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Four Days…in Albania!

June 29, 2017
Adventures
Albania

We have been in Albania a total of 4 days now and are learning the ropes of serving on a Farm. This includes a lot of new experiences for many, such as bottle feeding baby pigs, cleaning out goat stalls, stacking hay-bells, various yard work, and all of the duties of being an extra hand on this amazing sustainable farm. We are each learning more through our Team Times and study of Proverbs in the morning with our kind host, George. God has been showing us more about wisdom and how to study the word intentionally. Next week the kids will be coming for kids camp. We are excited to be able to...

Jefferson and Kevin.. (Guat 4)

As I ventured out on day 2 of serving in Guatemala, my leader announced to the group that it would be a good idea to make connections with the kids that we would meet that day, because we would be seeing them again soon. As I listened to the announcement, I loved the prospect of it, but didn’t really think twice about the idea, as young kids have never exactly been my forte. I was expecting to step in, say “Hola”, give them a smile and be on my way. We arrived at the village and I began doing just that. That is until two young boys and I continued to cross paths. I finally...

The Lord’s Word Stays True, No Matter What Language You Speak

June 29, 2017
Adventures
Nicaragua

Hola Amigos! It’s ya girl comin atcha live from Nicaragua!! It’s been about two days here and i feel convicted to share a little bit of what I’ve experienced. Most importantly- eating iguana. never . again. This morning, our team went into a small village called San Carlos to preach the gospel to people in their homes. The houses are a sight to see- every stick and every scrap are used for a purpose. Their yards are covered by plants and flowers sprouting out of old metal cans or other scraps of trash. They have a way of making anything beautiful. It’s all really...

Team USA, Day 2: Getting Acclimated

June 28, 2017
Adventures
USA Road Trip

Our first day in Chicago was spent getting to know the city. While Robin and I got all the details on our exciting ministry opportunities for the next two weeks, the rest of the group prepared for VBS and went on a prayer walk to see the neighborhood. While our scheduled ministry doesn’t start until tomorrow, that didn’t stop us from loving, serving, and ministering to each other. In the evening, Hailey and Emily volunteered to join me on Team Laundry and take care of some pretty dank clothes and towels that had been in need of a wash since training camp. Ten loads’ worth...

Team USA, Day 3: Pilsen Comes Alive

June 28, 2017
Adventures
USA Road Trip

Day one of full-on ministry was an interesting one to say the least. We were tasked with gutting an abandoned apartment owned by Dunamis Church and found that it had extreme flood damage and was covered in mold. Everything inside had to be cleared out and taken to the dump, which required strength, determination, a strong stomach, and protective clothing and respirators!! The coolest thing about this whole day, though, had nothing to do with clearing out the apartment. While we were cleaning, the community outside was in full blossom. People were walking around and asking us if they...

Beautifully and Wonderfully Made

June 28, 2017
Adventures
Ecuador

As we head to Ecuador and I reflect on my time at training camp, I am thankful for the ways I’ve grown. One of the main topics we have focused on is identity. We have been asked to reflect on what we have been telling ourselves about our identities. I had been telling myself I’m not good enough, pretty enough, smart enough, people don’t like me, and I’m irrelevant. I realized when I was telling myself these things, they were lies and I was being negatively impacted. God tells us we were created for great purpose. We are beautifully and wonderfully made. I...

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