Author: Adventures

Today marks four days in Peru. Our team has been immersed in the culture, ate the food, got to know the people, and participated in what the Lord is doing in Peru. In these four days, we have experienced the beauty of Latin American culture, and we are learning how to better be a part of Latin American society.  Here are five ways to make the most of your time in Latin America:   1.Have Flexibility Latin Americans rarely make plans. They fly by the seam of their pants, and when they do make plans, they are very susceptible to change. Know that plans will change, but God’s...

Friends and family of the Nepal Participants, We will be headed to Pokhara, Nepal this evening or tomorrow morning. Initially we wanted to have a communication day today, but will be traveling for 7-10 hours by bus. The participants are super excited. We will be fellowshipping at a soceer tournament with over 35+ teams. Monday will be a communication/adventure day. We are unsure specifically of what hours that will be as of right now. Leaders and participants won’t have wifi access after we leave Kathmandu until we have our Adventure day on Monday. Please know that each participant is...

Markets are busy, bustling, and full to the brim… They all have life, and color, and a fullness to them that you won’t find many other places. The people pour over the different articles, foods, and furnishings as they decide on their purchases, going to old friends or trying someone new. The team meets in the midst of the market area to encourage those around them with singing or with prayer.          Hear from some of the team about their experiences:   I first want to start off by saying bucket showers are amazing (forgot to mention in my last...

Yesterday the team had an opportunity  to go on a local radio station and minister to the people of Guatemala. They sang songs, read verses, shared testimonies, and were interviewed on their stay in the beautiful country of Guatemala.  Audrey, Dani, and Claire preparing to go on-air The group singing “O’Come to the Alter” Ryan sharing his testimony    Erica being interviewed about coming to Guatemala Danika sharing her experiences in Guatemala Here is a video of the group singing together over the radio...

The team has arrived at the base in Swaziland.  They are getting settled in.  

flight one. hour 4/13. an old man placed at the window seat of the plane unveiled the plastic cover from the protective glass it hides. i straighten my back trying to poke my head above the rows of chairs separating my eyes from peaking at the light. and wow. blended oh so delicately are golden streaks of pink and orange and yellow that rest on top of the plain canvas of dusty clouds we are quite literally flying above. somehow god always picks the right paintbrush. the plane cabin was very well dimmed and darkened to accompany the atmosphere of resting minds and bodies; yet, it took only...