Well, we arrived safely this morning in Montego Bay! After a long travel day culminating with a 2 1/2 hour bus ride that was INSANE, we arrived at our final destination. The Manse. This is where the pastor in the community lives. It is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We will be posting pictures as soon as possible, but Jamaica is a beautiful island. We had a fantastic reception dinner of Jamaican food including baked chicken, fish, and pork, and of course rice and beans. Then we spent some time recovering from the travel day and took a look at where we will be working. We closed the evening with a short devotional and were reminded by way of Norm's $80 guiter that it is not what the world sees as valuable, but it is what God sees as valuable.
The following are some thoughts from two team members:
Alisa Hagemann...(adult)
This mission has just begun and has been so incredible in just the first twenty hours or so. All travel connections went well while sharing A LOT of laughs - especially during the crazy "bumpy bus ride" - better than a rollercoaster. Amazingly, a few of us "snoozed" a bit during that very crazy ride. We were REALLY tired!
The scenery is absolutely beautiful and no matter how tired we are, it seems to inspire and amaze us. The walk to the church site, the evening devotion and songs on the front porch will forever remain in my memory. I am so excited to be a part of God's awesome plan.
Morgan Dyson...(student)
We're finally here! The trip was long and tiresome, but when we got here it was all worth it! The scenery is absolutely breathtaking! The people here are amazing, they are so kind and generous! They were so welcoming! They cooked a great welcoming dinner and after that we played a game of volleyball with Serge. Serge is the pastor and lives in the manse (where we are staying). I hope that God will have a huge impact on my team, the church, and all other people involved. Also to carry out Gods name with a humble heart.
SEE YA TOMORROW!
TEAM JAMAICA
6 comments:
We all missed you so much this morning at church. All the kids were excited about their Jamaica prayer guides, they have a map and we showed them where you were going. Take care of yourselves and rest when you can, we are all praying for you here.
Love, Melissa Willmert
As I sit at my computer tonight, know that each and every one of you are being thought about and prayed for. I pray that God will pour out his blessing upon ya`ll. Each of you is there for special
Well let me finish my comment. Each of you is ther for a special reason , I pray that God will show each of you.
Love in Christ,
Keith Newton
Hey guys!!
I have spent a considerable amount of time praying for all of you by name this morning. I know God is going to do some amazing things "in and through" each of you!
I love you all!
Tony Harper
Here's hoping that your first day with the beautiful people of Bensonton has been joy-filled! I can only imagine the precious smiles and bright eyes of all the children attending VBS! Take lots of pictures. Plant loads of seeds!
Know that you are loved and prayed for daily!!!
Love ya,
Janet Newton
Wow! I read the posts and comments and feel a huge lump in my throat! I don't feel that I'm DESIGNed to go on a foreign mission trip, but isn't it amazing how God provides by DESIGNing y'all that way! I know you will each be blessed and be a blessing. You are being lifted up daily!
Peace be with you,
Betty Richard
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