church of God](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61504.jpg)
by Caleb Ignace | July 5, 2017 1:55 PM
![Getting dirty](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61507.jpg)
by Hunter Lied | July 5, 2017 5:50 PM
![Learning!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61518.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 5, 2017 10:24 PM
This morning, both of our groups went to Daily Bread to continue working on our projects. We finished painting the dining room floor, heaters, and poles. This was taken while they were painting the poles. The floor was previously a concrete color. The poles and heater also look so much better. Now, the food can be served in a warmer and peaceful space.
![Purple and Black do the impossible](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61534.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 5, 2017 10:28 PM
This morning, both of our groups went to Daily Bread to continue working on our projects. We finished painting the kitchen and put it back together after cleaning all the counters. This picture demonstrates some of them working as a team, which was how our group consistently did throughout the week.
![Purple and Black do the impossible](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61535.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 5, 2017 10:36 PM
![Parkview Towers -Purple Team](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61537.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 5, 2017 10:41 PM
8After a nice dinner at Calvary, we had both our small group and large groups. We loved worship, including when someone led us in 2 songs with the organ. We shared many stories and God moments. It was an awesome day!
![Worship at Calvary](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61538.jpg)
by Lainey Eddlemon | July 6, 2017 8:33 AM
The ladies of the orange team digging up a shrub at Fabled Table.
![Diggin'](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61546.jpg)
by Lainey Eddlemon | July 6, 2017 8:34 AM
![Team Work](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61547.jpg)
by Sydney Olson | July 6, 2017 9:09 AM
Today Black Team is making a meal and serving the homeless at daily bread! So excited to learn about these people's stories and see how thy found the Lord. Pastor Bob is amazing and can't wait to work with him and the team!
![Black Team- Sydneys Journal!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61549.jpg)
by Hunter Lied | July 6, 2017 9:20 AM
Shoveling the dirt into wheelbarrows so we can move the dirt that we just dug up. This will help to make the stage look much cleaner.
![Cleaning Up!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61550.jpg)
by Caleb Ignace | July 6, 2017 9:33 AM
Finishing up with painting the tallest part of the wall.
![Not Afraid of Heights](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61551.jpg)
by Lainey Eddlemon | July 6, 2017 11:33 AM
![Family Dinner](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61554.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 6, 2017 12:08 PM
Today, the group finished re-tiling 2 bathrooms at Daily Bread. This was the almost finished project before the toilet was put back in. Doesn't look Good?
![Purple Team - Potty anyone?](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61561.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 6, 2017 12:11 PM
The Purple Team just gave Daily Bread the capacity to organize their donations.
by Hunter Lied | July 6, 2017 12:42 PM
A group of kids from Northview Heights plays war with water balloons on the basketball court.
![Water Balloons!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61565.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 6, 2017 3:34 PM
At Parkview Towers, we celebrated Christmas because they had a fire in December and were not able to celebrate. So we brought snacks. They sang Christmas songs and received gifts. They loved it!
During Bingo for more gifts, a lady's grandaiughter was given a teddy bear which she loved almost as much as she did us. The group won various items such as blankets and pillows.
![Purple celebrates Christmas in July](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61575.jpg)
by Rebecca Bell | July 6, 2017 3:55 PM
After celebrating Christmas, we continued to bond with the Parkview Towers residents through talking and various activities.
A group of us took turns playing a man who was a pool shark. He had been playing since he was 16. He loved playing us.
We also played Apples to Apples; and other card games. It was sad to say goodbye.
![Purple continues to bond with Parkview Towers](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61577.jpg)
by Caleb Ignace | July 6, 2017 5:15 PM
We prayed with Paster Diana as we left her church. She was so thankful for the work we had done and the time we gave to the kids of the community. A few hugs and a prayer later we hit the road to go back to the hotel for a shower before supper. Our last day was a bitter-sheet one.
![Leaving Church of Our Savior](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61579.jpg)
by Justin Borak | July 6, 2017 6:06 PM
After the rain started our day was cut short, but we know how to still have some fun! Just some good food and conversation!
![Black Team- Panera Adventure](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61580.jpg)
by Justin Borak | July 6, 2017 7:01 PM
A powerful beginning to a sad but amazing night! Worship time!
![Closing ceremony!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/9689/61582.jpg)
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Comments
Heidi Manago
July 7, 2017 7:44 AM
Wow!!! I can't believe how much was accomplished and how hard everyone worked! I am so looking forward to hearing the stories of how God moved. Praying for your safe travel home. We missed you!
Michelle Picard
July 6, 2017 8:07 PM
Praying for safe return! Does Pittsburg have steak and cheese subs like Philly?? If so...Tell Gigi to bring some home!!! Thanks for all the pics!!
Brenda Capuzziello
July 6, 2017 12:27 PM
Thank you for the posts and updates. It has been wonderful to watch from back home. You guys got a lot done! Praying for a strong finish and safe travel back.
Judy Lashley
July 6, 2017 7:58 AM
The week is almost over and so much has been accomplished! To God be the glory!
Ann Fredericks
July 5, 2017 8:06 AM
Love seeing all the great photos! praying for all on the Missions Trip!
Sue Priore
July 4, 2017 4:22 PM
Praying for divine appointments and God moments! Love seeing all these faces!
Brittanie Miccile
July 4, 2017 3:30 PM
Happy 4th of July. I love seeing all these pictures. Blessings, love, and safety to all.
Carol Shapleigh
July 3, 2017 5:56 PM
How beautiful are they that bring good news! So proud of our teens and the adults that lead them. Blessings, safety and love to all.
Kathy Laflash
July 2, 2017 3:08 PM
Praising God from whom all blessings flow! ??? Praying continously for all who have freely received to freely give! ???
Sue Pedevillano
July 2, 2017 2:00 PM
Love love seeing the pictures and updates.
Jeremy Valletto
July 2, 2017 1:31 PM
Happy to see that they visited Heinz Field! Pittsburgh is a fantastic city!
Kristie Raymond
July 2, 2017 9:18 AM
What a beautiful welcome! Praying that everyone on this mission trip feels God's spirit throughout the week.