Our final batch of service projects this year was certainly interesting, and in some cases, difficult, like last quarter. We have decided that Vessel will not schedule projects on a quarterly basis. To assure we can adequately fulfill people's needs, our new goal is to complete 4-5 projects every three months. This timeline will allow us much more flexibility than the former. It was a huge challenge to try to complete 2-5 projects in one day; we ended up having to return to s

We had a multitude of challenges throughout this quarter in completing projects. Between reschedules of those in need and complications with the gravity of the projects, we had to complete most of these over the course of two months. It was difficult, but the Lord is faithful in all things, and these projects were blessed nonetheless! The first one was for Ella May Voyles who lives a mere 10 minutes down the road from me (Blairsville). This sweet lady is living in a very smal

This month we hosted three projects that were all quite different. First off there was a need for one of our students to secure a vehicle as his old one was falling apart. Through some phone calls, repairs, and funding, we were able to freely give this young adult a van. This member is one of our most outspoken and on-fire young adults when it comes to his faith. He has encouraged so many of us with his passion for the Lord. It was truly wonderful to be able to give back to h

Projects this month were both familiar and surprising. Right when you think you know what to expect, the Lord shows more of how unique He has planned this world of ours! Everything from snow to distinctive reactions occurred on our service day. We had three projects, and each has a very different and interesting story attached. ​ The first project was a return visit to Mountain Fellowship Camp in Suches, GA. A Vessel group cleaned up a ton of brush from the many storms that h

I happened to be reading in Acts just a couple days before our service projects, and verses 18-35 really stuck out to me. Paul gives this beautiful, heartfelt speech that covers what the Apostle accomplished in Christ in Asia. He looks to the near future, where he sees tribulation and affliction coming. Lovingly, he shares the truth of Christ, his boldness among them, and warns them of the challenges to come. It is a wonderful passage worth reflection. Verse 35 is what sticks

The Lord has kept us busy this year with projects! It has been a blessing to have so many more come through this year as more people are hearing of our efforts. Two of the four projects this time around were going back to projects we made a lot of headway with but hadn't gotten a chance to completely finish. Ruth and Maine' needed to have their stairs completed and ramp adjusted respectively. Our guys did a wonderful job serving these two ladies. In addition to these projects

We hit a milestone July 10th... Vessel completed 5 service projects in one day! The Lord moved in a special way, allowing us to accomplish so much in our service and ministering. The humidity and heat were challenging, but by grace and sweat, at least 5 peoples lives were touched. Our first project was for First Fruits, a ministry under The Ridge Community Church. This wonderful group of people, led by Gina Huff, goes around the community, offering hot meals and the gospel to

Two of our three projects consisted of return trips to projects from back in March. We visited Mountain Fellowship Camp again to clean up debris from a couple of big spring storms. With the camp being so large, we sent around 12 volunteers to gather, cut, and remove branches, logs, leaves, and sticks. This camp in Suches is one of the few influential Christian establishments in the area and is a privilege for us to serve in! If you have a group of youth that you would like to

It is both exciting and heart wrenching to talk about our first batch of service projects in the year 2021. The Lord did work through each project, and while some were entirely positive and feel-good in nature, there was one that is tough to sit on, though we trust God in what was accomplished and what we aim to accomplish in the future. The first of three was our biggest project. We sent a large group out to Mountain Fellowship Camp in Suches, GA. They serve quite a few peop

Our last batch of service projects for the year... and as usual we had an interesting variety of projects on our hands. God provided us with challenging dilemmas this go around, but by faith and hard work, we managed to knock out all 3 projects! The first was a return trip to Carrols home in Blairsville, where a small crew was tasked with figuring out how to fix her leaking gutters and rotting fascia board. Thankfully, with a few trips to Home Depot and some patience, they we

This month, we had two projects in two very different locations. Locally in Blairsville, we helped a lady named Carol who had several building-related projects she needed done on her home. Led by Kris Groover, a team went out to redo the siding on her shed and the banisters on her porch. She was very grateful for the work done by our group, and we plan to go back hopefully in November to attend to her property again. ​ Two hours away in Atlanta, GA, we took our main workforce

This Saturday we were able to accomplish two service projects: A return trip to the Ledford family and an outing to Project Chimps. At the Ledford's, we finished all the siding and kitchen cabinet replacement. The family now has a functional home to raise their family in. The Lord provided for the Ledford's, and God gets the glory! Projects Chimp is a sanctuary for chimpanzees that have lived some or all of their lives in experimental science labs. They are given a home to li

Getting these projects set up in May was a challenge as recent quarantine made planning more difficult. The Lord came through though as we were able to accomplish two service projects. These particular projects will require return work days as there are still needs that we will take on in the coming months. Our first project was for the CLC (Christian Learning Center) in Blue Ridge, GA. This little non profit is an important part of the community in that they offer electives

This batch of projects was the most challenging yet -- not because of the labor involved, as our volunteers yet again poured themselves out, conquering all that we had on the agenda, and in turn sharing a witness for the kingdom. These projects were testing due to some surrounding circumstances. Everything from potential rain, missing supplies, scheduling issues, and many other small hiccups threatened to greatly complicate what God had set before us. But we remember where it

This time, our volunteers took on three service projects. The first was a return project to Sue's, where we had put in a french drain back in late February. This time, we demoed her kitchen cabinets, moved in her new furniture, cut back her grape vines that had overrun her deck, dug up and leveled out the ground behind and on the sides of her house, and cleaned out the cluttered storage area under her house. While that job was underway, we sent two volunteers to Ava's place,

God blessed our team of 20 with three projects across Young Harris, Blairsville and Blue Ridge. For one woman, we built a protective barrier for her trash cans to keep out wild animals. We also did several installation and building projects for a pastor of a small church. Lastly, we tackled one of the most intensive home hoarding situations any of us had ever seen. Much was accomplished, and the hands and feet of Christ were shown through our wonderful volunteers! Even though

Vessel Ministry took on two service projects this time. The first was in Morganton, GA, digging a new water line for an elderly woman who had been getting her water from the nearby creek. Our crew dug over 200 feet about a foot and a half deep for a new line. She now has running water. Our second job was in Blairsville, GA. Our work there included inside clean up of Sue's house, carpet removal and a new hardwood floor, outside trash clean up, and biggest of all, a French drai