Day 3

Here are day two pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/dumcyouthgroup/DayTwo

Here are day three pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/dumcyouthgroup/DayThree

Today was a beautiful day in Portland. The locals were talking about how they do not get this much sun! Looks like we brought good weather. We loaded up at First UMC in Portland and we were off to St. Mary Cathedral, which is known for their wonderful stained glass and structural design. Check out the picture link at the start of this blog entry. Deacon Tom guided us throughout his church explaining how every design of the glass and the particulars of the church. The youth took a lot of pictures and were interested in the amazing stained glass. I was surprised to learn that the Catholic church is moving to baptism by immersion for infants and adults. Wow, for a Baptist that is a BIG deal. The deacon remarked that they wanted to closely follow the early tradition of baptism by dunking, dipping, or immersion – which is the “baptizo” in the Greek New Testament.

After leaving the catholic church we headed to The Rose Garden in Portland. I have never seen so many different kinds of roses. Big, little, small, smelly, pink, red, orange, and yellow. Again, check out the pictures. It was there that we learned that Tucker Richard died today. The group took time to pray for the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the you all.

We then let the youth and adults spend time in Pioneer Square in downtown Portland. Being in downtown Portland nothing like being in downtown D.C. Portland is such a kind city… clean too. We let the youth eat at the mall, check out Nike Town, and look around the city (in groups of 3 or more of course).

Now, the concert is starting here in Mcminville, OR and the youth just finished a wonderful dinner provided by the church community. The church is yoked by a Methodist and Lutheran church. It works well here. The youth sound amazing and the Mass in G is just awesome. You all should be proud of them.