World Changers Travel Journal 2025: Waves of Mercy
Never Fear, We Are Here (In Cleveland)
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 5, 2025 9:37 PM
The MBC Student Ministry mission team traveling to World Changers in Cleveland, Ohio have arrived on site!
The MBC Student Ministry mission team traveling to World Changers in Cleveland, Ohio have arrived on site!
Opening Gathering
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 5, 2025 9:41 PM
Now that everyone is situated, we are getting our opening instructions and introductions to the World Changers staff.
Now that everyone is situated, we are getting our opening instructions and introductions to the World Changers staff.
World Changers Song
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 5, 2025 9:45 PM
Singing the World Changers song!
Singing the World Changers song!
Harmony Around The Table
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 6, 2025 10:47 PM
MBC adults plus Brayden and Rufio sharing a meal around the table before we went separate ways to worship at different churches in the Cleveland area.
MBC adults plus Brayden and Rufio sharing a meal around the table before we went separate ways to worship at different churches in the Cleveland area.
I Scream, You Scream...ICE CREAM
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 6, 2025 10:48 PM
PK, Savannah, and Abby are in the same crew doing a sports camp this week in addition to additional ministries each afternoon. But today, our crew - the Gospel Groupies - stopped for ice cream.
PK, Savannah, and Abby are in the same crew doing a sports camp this week in addition to additional ministries each afternoon. But today, our crew - the Gospel Groupies - stopped for ice cream.
The Problem of Your Disobedience
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 6, 2025 10:51 PM
Pastor Carney from a local church in Cleveland is our Guest Preacher and is bringing it! Great messages based on Jonah's story. Pastor Carney reminded us that we have an assignment from God and that the storms in our life derive from our disobedience. His encouragement was "if you want the storms to go away you have to get close to Jesus and starting talking to and about Him."
Pastor Carney from a local church in Cleveland is our Guest Preacher and is bringing it! Great messages based on Jonah's story. Pastor Carney reminded us that we have an assignment from God and that the storms in our life derive from our disobedience. His encouragement was "if you want the storms to go away you have to get close to Jesus and starting talking to and about Him."
Closing Each Night Together
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 6, 2025 10:55 PM
Every night we conclude with Church Group Devotions, and tonight we asked ourselves "why did we come here this week?" and "what do you expect God to do in/with you this week?" We also go around the horn sharing our Hope (God-moment), Dope (awesome), and Nope (bad/forgettable) moments with our group.
Every night we conclude with Church Group Devotions, and tonight we asked ourselves "why did we come here this week?" and "what do you expect God to do in/with you this week?" We also go around the horn sharing our Hope (God-moment), Dope (awesome), and Nope (bad/forgettable) moments with our group.
Day 1 (July 7, 2025): The Great Send Off
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 8, 2025 5:12 PM
On the first work morning, all the crews gather together for a devotion and prayer before we head off to our different sites.
On the first work morning, all the crews gather together for a devotion and prayer before we head off to our different sites.
Demo Day
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 8, 2025 5:15 PM
Eliezer and Olivia are on the same crew doing some demo on a porch before its rebuilt later this week.
Eliezer and Olivia are on the same crew doing some demo on a porch before its rebuilt later this week.
Paint Job on the "Biggest House"
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 8, 2025 5:19 PM
Kaylie and Stella are on the same crew whose task is to repaint the "biggest house" of any project at World Changers! Or so they say...
Kaylie and Stella are on the same crew whose task is to repaint the "biggest house" of any project at World Changers! Or so they say...
RuraLove in Cleveland (sort of)...
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 8, 2025 5:27 PM
Brayden and Rufio heard that one of the non-construction projects was to help Celebrate Recovery and a ministry they have which is very similar to RuraLove back home. Taking a break after reorgranizing an entire warehouse (which only took 1 day after the plan was to take 2 days to do it).
Brayden and Rufio heard that one of the non-construction projects was to help Celebrate Recovery and a ministry they have which is very similar to RuraLove back home. Taking a break after reorgranizing an entire warehouse (which only took 1 day after the plan was to take 2 days to do it).
Waves of Mercy. Waves of Grace.
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 8, 2025 5:31 PM
Eloize and Camden got exactly what they wanted! To work a VBS! Here they are leading worship with the kids.
Eloize and Camden got exactly what they wanted! To work a VBS! Here they are leading worship with the kids.
Church Clap or Sports Camp?
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 8, 2025 5:33 PM
Savannah and Abby are on the Sports Camp Crew but they took some time to do the Church Clap dance with the other adult leaders and some of our camp participants.
Savannah and Abby are on the Sports Camp Crew but they took some time to do the Church Clap dance with the other adult leaders and some of our camp participants.
Church Paint Job
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 9, 2025 9:55 PM
Ryan and Autumn are part of a painting team that is helping spruce up a local church. Autumn may have put her initials on the wall...
Ryan and Autumn are part of a painting team that is helping spruce up a local church. Autumn may have put her initials on the wall...
VBS Treats
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 9, 2025 9:59 PM
Camden and Eloize making some kind of banana split-like things at their VBS session!
Camden and Eloize making some kind of banana split-like things at their VBS session!
Kickball, Hula Hoops, and Nail Polish???
