Phil Houtz

Yosemite Originally uploaded by phoutz

“I’ve got a Jeep. I can drive anywhere!” Har, har har! So here’s how I spent the first part of my Yosemite weekend: digging the snow out from under my axles with a folding trench shovel the size of a coffee spoon. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad to have had the shovel.  No matter…

Just a few observations about the High School mission trip with YWAM Mission Adventures in San Francisco. After doing this trip for five years I have to say that it’s the best way to expose kids to inner-city missions. San Francisco is such a diverse city and the various neighborhoods are so accessible. The YWAM…

Here’s the crew, combined EPC and CPC high school groups on the final day in the YWAM center before heading home from a successful mission trip in San Francisco.

Last Day’s Chores at YWAM Originally uploaded by phoutz

Hugging a Tree When You Get Near It (Golden Gate Park) Originally uploaded by phoutz

The Triumverate at the Golden Gate Originally uploaded by phoutz

Holy Cow Originally uploaded by phoutz

South of the Financial District Is No Place to Be Homeless Originally uploaded by phoutz

Inhospitable Benches, Embarcadero Plaza Originally uploaded by phoutz

Homeless Plunge, Financial District Originally uploaded by phoutz

Talking to Tourists on Market Street Originally uploaded by phoutz

Performing at the Love Feast Originally uploaded by phoutz

Serving.Spaghetti for Love Feast Originally uploaded by phoutz

Praying for China in the Catacombs Originally uploaded by phoutz