So we woke up today, pretty early, about 7:00a.m ready for a great day. We hopped on the bus and started off to a Primary School downtown. We arrived to the school, and were greeted by about 150-200 happy kids. They were so excited for us to be there, we were greeted with hugs, high fives, and fist pounds! We were able to do about 30 minutes worth of service for them. We did a children’s song, several dramas, and got to give a few testimonies to! Pastor John gave the altar call, and about 50-75 kids gave there hearts to God. It was awesome to see these kids raise there hands in front of there peers, and give there hearts to God. We were able to hang out with them for about 20 minutes afterwards, we were able to see the inside of there classrooms, do some dancing and just talk with them.
We then left the school and went to a Spanish church where we were able to have some prayer time and worship with the pastors and the elders of the church. We were then able to walk around the city and pray over the different schools, streets, and people we came in contact with. Then came lunch time, a restaurant in the city where he had some rice, thee best chicken in the world, along with some tuna salad. For real, this food has got to be thee best food we have EVER had on a missions trip! We left and headed back to the hotel, where we were given some free time.
Needless to say, we decided to go to the BEACH! There were no waves, the water tasted like salt, and we found starfish. It was the coolest thing ever. The water was so clear too! It was beautiful. We left the beach and walked back to the hotel where we had Pizza waiting for us. It was good, but Jim N Nenas is better! (Thats where Stewy works in case you didn’t know)
We left and headed back to the Spanish church for a service with the youth and the adults. We arrived early and saw 4 natives playin some basketball across the street. So needless to say Troy, Tyler, Stew, Kyle, Nick, and Lyle Jobe decided to see if we could show them some game. We got WRECKED!!! These kids took us to school! They were shooting from downtown and making shots like nothing! For real, they werent even trying half the time! We lost 2,500,000 to 8. It was a close game but we were defeated! However, we are looking forward to a rematch tomorrow.
We then did a service for the youth and adults from the spanish church and had an amazing prayer and worship time afterwards. We were able to pray for adults from the church and some of the kids that were attending! It was awesome! We had an amazing meal afterwards provided and made by the ladies from the church. We had chicken (again) along with some grapes and other types of fruits. It was SUPER! We left the church, headed back to the hotel, did our devos, and all got ready for bed, which brings me to right now! We had a terrific day, blessed and anointed by God! Lives were changed and people were affected by God moving through the members of this team, and the members of the church! We are praying that God is continuing to not only speak and move in us, but to speak through us also. Were having an amazing trip. Thank you guys so much for your prayers, they are GREATLY appreciated.
Tyler Gay wants to give a shoutout to Mommy and Poppa and bros.
Stewy says hello to Momma and Daddy Paul. And all the people left at the church on the Greece team!
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So happy that you had such a wonderful day full of blessings! Praying that every minute you are there will make a difference for eternity.
“We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day” John 9:4
Love you, Cherith and all the team!
sooo… i told ya that i’d do this so i’m here.
sorry i missed the first post but i still have a life here… unemployed and all :/
i’ve just been so happy that everything has gone smoothly for everyone. i’ve been praying for you guys and its great to see how much god has blessed you. it doesn’t really surprise me that you guys would get uber pwned in basketball. nope, no surprise at all. meals sound delicious, well better than previous meals. anways…
deanna, i was 2 seconds away from texting you to see what you were up to when right before i sent it i realized that you were in turks. whoops.
aaron, as annoying as you can be (kidding) i actually miss those high pitch sqweals that come out of your face.
noobs, you guys are amazing. i can’t wait for you all to come back and i want to hear every story you have to tell. and troy i know you probably have atleast 5 of them by now.
keep smiling everyone. god uses the littlest things like smiling.
i love each and every one of you.
Hey Kris! We are happy to hear your first day of ministry was amazing! I know how much those kids are enjoying your craziness. Oh my gosh, your room is so clean, smells great and has been that way for two whole days! No seriously, its way too quiet here — McGruff is still wondering where you are. We are continuing to pray for an outpouring of God’s spirit to those you are ministering to; your dramas always bring me to tears. Hugs to Deanna, Troy, Stewie, Erica, etc. . . Deanna I hope you are keeping Kris in line . . . We love you all!
Wow! What a great start. What an awesome opportunity you kids have spreading the love of Jesus. I’m so proud of you all. It’s raining here in centralPA. and will all day. Not avery nice Saturday! Ellie… your mom and I went out to lunch yesterday…had lots of laughs and prayed for you all. Jenna misses you. With Corinne in a cast we havent been able to do much. Jourdan, dont forget to take pictures of everything. Grace says hi and misses you. Kisses and Hugs, honey. I miss you and cant wait to hear of your experience and to see your face.
We are glad things are going well. We love you and are very proud of you. Peter keep smiling. Look forward to seeing you and hearing all about the trip when you return. Mom and Dad
Absolutely loved the letter, you guys are great at paintin the picture! Keep it coming; it really keeps us on the up and up in our prayer time. “Turk Basketball,” You are a set of DUDES! So proud of you! Ellie, everytime I miss you, I head to your room and start cleaning. I guess you benefit from my lack of you. I love you tons and have you in my last thought and prayer before I fall into sleep everynight (about 9:30 p.m.) Love Mom
Corinne – you should have shown those boys your basketball skills! Looks like you can jump at least…into the pool!
