Brunch at Mimi’s Café is always a good idea
Not a lot of news to print on this first report. Why? Sunday was a travel day–a time for leisurely fun and fellowship between ATOR team members. Here’s a brief recap: Mallory left AZ Saturday and flew to L.A. where she rented a van for us. She drove to Casa O’Connor in North Hollywood early Sunday morning to rendezvous with Sally, Gary, Stephanie, Raul, Dave and Yara. Sally and Mallory drove up the 99 freeway, stopping at Mimi’s Café for breakfast.
Later in the afternoon the two vehicles pulled into Casa Hall in Yuba City, home of dear friends Tom and Evi. This group was joined by Jurgen and Joan who had flown in from Canada–and boy were her arms tired. Sam and Heather Walker also dropped down from Paradise to join in the fellowshipping activities.
Despite Mama Bear’s admonitions the team was permitted Super Bowl privileges while getting to know one another better. Sunday evening the team then drove about 90 minutes north to Chico, just outside of Paradise, where they will be staying.
I may have missed a detail or two but the worst you can say is this is incomplete news–not fake news. Below are a bunch of pics to help you get to know the team better as A Tour Of Roses prepares their assault of sharing God’s extravagant love with the fire-torn town of Paradise, CA
Mimi’s Cafe
“Dear Lord, Please let my food come before malnutrition sets in . . . “
Gary learns the lesson of the Beatles: All you need is—well, you know . . .
“Hep me! Hep me! I been hip-mo-tized!!!”
CASA HALL IN YUBA CITY
ATOR alums reunite as Sally stares down the paparazzi
Spirituality reigns on Super Bowl Sunday
Mallory proves some kids never grow up
Just chillin’ with the Halls
“I can’t believe the 49ers lost that game . . . “
Thanks for stopping by. Even if you don’t get an email reminder you can check in daily by following this link and bookmarking it. See you tomorrow when we share the teams opening foray onto the streets of Paradise.
Love seeing this, and have gotten lots of info from FB, Sally, Prayer Team, etc. Keep up the good fight and we really appreciate the updates. Blessings
Thank you, my friend, for all your prayers and interceding for us!! It is good–hard, but good!!
Now that was a fun read!
Leave it to Michael to make A Tour of Roses a “romp!”
Great to hear from you all. Praying that all these initial glitches will be behind you and that you will daily continue to pull strong together and find great encouragement as you minister in compassion to those in this devastated community. Our love and prayers are with you all especially in the areas of physical health and strength. Jxx
Thank you, Janice!! You are always so very encouraging!!
Love to all of you from up here in Canada where apparently flying by using our arms is the norm. Will follow with great interest all of your adventures, if for no other reason than I can see some GRASS in your pictures. I remember what that looked like …..
God be with you all. Look forward to travelling along side you each day in prayer. (no arms needed !!)
Ha! Ha! Enjoy the pictures of green… and pray for new trees, new life, new hope… Thank you!!
Love the “Getting to know you ” first email update. Looks like the initial prayer requests for safe travels to Paradise has been answered very well by all the smiles on your faces. Looking forward to seeing the spiritual healing that I am sure will be taking place in Paradise through your ministry “of the Roses”.
Prayers for great connections between each of you, the Holy Spirit and those that have been affected by the devastation caused by the fires. May the peace of Christ, the healing from the Holy Spirit and the love of God be with each person that you minister to, as well as with the team.
Thanks, Gloria! Really appreciate all your prayers!!