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  • Day Two (now with pictures!)

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    Before I get going on the happenings of our life here at Rehoboth, we were not affected by Japan’s 8.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred around 1:00 pm our time yesterday. Our prayers are with the relief effort of the many aid workers in Japan and the surrounding costal communities. As far as I know, there was no…

  • Our first day at Rehoboth

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    When we arrived at Rehoboth Children’s home in the little hours of the morning it was very quiet. It was around 2 am and everyone was asleep, and we wished that we could be sleeping. That is one thing that a 24 hour journey will do to you, with little rest and uncomfortable confines. This…

  • The “I suck at blogging, so here is what I’ve been up to” post

    The “I suck at blogging, so here is what I’ve been up to” post

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    Well, it sure has been a while now, hasn’t it? Boy do I have a lot to share! First I would like to start of with talking about the upcoming trip to the Philippines. For those of you that don’t know. Jess and I are going to be traveling to the Philippines next week to…

  • Jim Litle

    Jim Litle

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    Jim Litle shares a bit about the upcoming trip to the Philippines in March, 2011. Click through to see the video!

  • Fun Weekend

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    Jess and I had the opportunity to go to Georgetown Lake this last weekend to spend time with my Brother, his wife Annie and their recently turned one-year-old Evelyn. Click through for some pictures!

  • Story Mill

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    The story mill in Bozeman, MT is probably one of my favorite places to visit when I feel the muse to take some picture. It is probably cliche for me to continue to go there, as it is popular among the photography crowd, but I do enjoy the vacant structure. However, I am unsettled at…

  • Josh McKenzie

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    Josh McKenzie, leader of the Montana short term mission team, lays out the basic of what will be done once the team of 14 individuals travels to Rehoboth Children’s Home in the Philippines, in March of 2011. The team will be aiding in the construction of a medical center. If you would like to support…

  • Pancake Breakfast and Raffle Fundraiser

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    Come support a local team. They are headed to Rehoboth Children’s Home in the Philippines to assist in building a medical clinic. On January 29th at New Hope Bible Church in Belgrade, MT, we are hosting a Pancake Breakfast and Raffle Fundraiser. The event will be from 7:30-10:00am. Suggested donations are $5 for adults and…

  • Immunizations: CHECK!

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    Jess and I are now immunized for our trip to the Philippines in March. Please continue to follow thepowell.com during this time of preparation. I hope to get some interviews of the various team members up shortly.

  • Support Letter

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    The time is getting closer for Brent and I to go over to the Philippines. It is approaching much faster than we had anticipated. With this, we are finding that the next two months are going to be filled with meetings to get to know our team, fundraisers, finding support financially and prayerfully, and preparing…

  • Christmas Stroll

    Christmas Stroll

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    The annual Christmas stroll in Bozeman, MT. The city of Bozeman closes down a portion of downtown and invites vendors and artists to come and entertain the town. Shot with a Nikon D3100 and quickly edited with iMovie.

  • Bridger Ridge Hike

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    Video journaling a hike along the Bridger ridge trail. Shot with a Canon Vixia HF10 and edited in iMovie ’09. Music is “The Theme” by E C H O E D