Well to kick off our 6th day in Turks and Caicos, some of us morning risers went to the beach at 6:00 AM to pray and spend time with God. Soon after that, we did an assembly at a Primary School. To start it all the team members performed “Jump”, and then Kris and his gang did the doctor skit, which was hilarious. Tyler and Troy both did awesome as they shared their testimonies to the students. We didn’t have props to do “Set Me Free”, so instead Deanna’s team did “Everything”. I(Jourdan) tasted my lips after the drama and realized that they were salty from all the sweat..:)..in which Shayna made fun of. The school bell initiated that the kids had to go back to class to take exams. Some of us went to talk to 6th graders going into high school and some went to the 4 and 5 year old rooms. We prayed with the 6th graders, to stay active in Christ and not to give into temptations. The group that went to the youngins room, just played and had a good time with them.
After going to the school, we left to get lunch back at the hotel. First, we played the toothpick game in the pool where you grab the toothpick when it rises to the top of the pool. Aaron Stewart, Brooke Sheesly, and Jourdan Alioth with her inner Rich Alioth destroyed everyone else. Tucker did not stick with me there(i’m Zach). After a wonderful lunch, most of us went to the windy beach. Once everyone dribbled in from the beach, everyone galloped onto the churcheth. There we prayed for about an hour, did devotions, and worshiped. Then we hopped onto the bus to the sport center.
Since yesterday, the size of the attendees tripled (not doubled as previously thought. The cheerleaders pranced around. The basketballers dribbled like glamourous swans in the middle of a beautiful cliffside lake. The soccer players waddled around and kicked around balls. Each person has their own huddle groups so we can build more relationships with the young cherubs. The cheerleaders finished the basics of their routine. The soccer players did more fun drills and shot at Kris McNaney. He and Tyler Gay are doing an exquisite job in leading the young ones. The basketball players played a game. All the leaders against the kids. My (Zach) group got wrecked because the other team had a certain someone named Trevalon. This kid can play.
“I miss all of you! Miss you daddy..see you in 4 days!! Keep us in your prayers.” –Jourdan
“To my family, stay strong. It must be hard without me there. Adam, make sure to feed the naked things, in my house, poison because I don’t want to see them once I return” –Zach
“Kari Kopac! Thanks for all of your wonderful messages to all of us! I love you chica!” –Shayna
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I must be the only one staying up late to read the news of the day. I’m the first one to post again…sweet.
Maddie, it was nice to finally see your face in a photo! I’ve seen alot of the side and back of your head. I hope you got the hug from Mrs. Webb that I asked her to give you from me. Anyway, why is it that everyone else has been on facebook but not you? I’ve been dying to hear about your plane ride. It’s about 20 minutes after midnight, so I can officially say 1 week til braces!
I hope you have touched and changed many young lives and I hope this experience has changed you. I hope you are growing closer to God. It must be so wonderful to be spending so much time with Him! Your relationship with Him is the most important relationship you will ever have. It will mold all of the other relationships in your life.
I think Valerie might stay over Saturday night so me and daddy can both pick you up. If she can’t come, I think I’ll let daddy come and get you since he didn’t get to see you off. Continue to have a wonderful time. We miss you and love you so very much. You are beautiful both on the inside and out.
Big Hugs!
Mom
Shayna, It sounds like you guys are haveing a really good time. I bet the week is moving along quickly for you. At least some of us make it to the beach this year. Everyone has been reading the web pages every day. We can’t wait to see all your pictures . We miss you.
Love,
Mom
Hey guys. this will be my second time commenting today! haha
wow tripled in size! isn’t it just so amazing how God works. We had a great prayer time for all of you today at drama practice (where we learned the first part of Jai Ho. Jimmy was trying to Shimmy and it was funny) anyways i miss all of you like crazy but am very happy to hear about what God is doing in each and every single one of your lives. Remember its your lives that will be changed the most. I hope that your next day at the camp will be 6x as many as it was when you started. God has the power to make it happen! Keep up the good work and we will keep up the praying.
-Calah aka LOLA
Oh, I love the smiling faces of the kids watching the dramas! It makes me think of the testimony of Doris Van Stone. Students like you visited her orphanage and told her and the other kids that Jesus loves her. Even though her parents had abandoned her and she suffered many hardships as she grew up, she never forgot the Gospel that was shared with her as a little girl. She grew up to be a great missionary.
We may never find out what wonderful things the Lord will do in the lives of these kids as they grow up, but we know that it will be very special.
