“So much has happened, and the day isn’t even over!” Another quote by wonderful teammate Vicka.
The days are full, but at times they have been downright AMAZING!
Catching up:
Yesterday (Sunday) included a wonderful breakfast made by one of the ladies from the church, team devotions, taxi rides to church, a wonderful church service, followed by a (very) moving time with the deaf ladies, then time for the YOUTH RETREAT! We soon loaded up the vans and headed off. I wish you could have heard the students cheer as we made the last bend in the road and the hotel came into view–lots of oohs and ahhs! Once everyone was checked in, time for the first meeting, followed by worship songs, games, dinner, then the evening meeting (it was great), followed by more games! By the way, the students who are at this retreat are getting ready to soon lead and serve at a kids’ camp back at their church, lasting for a whole month! We’ve been very impressed with these students–they are earnest, kind, and helpful (one young teen volunteered to carry our suitcases up several flights of stairs as soon as we got here).
Thank you for praying–we really appreciate you! Please pray for good rest and strength, along with trust in the Lord (some of us are out of our comfort zones). 🙂 Please also pray for the students. Tonight’s message encouraged them to follow Christ’s example of leadership as they get ready to serve.
Thank you!
Picture #1: Church (this past Sunday morning)
Picture #2: Fellowship after Church
Picture #3: Deaf Ministry at Church–these ladies are BEAUTIFUL!
Picture #4: Getting ready to leave on the Youth Retreat!
Picture #5: Location of the Youth Retreat!
Picture #6 Kim Velting doing a GREAT job teaching, with Vicka beautifully translating
Picture #7 Bob Gudbrandson leading an activity with some super cool upside-down glasses–a lot harder than it looks!
