Sunday, September 28, 2008

Covington, Kentucky

I am now in Covington, Kentucky. Last week, I walked 215,212 steps which amounts to approx. 105 miles. So, with that amount, I walked from Grove City, Ohio to Covington, Kentucky.

Last week was a "peak" week for me walking. I had some high step totals and I had some low step totals. Here is how the week broke down:

Sunday - 13,811
Monday - 50,175
Tuesday - 35,011
Wednesday - 20,424
Thursday - 45,762
Friday - 21,917
Saturday - 28,112

Here is the map:

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

50,000+ Steps

Yesterday, was the most steps that I have taken in one day. Over the course of the day, I took 50175 steps which is approx 24.5 miles. I had to take some extra steps to make up for my short-fall on Sunday.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Week 1: The Photo

This is where I would be:

Week 1 Recap

Week 1 is in the records book and I made a small dent in the journey. If I can maintain this pace, it will take 20 weeks. I am hoping to increase it by a little bit while the weather is still nice outside.

Here are the number of steps that I took each day and the total miles for the week.

Week 1 Total: Walk To New Orleans

Sunday - 38,927
Monday - 23,761
Tuesday - 41,271
Wednesday - 23,131
Thursday - 47,814
Friday - 25,871
Saturday - 18,011

Total For Week: 218,786 (107 miles)

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Donations

Here is the new "flier" that will be in the worship bulletin and on the tables in Room 100 and 200. I hope and pray that you will be willing to sponsor this trip. This trip will be a great experience for the students going on the trip.

The Walk to New Orleans

Sponsor our Director of Youth & Family Minister as he walks to New Orleans and back. The journey is 2012 miles. All donations will go to cover the transportation cost to New Orleans (July 21-27, 2009)

__________ .01 a mile = $ 20.12
__________ .02 a mile = $ 40.24
__________ .03 a mile = $ 60.36
__________ .04 a mile = $ 80.48
__________ .05 a mile = $ 100.60
__________ .06 a mile = $ 120.72
__________ .07 a mile = $ 140.84
__________ .08 a mile = $ 160.96
__________ .09 a mile = $ 181.08
__________ .10 a mile = $ 201.20

Name: __________________________________

The donations will be “due” upon his completion of the journey (March ??)

http://walktoneworleans.blogspot.com/

On The Back: More Info

2009 ELCA National Gathering: “Big Easy”
Jesus Justice Jazz, the theme for the 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering, draws from the rich faith history, diverse cultures, and arts of New Orleans. It will stretch our understanding of what it means to live in relationship and service with each other in the manner of Christ... for life... wherever we are!

The Gathering program will be different than Gatherings before. Planning teams are working with local congregations and organizations, young people, and the city to pay attention to what makes the city of New Orleans unique, as well as better understanding the changes it is going through as the entire Gulf Coast region continues to recover after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The focus will be on service and justice as we live our shared reality as Christians: Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered, and sent for the sake of the world.
What remains the same about the Gathering is that youth and adults are immersed in worship, music, Bible study, service, learning, play, prayer, the witness of faithful leaders from around the world, reflection, caring for others, and new friendships. The Gathering is a time of change and growth because we gather in the presence of God's Spirit with others who journey with Jesus
How do You Desire to Make a Difference?

In the 2009 Gathering, all participants will be invited into a Jesus Justice Jazz journey, with three specially crafted days or times of:

• discovering our deep gifts and callings (Jesus),
• deep serving which leans toward justice (Justice), and
• deep and delightful improvising/playing/imagining (Jazz)
of life with Jesus, for Justice!

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THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT !!!!

Monday, September 15, 2008

The Walk Has Begun

Yesterday was my first day out walking. I want to thank those who have chosen to "sponsor" me in the walk and I hope that over the next few weeks, more people will be willing/able to sponsor the walk. The money raised will greatly benefit our team as we head to New Orleans for our servanthood event.

I wanted to start the journey off with a great start, thus I "pushed" myself a little with a early morning walk (4 am) and finished the day with about 19 miles under my belt.

The blog will be updated once or twice a week. We will give the weekly update and upload the map to give a visual. Have a great day.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

The Journey

Here is a "test" page for me. I am trying to figure out the best program and photo shop of my journey and I think (emphasis on think) that this might be the best option:



Each week, I am going to "add the destination" of where I would be. Thus, "A" will be Wooster, Ohio and "B" will be week 1, "C" will be Week 2 and so forth ......

If you click on the map, it will enlarge

The journey begins in 4 days. We register for the convention in 4 days as well. Of course registration is at 1:01 am ET

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

The Map



Wooster, Ohio is in the northeastern section of Ohio and Big Easy (New Orleans) is in the boot of Louisiana. The journey is 1,006 miles each way. Thus, the round trip will be 2012 miles. I am going to begin the journey (keeping track of the trek) on Sunday, September 14th.

I am hoping that I can locate a tracking map program to give updates. At the very least, I will be marking how many miles I have walked and what town/state I would be in if I am making the actual walk.

My goal is to walk there and back in 6 motnhs. We will see how it goes.

Would you consider "sponsoring" or "making a pledge" to the walking cause.

My walk to New Orleans begins in 5 days. Please follow me on my journey. This blog page will be updated with the walk, Gathering News, and information regarding youth and the trip.

Thanks,
Jeff