You all look great in your uniforms, and it’s nice to have a picture of the whole team together. The joy of the Lord is very evident in your faces.
Great blessings to all of you!
Love,
Mr. and Mrs. Danielewicz
Greetings from Dillsburg! Cheerleaders prancing, basketball players like glamorous swans, soccer players waddling – you’d think somebody down there was related to an English teacher. He will be so proud! It was great to see the Team picture. Sam, guess we’ll have to photoshop you in. There’s space between P. Jeff and Nick for you. Evan, you look like you’ve been using your sunscreen. Guess the SPF was high enough! Hope you’re enjoying the food down there, especially since there’s been a lot of chicken. Remember, they’re not really related to you! It sounds like you guys are really allowing God to use you. It’s hard to believe you only have 2 full days left, but we know you’ll do even more awesome things for the Lord in the time you have left. Can’t wait to see you, hug you, and hear all about it – after you sleep, of course! We love you and are constantly praying for you all! Mom (& Dad) Brubaker
Wow! A post from Z-Diddy and Jourdan! I think Zach might have had something to do with the soccer players waddling comment, but you never know. Little joke between him, Tyler and Adam. Zach, I am so sorry that you were not channeling your inner Tucker. Somehow, you got stuck with your inner Lisa. Again, so sorry about that. And it ain’t (yeah, I know, not a word) changing anytime soon. But at least you have a reminder of Rich there!
And because of that feeding poison to the naked cats comment, I think you might be picking up a few new chores when you come home! Mwahahaha! And just remember: They watch while you sleep.
We love you guys! I told Tucker last night about the pool party, and he was a little shocked that I offered. But, if we can pull it off, it’s ON!!! We’ll work out details when you get back. We have plenty of room to set up volley ball nets and other stuff you youngins do today also, so think about it.
Praying for you!
Mama and Papa Fergs
Wow Zatch and Jourdan what creative writing skills you have (kinda reminded me of the twelve days of Christmas song)! I love reading about everything thing that is going on! It’s so exciting to hear how God is working in you all and through you all!! Love the sense of humor too! Hey Zatch! I think we should have the pool party at your house Sat nite/Sun morning right after you all get back to the church and we can just have “church” at your house and all you kids can do the service!! Who needs sleep1 We’ll all be too excited to sleep any how!!!
Kenzi! Hey!!!! I’m sad for you that your trip is almost over but I’m getting more and more anxious for you to come home! Can’t wait to see you! Hugs to everyone! Zatch, Tyler, Ellie, Rachel, Brandi, Kyle, Kenzi!!! Group hug! Oh by the way Kenzi! Ashley, Sarah and Erica just left for the Fray concert. In know you wanted to go, but you can catch a concert anytime, but not a trip to share the good news of God’s love in such a beautiful place to such beautiful people!! Be Blessed!
Wow…sounds like another great day.
TEAM, YOU ARE ALL EPIC TO THE INFINITE POWER
and Shayna, I got so excited when I read your shout out, I wanted to cry.
And it’s been a stressful day, cause my new job is crazy, hahaha. But that made me smile.
Anyways, hope all is well on this very lovely Wednesday in the Turks….because it’s a a pretty hot day here.
We are praying for you all, hope tonight ministry was epicccccccc!
I love hearing all your ministry with the little ones.
You guys and gals are impacting them in a major way.
And it’s always so exciting to read about….KEEP IT UPPPPPP!
Love you all,
Kari <3
PS: Shayna, three little girls in the class I work with named Makayla, Gisel, and Shanae saw my Jonas Brothers bag and freaked out it was the cutest thing cause they're all 5 and 6. They were all pointing to the members they liked the most. hahaha. And they all love Hannah Montana, it's so funny!
Um, I have to go with a no on the above suggestion, FRANK! Pool party later, and I am debating as to whether you are still invited! HA!
hey kenzi its aunt pam……..heading to the beach………….the boys can’t wait to see you!!!! Hope you are having fun. Did your hair grow??? It looks much longer in the pictures.
Bring your pictures to the beach so we can all see them.
Hugs and Kisses from me and the boys.
See ya soon.
YAY!!! Thanks Deanna for the shout out tonight. It made me super happy!!!
I was glad to see you guys were doing well.
I know that this is the part of the trip where tiredness begins to become more apparent.
I found a verse that might help you perservere through it.
Romans 12:11-13 (The Message)–”Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.”
I hope that helps and maybe inspires some of you.
If you are tired, just remember that this is all for God.
So just push through the tiredness and let these last few days be the best days.
