England team 2016 Hill House wraping up

Day 7-9

-Hill House-

The leaders met regularly to make sure everything went smoothly and safely

Playing football provided conversation topics through which we communicated with the teens

The activity "Vaseline T shirt" had the teens into two groups of color, and throw their color of cotton balls at Joel and Cameron with vaseline shirts. Through this activity, the teens could visually see how much they are affected by the things around them, such as money, friends, or clothes.

Playing couple more rounds of Chicken on the Hen House allowed sharing stories in breakout groups a lot more comfortable

"Clump" broke the ice by allowing everyone to meet other people randomly

On the last day of the Hill House, we took photos of each other, and saying farewell to everyone.  

Every morning and night worship led us closer to God

Along with the teens, we also each made a bandana for each of the groups which are to be posted on Enderby Mission Church

- Whilst playing games and joining into the different activities with the teens, we were able to have deep conversations that dealt with from sharing their life problems to their walk in Christ. Many teens also talked to the adults as well, gaining a deeper understanding of what Christianity is.

England team 2016 interview

Day 9

-Connor- 

"My favorite part of our mission's trip so far, was having the opportunity to lead a small group of young men after our regular sessions. In our "breakout groups," we had guided questions that challenged and encouraged the teens' faith in Christ. It was a great privilege to see the impact of the sermons and worship permeate throughout the answers for the questions we asked them during our breakout groups. It also gave us the opportunity to help them when they're confused or conflicted with a question or concept of Christianity."

England team 2016 interview

Day 8

-Elaina-

- "Being in England had been an amazing experience. Being the only sophomore here, it's been a little harder for me to be on my own (just in the fact that everyone else has friends in their grade here), but I think that for me, it's been a good thing. I've been put outside of my comfort zone and have had to make friends with people here and honestly that's been one of the best things for me. When we got our phones back to call home yesterday, I wanted to stay here and talk to  people at home, but I felt God pushing me to do something I would not really do at home- go watch the football (soccer) game that most of the Hill House kids were going to. Another girl, Rachel, ended up going to watch, and so we sat in the grass together. Can't forget that this is England, so of course it started raining in the middle of the game. This caused Rachel and I to huddle under my umbrella, and we started talking and laughing together, and it felt great for me because if I hadn't gone, I would have been bored and lonely just sitting in my room. I know that this might not seem like something big or important, but to me it just goes to show what listening to God can do for you."

England team 2016 Hill House

Day 6,7

-Hill House retreat-

We played another round of 'Chicken on the Hen House' as an ice breaker

Then breakout groups with small groups of British teens shared each other's testimonies

To get to know each other better, we played 'Famous Couples,' which we had famous people's name on our back and had to ask "Yes or No" questions to try to figure out who we were and find our partner - for ex) Fiona with Shrek

Tramp with the Lady

The other night, we also played 'Do you like your neighbor' again to make a more of a comfortable environment for the teens to share in their breakout groups

'The Mask' activity drew the teens closer to us by sharing a more personal thoughts

Penny sharing her mask in front of the crowd

Playing 'Taffy Pull' made us even more closer to the teens. Many teens and Americans were actually able to have one on one conversations which grew deeper connection with each individual teen.

- In playing many different games, we connected with the teens a lot more than we could have without the games and ice breakers. Games allowed a more comfortable atmosphere for the teens to share their stories. 

England team 2016 interview

Day 6

-Eric- 

"During my six days in England, I've seen God work in miraculous ways with our team and the youth we are serving with. My favorite moments were teach the children about Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday and helping to make bracelets that symbolize the great attributes of God. At the Hill House retreat, I've been able to have discussions with the teens about how we find our identities in God. With God's help, I'm sure I'll be able to help them find a greater relationship with Him. Here's to the rest of our trip!"

England team 2016 Youth Ministry day at Enderby Mission Church

Day 4

-Face painting&BBQ, Youth Night-

Teaching the cross with beed bracelets that represent

Yellow- God

Red- Jesus' blood

Black- our sin

White- forgiveness

Green- life

Blue- purifying water

- Working and playing with teens made us connect to the British teens more easily; having the opportunity to play along with the teens and getting to know them better is the one thing we aim for in our England missions. We enjoyed being one of the member of the Enderby Mission Church and a part of the British teen group, and simply building relationship with them.

England team 2016 Last day at Enderby Mission Church

Day 5

-Easter Sunday-

Our first service at Enderby Parish Church

Our Second Easter service at Enderby Mission Church 

Ministry through puppetry

Teaching the youths about the Resurrection and Good Friday

Setting an example 

Building Jesus' tomb out of  pita bread, cream cheese, doughnut, and coconut

- Participating in the youth group and having the opportunity to teach these young kids about the real purpose and meaning of Easter, which is Jesus's death and his crucifixion on the cross, was such an eye-opening experience. They enjoyed a fun puppet show and a tasty doughnut craft we made together.