Today was the big day! Most of what we have done this trip has been passing out flyers or just raising awareness for Damascus Road International church, and this morning was the first service! We had about 20 people, not including our 18, show up!! The worship was great. It was nice to see all of the people sitting through the first few songs and then getting into it and worshiping God full out! Then over offering our team played a song, shout out to Ryan-great job!! J (Ally got to use PJeff’s camera!! Heheheee, muahhaha!!) Pastor Kent talked about promises, it was a tad scary cause that’s exactly what Pastor Wayde talked about right before we left!! They loved when we did Now Behold the Lamb & Healer. Afterwards we had coffee and cookies while having a chance to converse with everyone. We were talking for a few hours! It was nice to see people stick around to hang out and not rush of as soon as the pastor dismisses service. “Tear down was strenuous due to much heavy lifting” says Justin. All in all it was an amazing service and we consider it a great victory for the Kingdom.

As soon as we were all packed up, we headed out on a long journey to discover the mysterious wonder of ancient caves. “The spelunker headlight would have been a great idea right about at this part, dad…” says Zach to Tucker. These caves were dug out by the farmers who owned the hill a lonnggg time ago. They were used to hide from Napoleon, and several Jews escaped through them in WWII. So there were ovens and an ultra deep well for survival. P Jeff owned the tour guide when he said that there were tours being given for 110 years, but if there were WWII people hiding in the caves how was it possible? The poor guy didn’t know what to do! Hahaha! When we got deep in the caves the tour guide asked if we wanted to find out how dark it was. All the people with lights went ahead of the group and we all touched the wall trying to find the light. As you can imagine, this was a loud event filled with screaming girls(but our silly bands were glowing J). There was really old artwork and fossils everywhere in these caves. We made it out safely and with everyone(even though PJeff and Ally almost got left behind while being artistic J). We were headed to a tower that overlooked the whole city. Can I just say, “We can walk that!” It was like our grandparents stories. Uphill both ways, covered in dung, at least 2 ½ miles to get there, and we missed our turn, so we were kinda lost momentarily. When we got there we had to walk up a zillion steps. “I’m trying to decide if this is a missions trip or boot camp!”-Says Ally while gasping for air at the top of the tower. The view was amazing! We took tons of pictures and did Jai Ho, just for “funzies”. Finally it was time to walk down hill through dung…again. Woohoo! No, it was totally worth the walk! Anyways, we get down the hill to this traditional Dutch restaurant where we ate pancakes! So many kinds! Who knew so many existed! Bacon and cheese, fruit, apple cinnamon, and even more, like woa! And then we walked some more(we are going to be in such great shape) back to the hostel. Matt and Glory gave some of us rides on their bikes, but most of us walked while laughing hysterically because that’s what we do best J.

Shout out to all the Fathers out there, HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!

Zach- I would like to shout out to a few of the best, Lyle Jobe (Father of Justin), Rob Klawitter (the evil man), Rich Alioth (Sexiest of the Fathers), and who could forget my dad, Tucker Ferguson (Whom I am expecting wings from when I get home) <3 you all.

Ally- So I don’t know who’s reading this so I’ll cover my bases. Dad- HAPPY FATHERS DAY! Mom- hihi!!! Robyn- I met I little kid named robin, but she looked nothing like you. Miranda- I saw a horse, thought it was a cow and got very falsely excited. GLORIA! Katie Mumper- you’re letters make me smile. Shayna- I miss watching you try to mosh with Deanna J kk, I think I’m done, if I missed you, I still love you! J <3

Justin- Shayna=Godzilla

Love you mom and dad and Jason And of course Chewy! I am havin a blast and will be home soon. =D

(I am so ready for the Taco Bell!!!!!!!!!!!)

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