MOVE08-Thursday-Middle School

Today was the MOST AMAZING DAY! The Oasis team started off the day at Faith Mission in Elkhart. We were put to work at the Thrift Store. If you have never been there it is a place for residents of Faith Mission and the public to purchase gently used items such as clothes and household items. The funds raised at the Thrift Store go back into the programs at Faith Mission. The students worked today assisting the staff and residents of Faith Mission sorting through donations that people have left and in organizing the warehouse. The work that our students did today saved the staff of Faith Mission about 2 weeks of work. We then headed to the main center of Faith Mission and we were given a tour of the facility where we learned about all the programs that Faith Mission provides to residents of the Mission and those in need from the Elkhart area. We enjoyed a picnic type lunch on the lawn at Faith before heading to our next destination, Hannah’s House, in Mishawaka. Hannah’s House is a place that provides guidance and assistance for pregnant girls and women in need. The team worked inside cleaning from top to bottom. Windows, doors, baseboards, cupboards, nothing was left unturned. Outside we worked on washing the siding of the house, cleaning out the shed, pulling weeds, and cleaning the fences. The staff at Hannah’s House was so grateful for all that the team accomplished. They provided us with yummy cookies and plenty of cold bottles of water. I am so proud of each and every student and leader on this team. Everyone is having a GREAT time, keep praying for our team and the work we have ahead over the next few days.
-Tammy Lausman (MOVE08 Middle School Team Leader)