What a day

After weeks and weeks of getting things ready and organizing projects, talking to residents and searching for sponsors...we finally made it.

Yesterday, it was such a joy to see so many faces coming in ready to work hard. It's always a nerve wracking process, worrying the week before if we will have enough volunteers or enough projects to send them on or enough money to buy supplies.

But yesterday, just as every day if every year, God provided exactly what we needed at exactly the right times. You'd think trusting Him would get easier, but it's still a struggle.

Thanks to all of the volunteers who came out! Thank you for partnering with us in this journey of restoration and renewal. We just plan everything an hope that those who are called will show up. You guys do the rest.

I can't wait to see what else The Lord has in store for OFPA this week. I can't wait to meet more residents and encourage more groups and group leaders.

I hope you can come and be a part of it!

-Sierra:)

2013: Day One

Today was so inspiring; over 50 volunteers joined us to serve on our first day. Some were friends, but many of them were people I had never met or even seen. They were strangers, but we all shared one purpose: restore the city of Anderson.

I watched them pick up trash, trim hedges and even demolish an old bathroom that will be remodeled throughout the week. These volunteers served with such kind and open hearts. It was not about them.

Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."

I am so thankful to be a very small part of this endeavor.

Courtney

It's almost here!

It's so crazy to believe that in just five days, OFPA 2013 will begin! For the past several months, we have been planning, calling, writing, and knocking. On Monday, it will be here! We will be in the area of 15th Street and 21st Street and Central and Jefferson. Meet us at Operation Love for some serious service.