Jul 15, 2017
We made it to Belize! Thanks for praying!
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We made it to Belize! Thanks for praying!
Day 1: Cami
Day 1: Cami We made it to Belize safely after taking one six hour flight and a six hour bus drive, praise God. From the moment we all stepped off the plane we have been blessed with meeting amazing people and seeing Gods beautiful creation. Here at Machaca Camp, everyone is absolutely incredible. Even though we've only been here for a little over a day it feels like home and I can't wait to see what God has planned for everyone and too see how we all grow. We are on a bus right now going to church which is a blessing in it's self. We are also being blessed with the scenery around us, especially being able to see the village surrounding the camp, which absolutely gorgeous.
Ukraine update: July 11, 2017
Добрый вечер! Hello friends and family! I am happy to say we have made it to camp in Kiev, Ukraine and have settled in nicely. It has been a long journey to get here but God has given us the strength and sanity to make it through the missed flights, transfers, bus rides, and airport naps. I know for a fact it is God's hand because somehow we are all still smiling and laughing like any other day and everyone has kept an incredible attitude through it all. Today was an introduction day at camp before the kids arrive where we were able to meet all of our Ukrainian co-counselors and translators and get a feel for what this next week will be like. It has been wonderful seeing some familiar faces and catching up since the last time I saw them. The team has pretty seamlessly transitioned into camp life and into the swing of things here, although we may need a day or two to adjust our sleeping schedules. We are all excited for the kids to arrive tomorrow and begin our camp activities! Please continue to pray: first, for the children that they would have open ears and hearts for what God wants to speak to them. Second, for the staff here, Ukrainian and American, that we would be God's light to these children and that we would carry out His will for this week. And lastly, pray for continued protection, health, and safety for our team and the camp as a whole. Thank you! -Garrett PS- I'm only writing this one because everyone else went to bed already ;)
Ukraine update: July 14, 2017
Hello friends and family, camp life is in full swing as the kids learn and enjoy exciting things everyday. Today we got to share about Jesus with kids through fun games and bible studies. The topic for today was the Bible hero of Esther. We shared the courageous actions of Esther to the children and helped them implement the lords gift of bravery in their own lives. The kids are very receptive and love learning about various bible heroes. For the next few days we will be learning about Ruth, David, and Gideon. We are excited to share the truths the Bible teaches us through these characters. The team also has had the opportunity to share English lessons with the kids and they are really enjoying them. we talked about our families such as our brothers, sisters, parents, and grandparents. We share information between the Americans and the Ukrainians and this has created an awesome bond between the team and the kids. We also had Master Classes which are like electives or extra curriculars. For our master class we taught the kids how to throw and catch a football. They really liked it and they wanted to keep playing with us. There were other master classes as well such as arts and crafts and wood burning. The kids and I enjoyed it a lot. We are excited to teach them more English in the next few days because they love to speak with us and have a conversation back and forth and I think they like that they are able to practice a new language. Thank you for all your prayers! As a side note, Abbys missing bag has arrived and Trevor is feeling much better and is back to cracking jokes and chasing the kids around. -Trevor and Ben
Last stop at Misty’s before our long drive home. #cmcsgo #cmcsallin @mistyscoffeeshop @mel_chez @kylafreakinvela (at Misty's Coffee Shop)
Going to Misty’s this morning before church. Love Tim’s smiling face. What a great family. Love seeing them. #cmcsgo #cmcsallin @desmondstarr @kylafreakinvela @mel_chez @rosestarr_ @mistyscoffeeshop @haileystardavis @laurenn.araaaggggoonnn (at Misty's Coffee Shop)
20,000 copies of the book of John and Romans in Cape Verde in West Africa. #cmcsgo #cmcsallin. (at First Baptist Church of New Castle)