Friday, July 8, 2011

Touchdown.....



Well we have landed on the Island. After 4:30am start and 5-hour layover we finally landed in Jamaica, where we were greeted by my good friend Richard Davis. Richard has been driving church groups for about 10 years now. It is a relationship that I look forward to renewing every time I land. After about a 2-hour bus ride we stopped and let the group eat at Jerk Center. A Jerk Center is like a barbeque restaurant. It is an authentic Jamaican experience. We finally arrived at our hotel about 7:00pm, Jamaican time (8:00pm for you, they don’t do daylight savings). Today is Friday June 8 and we will begin the process of getting ready for VBS and await the arrival of the other teams. Please continue to pray for the youth as they adjust to Jamaican heat, lifestyle, people and homesickness. My prayer is change. We all need change. Change only given to us by Jesus who working in us will help us see the world that is beyond our desires to take it for ourselves. Pray we live open.

Thanks

Chris

PS : More to come later

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11 comments:

  1. Brad FergusonJuly 8, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    It is good see you all looking well. It is especially good to see your beautiful face Dianne. I miss you and love you bunches. Praying for a good day!

    Brad

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  2. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Loving the picture of my girls....they look well..and hoping for great things to come...blessing!!!

    Love Mama Jen xoxo

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  3. Candy SappJuly 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Love the picture! Love you all even more! Hope you all are ready for the most spectacular adventure of your life! Missing you bunches.
    Love to all,
    Candy

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  4. AngieJuly 8, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Funny how a simple picture can bring such joy! It is wonderful to see all of you and know that you have arrived and are beginning your work. Let God use you as he wishes! Love to you all! We miss you Zach and I wanted you to know Janie as already asked for you and said you need to come home :)

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  5. Chris McKenzieJuly 8, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Does a heart good to see FACES. Ashley, we all are praying for you. We miss you already but are hopeful for God's will in the work you have ahead of you. Love you all my heart!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    It is so wonderful to see all your faces. Missing you much Lindsay...Love you..

    My prayers are with each one of you.

    Miranda

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  7. CourtneyLSJuly 8, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Yay!! Tomorrow you will have fun!! You get to shop a bit before you really crack down!! I pray in the name of Jesus that God would grant you the ability to have an eternal perspective on this whole experience. May He meet every need spoken or not. May you each look for Him and feel Him as He draws near!!!! I love you so much!!!

    Brad your comment was VERY sweet!!
    I love you HLA!!! Show them the way sweet girl!
    I adore you hot hawaiian!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    I agree with you Chris! We all need change. I pray that God uses you all to touch lives in Jamaica but also to change each team member's live as well. I know being with a group of people for an extended period can be hard at times, but I pray that things go smoothly and you all come together and united as one. My first day in Antigua was hard, but I found encouragement in Isaiah 41:10 "Don't be afraid for I am with you. Don't be discouraged for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." To all the team members. Don't be discouraged if you don't see change right away, or feel like you really can't make a difference. I believe that God has each and every one of you on this trip for a reason. I pray that you each grow deeper with him and shine his light to all who come across your path.
    Best wishes from Guatemala,
    Haylie

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  9. Alysa WalkerJuly 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    It is great to see all of you but especially my baby girl - JoJo!! I miss you and love you all!! Have a great time and share the love of God with those that don't have the opportunities that we are afforded!

    Ms. Alysa

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  10. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Greetings to all of you...Especially , to my Emily, who I miss ..May God fill your hearts with peace and open your hands for service. May His joy surround you! Hope you are having a blast!! I know you are having a great time..Be safe and in much prayer for the journey...Stretch your self and be creative!

    Love Mom xoxo

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  11. LisaJuly 9, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Hello gang, praying for everyone to have a successful VBS and meaningful experience in Jamaica. Cody we love you and have fun with the kids. God Bless you all Lisa and Misty

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