When I told people I was heading to Philly on mission trip I got mixed reactions. Some wondered why I would head to one of the oldest cities in the US to preach the gospel. Wasn't Pennsylvania founded … Read more about Bubbles, Laughs, and Jesus
The Least of These — Making a Difference in Philly
The sound of the El rattled above us and a drug dealer at the end of the block hocks his wares. Just steps away are several ministries devoted to helping the down and out. One of them is a … Read more about The Least of These — Making a Difference in Philly
A Worthy Week (photo blog)
This past week has been filled with VBS, kids, homeless ministry and friends! Destiny and Grace picking up garbage in the Varaso's neighborhood. With something as simple as picking up trash, … Read more about A Worthy Week (photo blog)
Dignified Homelessness
One of the opportunities the team had this week was to help out at St. Francis Inn in Kensington. Most would say that Kensington is one of the most hopeless neighborhoods in Philly. There are … Read more about Dignified Homelessness
New Opportunites
One of the things that we have the privilege of doing this week is VBS. The Varasos open up their back yard and we invite kids from the neighborhood to hang out, play games, and learn … Read more about New Opportunites
Lay Your Burdens Down
Frank and Elizabeth are our Philadelphia contacts where they live and ministry in Kensington. The world would look at this neighborhood and see nothing worthwhile, nothing of value. They look at their … Read more about Lay Your Burdens Down
Why Go to Philadelphia?
The city of Brotherly Love is the 5th populous city in the United States and the largest city in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a city steeped in American history. It houses Independence Hall, the … Read more about Why Go to Philadelphia?
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Mission trips are a time for new experiences. They are a time for you to try new things. They are a time for you to have conversations with people you don't know. They are a time for you to get deeper … Read more about Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Putting Families First
Family trips are an awesome opportunity for parents, children, relatives and more to join together to serve those less fortunate, both domestic and abroad. Adventures is one of only a handful of … Read more about Putting Families First