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 9, 2025 10:01 PM
During our sports camp today we were supposed to be playing kickball but Abby was chasing people with the hula hoop while Savannah was playing bubbles and chalk with some kids up front. After our sports camp, we went to a local nursing home and Savannah did her favorite thing - painting a woman's fingernails!
During our sports camp today we were supposed to be playing kickball but Abby was chasing people with the hula hoop while Savannah was playing bubbles and chalk with some kids up front. After our sports camp, we went to a local nursing home and Savannah did her favorite thing - painting a woman's fingernails!
Olivia Makes The Cut
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 9, 2025 10:04 PM
Olivia helping to cut the wood as the rebuild the porch.
Olivia helping to cut the wood as the rebuild the porch.
A Little Help From Our Friends...well, cousin
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 9, 2025 10:04 PM
Stella couldn't reach high enough to paint a spot so Kaylie lifted her up. Literally!
Stella couldn't reach high enough to paint a spot so Kaylie lifted her up. Literally!
Concert of Prayer
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 9, 2025 10:08 PM
Worship was a little different tonight. We participated in a concert of prayer - a time of intentional prayer, Scripture reading, and singing. What a powerful time for our youth ministry family!
Worship was a little different tonight. We participated in a concert of prayer - a time of intentional prayer, Scripture reading, and singing. What a powerful time for our youth ministry family!
A Life Changing Decision
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 9, 2025 10:10 PM
After the concert of prayer, Brayden had two calls to make. First, to put his faith and trust in Jesus Christ for the first time! Second, to his mom to tell her the big news! Praise God! He continues to work.
After the concert of prayer, Brayden had two calls to make. First, to put his faith and trust in Jesus Christ for the first time! Second, to his mom to tell her the big news! Praise God! He continues to work.
Going Door-to-Door
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 9, 2025 10:41 PM
Before VBS today, Eloize and Camden's group went prayer walking through the neighborhood. Here they are praying for a resident!
Before VBS today, Eloize and Camden's group went prayer walking through the neighborhood. Here they are praying for a resident!
Sharing the Gospel
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 9, 2025 10:48 PM
Abby is sharing the Gospel with a little girl at Sports Camp who didn't feel like she was worth anything because she thought she wasn't any good at soccer.
Abby is sharing the Gospel with a little girl at Sports Camp who didn't feel like she was worth anything because she thought she wasn't any good at soccer.
Getting Ready for Our Evening Off
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 9, 2025 10:53 PM
We were waiting on everyone to be able to leave for our afternoon/evening off and apparently Eloize had her stylist team getting her ready.
We were waiting on everyone to be able to leave for our afternoon/evening off and apparently Eloize had her stylist team getting her ready.
Night Out in Cleveland
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 9, 2025 11:16 PM
Here are some photos from our night out in Cleveland at the beach of Lake Erie, bowling, and dinner at the Happy Moose.
Here are some photos from our night out in Cleveland at the beach of Lake Erie, bowling, and dinner at the Happy Moose.
Your Love Is Lifting Me Higher!
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 11, 2025 10:47 PM
Thursday, the lift finally arrived and Kaylie and Stella took to the skies to pain the "Big House"
Thursday, the lift finally arrived and Kaylie and Stella took to the skies to pain the "Big House"
My Cup Runneth Over
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 11, 2025 11:00 PM
Camden playing some games with the VBS kids.
Camden playing some games with the VBS kids.
Let Everything That Has Breath...
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 11, 2025 11:03 PM
Thursday night worship. Because my praise is a weapon. It's more than a sound.
Thursday night worship. Because my praise is a weapon. It's more than a sound.
Worn Slap Out
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 11, 2025 11:11 PM
Brayden and Rufio worked so hard they fell asleep! And they may have found a PlayStation 2 and a new (to them) Xbox.
Brayden and Rufio worked so hard they fell asleep! And they may have found a PlayStation 2 and a new (to them) Xbox.
Final Day - 7/11 (= Free Slushies)
By Kris Hutchinson (PK) | July 11, 2025 11:20 PM
Gospel Groupies (PK, Abby, and Savannah) finished up sports camp by walking kids through the beads of salvation. Our site had 14 kids put their faith and trust this week!
We finished up sports camp then headed over to another site to help move some firewood, and we ran into none other than Rufio!
Then in honor of July 11 (7/11), we stopped at a local 7/11 station and got our free slushies!
Gospel Groupies (PK, Abby, and Savannah) finished up sports camp by walking kids through the beads of salvation. Our site had 14 kids put their faith and trust this week!
We finished up sports camp then headed over to another site to help move some firewood, and we ran into none other than Rufio!
Then in honor of July 11 (7/11), we stopped at a local 7/11 station and got our free slushies!
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Awesomeness going on up North sounds like!! God is so good. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.' Josh 1:9. One of my favorites. He's got you!!
Yay for Brayden's decision! Everyone looks like they are really serving God well. I am praying that God grows each of you and that He uses you to do amazing things for Him. Pay attention to God working around you and join in on His work. So proud of all of you!
So great to see & hear about all the wonderful doings for these awesome youth. Will be so excited to hear the stories when they get home. Keep spreading God's joy!!!
This past week was so fun. thanks to everyone for the awesome comments ❤️