Hot Fun in the Summer Time

Monday, July 13th, 2026

The day started with 3 of the group going on a gentle 5 mile run.  The rest of us started with breakfast  made by Team C - Gene, Melanie, and Barbara.  Gene made his fabulous scrambled eggs.  Cereal, yogurt, and fresh blackberries supplied by Barbara's co-worker were also enjoyed.  We had a morning of some free time and team building.  We shared what kind of vehicle we would be.  Mini Cooper, Suburban, MacGyver's truck, and the engine at the back of a train, to name a few.  You figure out who was which vehicle.  The team building activity involved the group trying to move our new friend Pikachu from one side of the blanket to another.  Much hilarity ensued but the group was finally successful. (Barbara was greatly entertained watching the event unfold.)

We then drove to Deer Creek Canyon Park for a very hot hike and picnic lunch.  We might have made a better decision - like going earlier before it got hot.  Our morning runners did the entire 3 mile loop.  We experienced how hot 95 degrees can be at a mile high but at least it was a dry heat.  We headed back to church for a brief rest period and then headed out for our service projects. We did get to see an elk herd on the way back to the church.

We split into three groups to work with Denver Rescue Mission at three different locations.  Katie and Brian went to The Crossing and helped serve about 90 people, including families.  Anna, Cora, Pam, Joel, and Tyler went to Lawrence Center and served around 300 meals to men.  Tyler registered the guests.  Pam served bread.  Cora provided ice water.  Anna "sporked" (You've seen Toy Story, right? :) ) the plate and then handed the full plates to the guests.  By all reports, Joel was quite the entertaining dessert salesman.  Caleb, Zach, Melanie, Gene, and Barbara served around 400 meals to men at 48th Street Center.  For those of us that have served at Wilhelmina Gill, it was a much more intense experience.  It was 400 non-stop plates in 75 minutes.  Barbara put bread on the plate, Zach added chicken, Gene served the squash, Melanie added pasta with vegetables, and Caleb added sweet potatoes.  He also "sporked" the plate.  Perhaps a family skill set?

We then met up at Snarf's Sandwich shop, just in time to split up again.  Joel, Gene, Melanie, Pam, Brian, and Tyler went to After Hours Denver (Check them out at www.afterhoursdenver.org to learn more about  their awesome ministry!) to help make sandwiches and participate in their worship service.  It was nice for us to see Tyler reconnect with people he ministered to and with while living in Denver.  Because it was at The Dive-Inn and you had to be 19 or older, the youth weren't able to attend this.  So Cora, Anna, Katie, Zach, Caleb, and Barbara (the youth) stayed at Snarf's for some dinner and sodas (a surprisingly delightful sandwich place).   Our conversation covered both fun and serious topics.  

We are now back at our home base and sharing our day with you.  We hope you are enjoying our adventures.  We appreciate your prayers and support!

Team C - Gene, Melanie, and Barbara









Comments

  1. Molly StasielukJuly 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM

    It just made my day so see a picture of Bob!!!!! Hope he id having a good time too (I’m sure he is working hard)

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  2. Melissa EdmanJuly 16, 2026 at 3:11 PM

    Quite a team! LUMC rocks xo

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