SPRING BREAK

So I know that I have not updated in a very long time, and I am sorry for that. I think I even forgot I had blog for a while. But I have some exciting news to share. If you have seen my facebook recently, then you will most likely know that the camp I work at gets to take 11 of our middleschoolers on a trip to New Mexico for spring break this year. It seemed so far away, but I can't believe that it is now just around the corner! My co-workers and I made a pdf poster with info about the trip and how people can help donate, but, sadly, I cannot figure out how to post it on here. So the next best thing is to copy and paste the info.

The trip is less than 2 weeks away, but we still need to raise $1000-$2000 more. We can still accept money after we go on the trip, so if you are feeling particularly charitable, then here is an amazing opportunity! What better way to really try and engage with our kids on a spiritual level, then by taking them away over Easter and teaching them the true meaning of the Holiday. So this is what the pdf says (if you want a copy to show to people, let me know and I can email it to you!):

"Last year donors made an incredible trip happen for 21 Camden kids. This year we are hoping you can help us pull it off again. From the 3rd to the 8th of April, we have an awesome opportunity of taking 11 kids and 5 staff from our camp to Albuquerque, New Mexico for a spring break they will never forget.

On a weekend trip to Pennsylvania, one of our fifth graders refused to believe it when we left Camden--he had never been out of the city before. Imagine the excitement of being over 2,000 miles from home for eleven more kids like Ricardo! Even the plane ride offers a new and exciting adventure!

Some exciting plans we have include:... See more
- Hiking through the Sandia Mountains
- Camping under the stars
- Exploring the dunes of the White Sands desert
- Staying for 2 nights at Fort Lonetree Camp, which includes rock climbing, horseback riding, archery, zip line, and many other outdoor activities

We need to raise $9,000 to make these plans a reality. This includes $360 for each plane ticket and $90 a night at Fort Lonetree, as well as money for food, gas, and other necessities.

Without your help, this trip will not be possible. By sponsoring part or all or a child's trip, coming up with your own unique fund-raising strategy, or giving whatever God has placed on your heart, you can be a part of this amazing experience. Every gift, idea, or prayer is a tremendous blessing.

Ways you can donate are:
- Sending a check, made payable to UrbanPromise Ministries, with "Grace spring break trip" in the memo line, addressed to Garrett Poper, c/o P.O. Box 1079 Camden, NJ 08105.
- Online at http://upusa.servicenetwork.com/Donate2.asp?Purpose=UP&AdCode=CSP , making sure to put "Grace spring break trip" in the tag line.... See more

If you have any questions you can contact Garrett at 505-417-9767. Thank you for all of your love and support!!

Garrett, Lizzie, Matt and Rachel"

Thanks for being a trooper if you read all of that! I hope that you are all doing well and that you are enjoying this beautiful spring that God is blessing us with :)

Rach