Veterans Restoration Quarters Thank You

Hello Jonathan, I just wanted to thank you so much for coming and sharing with our ministry. Please tell the kids that they were a true blessing. Please don't forget us and keep ou ministry in your prayers. Send some photos and share stories if possible. Thanks again and God bless!!! Kelley Freeman, Volunteer Coordinator, ABCCM, Veteran's Restoration Quarters

Spain Thank You

Jonathan, Bill, and Youth,
I just wanted you all to know how proud I am of each and everyone of you! You did an awesome performance last night and I could see Jesus in your faces and in your singing and in your actions. You make me so proud! Your visit to the VA was particularly special to me, because I was a candystriper at the VA in Johnson City when I was 15 and 16. I know that it meant so much for those veterans to be around young people. I bet they'll be talking about your visit for a long time. Half of you are (were) my sweet little Mission Friends and it makes my heart proud to see how you have grown in Christ. Always keep Him in the center of your lives. Much love to each and everyone of you. - Miss Brenda Spain

Just arrived home safe. praise the Lord.
J Nelms

J Nelms

At the Biltmore

Dinner at the Moose Cafe

SInging for hotel staff

We had a great visit

We had a great visit at Elida Home Academy. We couldn't take pictures of the students but they were very appreciative of our concert.
J Nelms

Singing at Eliada Homes

FWD:Tonight Lisa Hammons

singing at Grassy Branch Baptist

The stick winners

Folk Art Center

Brothers in Christ!

FWD:

Singing at VA Hospital

J Nelms

Beautiful view

At The Cove

Saint Lawrence Basilica

Chi Rho

Battery Park

Singing at Baptist Home

The Baptist Home

departing the depot

The Fun Depot

rest break

don't pet the animals

we are at the Western North Carolina Nature Center. Lovely afternoon.

we can't take pictures of

we can't take pictures of the residents at the veterans quarters. They were very appreciative and responsive. -J Nelms

work detail

Cleaning out the cooler

Veterans Quarters

Glorious James and Gooberish McCartney

FWD:

Choir at Grace Baptist. Very good service.

Jacob Ramsaur has posted some

Jacob Ramsaur has posted some videos of last night on his Face book page. There are more photos there too. J Nelms

J Nelms

Bill presented Nathan with the Glory Stick for ministry above the call of duty. Julianna, our Queen Goober, gave her sceptor, the Goober Stick, to Chris for several occasions of gooberish behavior.

A couple of people brought their parrots to the park. They let several of our youth hold these beautiful birds. We sang some upbeat songs and the birds "danced" along.

This is another shot of the choir singing in Pritchard Park.

We had a great time in Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. We were surprised by how many people came to hear us sing. Nathan and James David played drums and Glenda played guitar with the choir. We sang some of the same songs several times because people kept coming and coming. Our team shared the gospel several people and prayed with others during our time in the park. It was a beautiful evening and a great time to be in this location.

Lisa is driving the equipment van. She is doing a great job, but we miss Mister Wayne.

Brogan and Maicie enjoying the drive along I-40 through the mountains.

Tracy Luna is driving the big bus. He has done a great job handling this vehicle in the narrow streets of Asheville. Continute to pray for our safety!

Chi Rho is on the road again!

D-Day Tomorrow

Get your rest. We will begin loading luggage at 7 am and depart at 8 am tomorrow. Sleep tight.

Biltmore Tour Added to Itinerary

Newsflash: Our plans for next Friday have changed. Instead of going to Ghost Town in the Sky, we will be touring the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. The Biltmore has extended a promotion that allows everyone under 18 to enter for free. We will provide a meal stipend sufficient to purchase lunch at the Biltmore Stables Restaurant as well. This is a late but great change to our itinerary. Note the old church bus in the image above. Chi Rho sang at the Biltmore on tour in 2005.

Tour 09 Logo

Homecoming Events

Home Concert
EVERYONE is encouraged to sing in the Chi Rho home concert on Sunday night, June 14. Even if you do not go on the trip, please join us for the concert, testimonies, fellowship, and awards. Trip participants will be wearing the trip T-shirt and everyone else is encouraged to wear the green Polo.
Fellowship on June 14
A church wide fellowship will be held following the Home Concert. Parents are encouraged to bring finger foods for the event. Marcie Manzaro will be coordinating the fellowship and you can call our music secretary Bobbie Gist for more information. End-of-year awards and senior journals will be presented at this event as well.

What to Wear on Choir Tour

· Saturday, June 6
AM—Casual traveling clothes
PM—same
· Sunday, June 7
AM—Chi Rho Polo and long khaki pants
PM—same, but take clothes in which to play softball
· Monday, June 8
AM—solid red, white, or blue shirt and nice shorts
PM—we will not return to hotel before evening so you will wear this all day
· Tuesday, June 9
AM—new 2009 tour shirts and long jeans
· PM—we will not return to hotel before evening so you will wear this all day
· Wednesday, June 10
AM—Chi Rho Polo and long khaki pants
PM—we will not return to hotel before evening so you will wear this all day
· Thursday, June 11
AM—new 2009 tour shirts and long jeans
PM—new 2009 tour shirts and nice shorts
· Friday, June 12
AM—comfortable traveling clothes for Ghost Town in the Sky
· Sunday, June 14,
· PM—new 2009 tour shirts and long khakis

What to Take on Trip

· Bible
· Green Chi Rho Polo
· New 2009 tour T-shirt
· Long khaki pants
· Modest shorts (within 3 inches of knee) Shorts can be denim or khaki
· Long blue jeans
· Solid colored short-sleeved T-shirt that is red, white, OR blue (do not wear a flag shirt)
· Undershirt for each day (we will wear both of the Chi Rho shirts on two days each)
· Softball glove if you want to play on Sunday evening at host church fellowship
· Walking shoes with closed-toes. Sandals (which includes flip-flops) are not permitted at ministry events.
· Rain gear (rain jacket, poncho, or umbrella)
· Swimsuit (optional). Must be a modest one piece suit. (tankini’s that do not show a bare midriff are permissible.)
· Money for some meals and snacks. You will need to pay for no more than five meals which would be about $50.
· Toiletries
· Pen/pencil for journaling
· Camera (optional)
· Snacks (optional)
· Great Christian attitude

Coming Schedule

Scheduled Chi Rho Events:
Saturday, June 6, 7:00 a.m.—load personal luggage
8:00 a.m.—depart for summer tour
Friday, June 12, 6:00 p.m.—return to Cookeville
Sunday, June 14,
5:00 p.m.—prepare for evening worship
6:00 p.m.—Chi Rho Home Concert
7:00 p.m.—Church and family fellowship
Wednesday, August 5, 5:00 p.m.—XP Ministry Council Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 5 p.m.—Weekly Rehearsals resume