Hurricane!

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true Laura 2006-10-02T00:35:00-07:00 2006-10-02T07:39:53Z 2006-10-02T07:39:53Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31283338.post-115977479366379085 Before and After

false Laura 2006-09-29T11:38:00-07:00 2006-09-29T19:12:44Z 2006-09-29T18:54:09Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31283338.post-115955604916916961 Thankful for you....

So here we are...Jake, Shane, Mark, Jake, Hans, Fred, Denise, Me, Melissa, Matty, Sabrina, Amanda, Alaina, Dan, Peter and Toni.

Training is over and I'm still trying to catch up on my sleep.

The pic above is from this past weekend. We were invited to King's Lake Camp up north of Deer Park, WA. We had a fun weekend full of camp fires, paddle boats, canoes, fish feeding, nature walking, food eating, movie making, guitar playing and many other things. It was a great way to end training before everyone gets on the road doing what they came here to do...RETREATS.

Lately I have really been appreciating the community I have around me. Not only REACH but the great Catholic people in Yakima that make it a priority to be in community and to support eachother in our walk with God. I so appreciate where God has brought me.

For those of you in the community (and with Reach) reading this...
thank you for sharing you life and your faith with me...you are really a blessing in my life.

Peace to you....Laura

PS...if you want to see more pics from the camping weekend
you can check out my myspace blog
www.myspace.com/lauramccain

false Laura 2006-09-12T17:27:00-07:00 2006-09-13T00:58:47Z 2006-09-13T00:42:08Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31283338.post-115810812832596393 Team Photo BLOOPERS!

So I took the pictures for the team pages (which you should check out!!) But all did not go smoothly. I thought you might enjoy these "out takes" from picture day.
Fred

Alaina

Hans

Mark

false Laura 2006-09-08T00:34:00-07:00 2006-09-08T08:21:06Z 2006-09-08T07:41:20Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31283338.post-115770128090305913 <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.reachym.com/blogs/laura/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <a href="http://www.reachym.com/blogs/laura/uploaded_images/DSCN0391-749767.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.reachym.com/blogs/laura/uploaded_images/DSCN0391-742637.JPG" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;"/> </a>Here's one of the first pics I've taken this year. The first pic is Jake W, Jake C, Peter and Shane at the Record Family's house. The second pic is Alaina happy about the pancakes. It was PJ's and Pancakes night. This is just one of the great things we've gotten to do so far this training.<br/> <br/>Since my last blog we have gone through almost 2 weeks of training, Melissa has joined the team so we now have 15 team members, they have been put into teams, we learned to swing dance at the Sevigny's and we have really bonded as a group. God is so Good. Continue to pray for us and all those that support and sponsor us. We could not do this with out them.<br/> <a href="http://www.reachym.com/blogs/laura/uploaded_images/DSCN0393-729662.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.reachym.com/blogs/laura/uploaded_images/DSCN0393-722334.JPG" style="cursor: pointer;"/> </a> </div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/31283338/115524620650381184" rel="service.edit" title="Psalm 115" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Laura</name> </author> <issued>2006-08-10T14:17:00-07:00</issued> <modified>2006-08-10T21:43:26Z</modified> <created>2006-08-10T21:43:26Z</created> <link href="http://www.reachym.com/blogs/laura/2006/08/psalm-115.html" rel="alternate" title="Psalm 115" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31283338.post-115524620650381184</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html">Psalm 115

Well, I'm back from Montana (I bet you didn't even realize I was gone!) and I'm in some disbelief that team begins in a mere 16 days! The summer has flown by.

I'm in my office reading through dramas so I can choose the ones the teams are doing this year and it's made me reflect on what a special ministry REACH is. I am living proof that the experience of a REACH retreat can change your life. This is not because anyone on REACH is so great...But because our God is so great. I first experienced REACH when I was 16 and I went in hoping to have a fun experience and left knowing that the God of the Universe loved me and knew my name. I was not alone and unlovable. I have not been the same since.

And now after a series of life events I won't bore you with, I am working at REACH and I am so blessed. God is still good and using this ministry to introduce Himself to youth and young adults around the country. He meets us where we are at whether it's a tiny town in South Dakota or the big city of San Diego...He finds us and loves us.

I have no idea if anyone reads this yet, but it's been nice to be introspective for a few moments. The new REACH year starts soon and then it will be busy, so it's good to remember why I'm here and who it's for.

"Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name give glory because of your faithfulness and love." Psalm 115: 1

Thanks for reading...
In Him,
Laura

false Laura 2006-07-25T14:07:00-07:00 2006-07-25T22:21:27Z 2006-07-25T22:21:26Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31283338.post-115386608600339041 Apply Early....Here's How

For the 2006-2007 REACH year we are hoping to have our teams filled by March!!!
We have 3 vans that have a total of 23 seats so they could really fill up fast. If you are considering REACH here are the steps you need to take..

1. Go to our website. (Good Job! You've already accomplished this step!)
2. Download the application pack.
3. Prayerfully fill it out and give your referrals to people.
4. Mail/fax/email you application to us and have your referrals do the same.
5. Wait for us to let you know if you are invited to interview.
6. If invited attend one of our interviews for a weekend of fun and seeking God's will.

Don't be afraid to apply now for 2007!

I'll be reposting this from time to time to remind you. REACH is such and awesome experience...Don't miss it!

Any other questions just let me know!
With hope,
Laura

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