On Tuesday August 30, Joe and Betsy attended a lecture at Auburn University given by Bryan Stevenson, the founder and director of The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and the author of the recent award-winning memoir Just Mercy. Auburn selected this book as their 2016-2017 Common Book. These thoughts were written by Joe and were inspired by Mr. Stevenson’s lecture … Read more
It’s been a busy few weeks at the Tuskegee Mission Hub! With the help of several teams of volunteers, we’ve been making some great improvements as we prepare to host over 2oo volunteers from 11 churches this summer with youth mission camp. What’s been keeping us busy? Bunk beds! And not just any ol’ bunk beds … Read more
Mathew Halvorson, who attends Auburn University, served with us this past summer as one of our construction coordinators in Livingston, Al. Continue reading to hear about what this summer meant to him and his faith. We are so thankful for Mat and have loved having him serve with us! In my time serving with Alabama … Read more
As a quick update, the shack went very well! I came out on October 19th. We broke the $40,000 mark and are excited about the next places God is leading us as we prepare to enter into a new year. Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity! Hmmm….what to wear today? If you were to … Read more
Beavers and Bakers- Day 8 Total $34,919 I had an experience this morning with a Beaver and Baker. No kidding. But not the way you think. Auburn United Methodist Church sits behind me. Every Friday, they run a large food pantry and distribution for families. As they shared and listened to some of the families … Read more