Ed Reports From Momentum West

Face painting at WowJam

OB Students Experience Skid Row

Praying to Receive Christ

Thousands of homeless individuals gathered amongst the poorest streets of Los Angeles to participate with our students in a ministry known as WOW JAM (Winning Our World). This organization set up several tents throughout the streets, including stations where people could receive free haircuts, face painting, nail painting, baby rocking, popsicles, bottled water, and much more. Several of our students participated in face painting, security, and make-up, which gave them all great opportunities to build relationships with those living on the streets. Every individual who entered the free event received a free meal and heard the gospel.

Read more and see pictures on the OB Blogs...

OBI Orientation--Focus on Prayer

The focus of Operation Barnabas International on Wednesday was prayer, and God is really bringing the team together. Through prayer they are learning true dependence on God's plans, not their own.

More choir and drama practice were also part of the day. Myra Taylor, Grace Brethren International Missions and former missionary to the Central African Republic, shared about cross-cultural differences. Then the group had dinner with a local family and had the Hockings, former missionaries, join them. The team had a "team only" meeting in the evening and turned in early to get a full night's sleep. See pictures on the OBI Blog...

Operation Barnabas 2009 Orientation Location Set

Operation Barnabas is pleased to announce that its 2009 orientation will be held at the Grace Brethren Church in Powell, Ohio. You may be saying, "Isn’t OB orientation just finished for the 2008 teams?" If that is your question, then you are correct! It takes a great deal of time and energy to plan for an event where over 100 people live for over ten days and are trained in ministry for an intense 5 week tour, so we try to plan ahead as much as possible. Read more...

Family Resources You Can Take Home

Mike Sciarra, Senior Pastor of Grace Church of Orange, has written five, short family resource articles exploring areas like family balance, discipleship, devotions, even playing catch with your kids.

All five can be read by going to the Grace Church Website.

The Leesburg Crew Builds a Wall

Eight people from the Leesburg Grace Brethren Church in Leesburg, Ind., made the trip to Philadelphia last weekend to help build a wall. Art Bushen, CE National’s Building and Grounds Coordinator, led the group.

Brent Saba, Urban Hope Director of Training, met the crew when they arrived Thursday night. Read more and see pictures...

What Did Your Students Miss?

Your students didn't make it to Momentum 2007? Think they didn't miss much? Think again! Check out these challenges from last summer's Momentum.

Francis Chan challenged students to Live a Changed Life
Students discovered what it means to serve by participating in Work Projects
Shawn McBride encouraged students to Match Actions With the Heart
Jim Brown challenged everyone to Tell Others About Jesus
The 2007 Blitz gave opportunities for Acts of Kindness
Jeff Bogue ended the week with the final challenge: It's Not About You

And much more...

What will your students miss if you don't send them to Momentum 2008? Francis Chan, Jim Brown, Shawn McBride, Jeff Bogue, and David Nasser will be back along with new speakers. We Care Dayton will give students opportunities to participate in ministry. There's also Guy/Girl training with Shawn McBride and Carol Yauger, and so much more...

Go to www.buildmomentum.org to register.