Mission Trip to Mexico

Hello, friends. Laurie Rahn received and update from our team in Juarez, Mexico.



Hello, everyone!
Just thought I would send you all an update on our group in Mexico. After a longer-than-expected trip from Colorado to Mexico, all seems to be going well. They had their first work day yesterday in 105 degree heat. There were a few people who had to sit down and felt a bit dizzy but no major issues with the heat. Since there are so many people, they are building 17 houses! They worshiped together last night and will be going to the Mexican church tonight. Since they got into Juarez so late Saturday (or early Sunday I should say) they did not go to church Sunday morning. There will be a variety show on Wednesday night and Thursday they dedicate the houses.

Keep raising them up in prayers so that this trip brings them closer in their relationships with God and with each other.

God's peace,

Laurie

safeTALK - Suicide Prevention Training

The Outreach Committee presents an opportunity of critical importance and you are invited...

Thursday, June 19th @ 6:30p.m. Southern Hills will host "safeTALK" a free, suicide prevention training presented by a HELP!Line Center suicide prevention specialist. The interactive training will last 2 - 2.5 hours and will help participants learn how to recognize persons with
thoughts of suicide and to connect them to suicide intervention resources. Participants will also learn the TALk steps, receive hands-on training and leave with a pocket card reminder of the TALK steps.

To participate, please put your name on the sign up sheets that will be in church on Sunday or email Jen Abels at jenabels@iw.net so that we have an idea of how many people will come. The training can accommodate up to 30 participants - so please invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers! The trainers have stated that anyone over the age of 15 is welcome to attend.