2017 July Malawi, Day 1

by | Jul 14, 2017 | Malawi

The first leg of the trip is done.  Everyone was excited to start our serve trip this morning, and we all arrived safely in New York this afternoon.  Tonight we all took a short walk together to a local eatery and enjoyed a nice dinner among new friends....

2017 June Malawi Team, Post 4

by | Jul 6, 2017 | Malawi

We stayed at the Kiboko Hotel in Old Town Lilongwe.  I assumed a minimal breakfast and no coffee, but I was pleasantly surprised with the food! Today we visited five locations where CCODE has commenced operations either directly or in several cases only indirectly...

2017 Columbus June Team, Day 4

by | Jul 3, 2017 | United States

We once again started an early day with breakfast provided by Kay.  We headed outside to unload produce for the Fresh Market that would open later that day.  We quickly split our group into efficient teams to rapidly move the produce off the truck and into the Fresh...

2017 Columbus June Team, Day 3

by | Jul 3, 2017 | United States

We met in the dining area for an early breakfast prepared by Kay, who’s been taking great care of us this week.  Today the plan is to visit and volunteer at the Freedom School. The Church for All People runs one of the 21 Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools...

2017 June Columbus Trip, Day 2

by | Jul 3, 2017 | United States

We all rose early in anticipation of the day ahead of us.  We met in the meditation room before breakfast and shared our excitement about the activities that were planned for the day. Before the first worship service, breakfast is always served, which is provided by...