http://fortressydc.org Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:11:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In mid-January, the youth group from MacArthur Park Church of Christ in San Antonio was in town to attend Winterfest, a regional youth event held each year in Arlington. Most youth groups spend Saturday afternoon at malls, movies, and other entertainment venues. MacArthur Park decided they’d rather spend the time doing ... http://fortressydc.org/2010/01/28/volunteer-stories/ “Take nothing for the journey except a staff--- no bread, no bag, no money in your belts.”  -Mark 6:8 We don’t need anything but ourselves to spread the gospel---only us. Whether we’re at the pool, in school or in public we just need the belief that He is with us, and wants ... http://fortressydc.org/2009/08/04/farragut-day-4/ “Now I beg You, forgive my sin…so that I may worship the Lord.” -1 Samuel 15:18 We all need to ask for forgiveness---a chance to redeem ourselves before the majesty of the King. I need forgiveness. You need forgiveness. The children here at Fortress need forgiveness. It’s a part of the cycle ... http://fortressydc.org/2009/07/30/farragut-day-3/ “LORD, I know you can do everything. You make plans, and nothing can change or stop your plans.” -Job 42:2 God is love. Sometimes it’s hard to just stop and soak it all in. How majestic our Father is…how beautifully perfect His creation is—made just for our pleasure. I think today has ... http://fortressydc.org/2009/07/29/farragut-day-2/ “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness.” -Psalm 100:1-2 SHOUT FOR JOY TO THE LORD. I feel like I don’t ever choose to just rejoice the King of Kings. I never just thank Him that I was created “…on purpose, for a purpose.” as said ... http://fortressydc.org/2009/07/28/farragut-day-one/ My name is Christy Blevins. I’m sixteen years old…well, seventeen in a month. I was born and raised fifteen long hours from Fort Worth in Knoxville, Tennessee. I love children and aspire to one day teach and minister to those who don’t have access to free education. Missions – well, ministry- ... http://fortressydc.org/2009/07/28/guest-blogger-christy-blevins-knoxville-tn/ By Emily Griekspoor Riverwalk Church of Christ, Wichita, KS In mid-June, a number of high schoolers from my youth group at RiverWalk Church of Christ traveled to Fort Worth, Texas for a mission trip. We weren’t really sure what we were going to do or what would be expected of us. We ... http://fortressydc.org/2009/07/01/riverwalks-mission-trip-to-fortress/ June 25, 2009 Today, Thursday, was our last day with the kids. It was so sad seeing them leave. Most everyone in our group connected with at least one child and to think that we might not get to see them again was heart wrenching. We all said our good-byes and ... http://fortressydc.org/2009/06/29/week-2-day-4/ Today was bittersweet for the volunteers working with the pre-k students.  Some of the girls played with my hair for a good bit and then had lots of fun at the creative center dressing up. We took tons of pictures for our mission scrapbook back home, and the Fortress kids ... http://fortressydc.org/2009/06/25/summer-jam-week-2-day-3/ The second day of our experience was just as great as the first. The three through five year olds were pumped up and ready for fun. Every moment you spend with them is an absolute blast. Their smiling faces and sincere laughter make you fall in love with each and ... http://fortressydc.org/2009/06/24/summer-jam-week-2-day-2/