Trusting God for all of you to be safe and stay healthy…sounds like a mom-comment, but I can’t help it! Love & prayers.
Hey Brandy – good thing you like chicken!! haha Love you lots!! I’m so proud of all of you. You’re doing a great thing!
Haha! That’s pretty cool! I’m you all had a good day!
Oh man! I miss you guys a lot but I’m super excited to hear all the awesome things you guys are doing!!!
I just got done watching the Trinidad raw footage and I’m just so excited for Greece right now!
But enough about me…
You guys are doing great things and I’m just so happy to be reading about them!!!
I mean like 75 kids coming to Christ, dude that’s freakin’ sweet!!!
Keep up the good work everybody!!!
Deanna my love, I miss you and your laugh so much and I’m waiting for it to be your turn to write the blog entry and give me a shout out!! haha! I love you so much!!
Stew, Thanks for the little Greece team shout out!! I love you and miss you a lot!!
Kyle, I hope God is moving through you. You have such a good heart and I know that God will and mosy likely is using you! I love you and miss you!!
Troy, I hope you are allowing God to use you on your first trip. This will most likely be the trip that changes your life forever! I love you and miss you too!!
And to everyone else, I’m praying for you and I know God is really moving through you!!
I hope to hear wonderful stories from each and everyone of you of how God moved through you!!
I love you all so much and I miss you too!!!!
Hugs all around,
Miranda =)
Hey!
This really makes me excited. I had a crappy day and got laid off at work(who knew) BUT I go home and read this and I’m just in awe at the power of Christ and His beauty.
Christ uses you all to lead others into the passion that you already have. Every step you make should be for the Lord, and from this blog it just seems as if it is! Stay in His will, and I know you will see things beyond what our minds can comprehend. May you all keep going at full force and never be content with where you are at. If you keep expanding in your minds of what God is, He will keep surprising you with newer and better things!
I miss you all so much, and it sunk in on Friday that my dearest friends were billions of miles away from me.
I was going to write shoutouts to everyone, but I’m too lazy at the moment.
So to all the girls who had that sleepover that one time with the depressing movie remember this : DYPAHF. But don’t have too much fun.
Aaron, I already miss you alot and I’m so excited to for you. Praying that God will keep you strong and steadfast.
Deanna, I miss you, too. Keep it up. Remember what we talked about, I know God has great plans for you and your beautiful faithfullness to Him.
Troy, Stay away from the foreign girls. Haha. Just kidding. I know you are going to speak volumes to people with your testimony.
Ellie, MEXICANS. (:
Leaders, I’m praying for you guys! Don’t get too tired out. And try not to get shot at.
And everyone else, I really honestly miss you alot and love you all. AHH. So exciting to see such wonderful people being the hands and feet of Christ.
I pray your trip continues to see God’s majesty.
Providential Blessings,
Jordan.
Come on Zach! You could have hit that shot! I’ve seen you do it! I hope things are going well, and you are staying healthy. We still really miss you, but we are so proud of you. We are proud of what all of you are doing. Mackenzi, I want you to know that as my adopted daughter, you need to know that we are with you too and that we love you. I am so excited to hear about your trip when you get back! Keep winning lives for Christ!
Mama and Papa Fergie
And where are all the pictures? We need more!
Fergies
I too have been wondering where all the pictures are. Come on Sam, you’re not doing your job!! We are lonely parents and want to see what are kids are up to. Twittering is just not enough. We want pics, we want pics…
Love and hugs to ALL!
Momma Hartwell
Hey Ally! Cheese!
WE are so proud of YOU and the rest of the team. It sounds like the trip is very exciting so far and it is evident that God is already working through the team. Just wanted you to know that your daddio is missing you pretty much (even if you don’t believe me!) The little note from Shayna and Brooke on the first blog update made me tear up and smile at the same time.
I guess with all the chicken on the menu, you aren’t going hungry.
I Love You! & I continue to pray for safety and health for the whole team.
DAD
P.S. Joey is lost without you!
Hey Ally – your dad the “computer guy” seems to be having issues with posting notes to this blog. I have tried to post 2 other messages and they didn’t post, so you can bet I am having so much fun. Maybe my other notes will show up sometime, They both basically said I love you and I miss you! and that I am extremely proud of you. Love DAD
Hey Jo Jo!!!! its jenna:) i miss you sooooooo much! dad is staying in Ca. another 3 days so its pretty lonely around here. i’m really glad you all are having a great experience! the rest of the week babysitting went great!:( well i have to go to bed now! its like midnight and mom is getting mad:)…..so i will see you soon! love you:)……….also – hi leah, ellie and mackenzie!!! i love you guys and miss you! i’m really proud of all of you!
p.s. mom says hi and she loves you and ……..i stole your shirt:)
god bless!!!!xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Team, sounds like you had a blessed day!
Keep living it up for the Lord, and keep letting Him use you.
Don’t hold back and don’t be afraid, He’s got so much left to do in you.
I miss you all so much. LIKE CRAZY. hahaha, (:
*hugs & high fives all around*
LOVE YOU ALL!
Kari <3