Deanna, Scarlet is on my lap while I’m typing this and she says Hi! D, I love you so much!! Thanks again for the shout out! Continue to do great things for God. I miss you!!
Kyle, I miss ya bud!!! I hope your first trip is still going well!! I love you lots!!!!
And to everyone else, it was great to see your beautiful faces tonight. Keep up the good work! The people of Turk need you!!
I love you all and I miss you guys too!
Much love,
Miranda =)
Hey Brandy – Pappy wrote a poem for you….so here it is. We love you!! Mom, Dad, Nick, Joey, and Pappy
This is a story of Brandy Autumn,
Of the devil’s imps, and how she fought em’,
A missions trip is what she took,
To taunt the devil; the one she forsook.
She sings the songs of the Christian story,
And acts in plays that gives God glory.
Its a testimony to the country she’s in,
Of God’s great love that forgives their sin.
By these acts of her’s, Satan was defeated,
Mission accomplished, Mission Trip completed.
Hello Turk Team! This is Chelsea,Aeriel,and Erica comin to ya from erica’s computer(P Jeff you need to read this in an Australian accent…for emphasis). It was uber exciting for us to see all your beautiful faces tonight via skype, although now were all turk sick
Were pumped to hear what God is doing through you via the sports camp…keep up the good work via Jesus.
ummmm… dont worry all your clothes will be back safely in your closet by time you get home. its really nice having two wardrobes:)
Shout out to Ellie from me(Erica)…I miss you soooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!!! the house just isnt the same without your loud obnoxious singing through the whole house. i miss it sooooooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cant wait to tackle you to the ground as ssssssssssooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnn as i see you! i love you and i am praying for you.
Shout out to Leah from me(Chelsea)…oh my dear. i was so excited when you called tonight. it was good to hear from you. uhmmmm…were gonna have lots of sleepovers when you get back. and by the way you look mexican cause your so dark. stinker. mom and dad say hi and they love you. see you soon. im so proud of you. LOVE YOU LOTS!
Shout out to all my adopted sisters from me(Aeriel)… Corinne,MG,Ghetto,Jourdan,Brooke,Rachel,Ellie,Leah,Magnet….I love you all a ton and am so proud to hear all the amazing things your allowing God to do through you. I can’t wait to see all your faces and have one giant sleepover when you return…Thanks for all the shout outs even if i counldn’t hear you! LOVE YOU!
Shout out to the boys from all of us…Kristopher it was good to hear from you tonight we love you and miss you a ton. Stew and Troy, Dillsburg crew is getting together as soon as you get back we love and miss you and can’t wait to see you!
Zach,Tyler Gay,Gimp… Proud of you keep up the good work and make sure to look after our girls for us!
P Jeff…can’t wait to teach you Jai Ho cause if you think your not doing it in Greece your mistaken haha…bring em home safe! Miss you
All our love and prayers
Chelsea,Aeriel,Erica
I am sorry if this is the second comment for me…but my comments don’t show up on my screen…ughhhh!… anyways…. Thank you for the shout out Shayna that made my day and it was nice to see all your smiling faces on the skype thing today at church. PTommy did a great job, by the way. And Cherith, it was weird that you were not the first person to greet me, it was really sad, hahaa, I just wanted you to pop up out of nowhere and be like “HELLO!” haha. I honestly miss all of you so much, but it’s always nice to hear the awesome things God is doing in Turks each and everyday and the way he is using you guys. I hope you had a great day of ministry today, and that the sports camp grew even bigger in size. Keep rocking those schools and the sports camp and being an example to these children and showing them and being the hands and feet of Christ. Anyways, I love you all so very much. I am about to go to bed though, cause I am beat from my new job. I love you all. Have a wonderful Thursday in Turks! (: anddd Shayna, by the way, these little girls freaked out about my Jonas bag at my work today, it was cute. You would’ve laughed so hard. Anyways, miss and love you all…cannot wait til Saturday!!! PEACE & LOVE & SMILES & HUGS, KARI <3
Neat blog, you two. Just returned Thursday night from my “missions” trip to California, remodeling my friend’s house. We’ve been praying for all of you and know that God is using you all in a mighty way. Tomorrow we head to the Jersey Shore, then back Saturday night to meet at CLA for the grand reunion. Miss you, Jourdan! Love, Dad (a.k.a. “inner voice”)
It’s mom again. I forgot to tell you…Aunt Dawn is going to have another baby! Our prayers are with youand the team, and We rejoice with you inthe responses you are getting! Praise the Lord! He is Good! Love you.