PACKING UP!

Our intentions were to update the blog daily; however, our days have been busy and long, finding ourselves too tired to update the computer. Sunday we ministered at the morning and evening services. We had a ladies event. We had a backyard type VBS event with puppets at Ontario, Buena Vista, Faith Church, Garage. A small group of us visited the orphanage we went to last year. We gave out beans and rice. The men put a cement floor in the home of an 80-something year old woman, as her floor was dirt and when it rained her bed would sink down. They also did several work projects here at Camp Uriah.

Our hearts have been touched beyond words. We have so much to share. We have been blessed immensely all week. Please hold Joel and Damaris in your prayers, as the mission here is quite large. Over 400 children are on a waiting list here at Camp Uriah for sponsorship. The children need sponsors to afford to attend school. Sponsorship is $250 per year. The children, and the people, are beautiful,humble people.

We're coming home, but our hearts shall not forget the blessings of the week and the people that have tugged on our heart. Hearts have been receptive here to the Good News that Jesus is Alive! Happy Good Friday! See you tomorrow!

We have arrived!

The day has finally come and we are now in Belize. The flight was uneventful although the Belize customs experience was interesting. We got stuck at customs in the Belize airport for over 4 hours when one of the minor release forms was flagged. That prevented the one family from getting through customs until a new form could be faxed. It finally came and then we took the 90 minute bus ride to Roaring Creek. Along the way, we saw a few sites, including the mountain range commonly referred to as "Sleeping Giant".

Upon arrival, we immediately went to the dining hall (thatched-roof, open-air mess hall) for a wonderful dinner (Chicken, Rice & Beans, Fried Plantains, Potato Salad and 2 type of cake... Chocolate & Pineapple). Then we got a quick briefing on the compound and the sleeping arrangements and then everyone got settled in to their rooms. There are two types of rooms 1) dorm-style and 2) cabana. The dorms have A/C, the cabanas have fans (it is VERY hot and VERY humid here).

All, in all, its been a great first day as we get settled in for our ministry this week. Tomorrow will an action-packed day of Church in both the morning and evening, along with some ministry and planning for a trip later in the week to a very remote village of Garage.

"Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." Matthew 28:19-20

ONE MORE DAY!

The packing is done! Let's be praying for Joel, Damaris, and the others at Camp Uriah as they prepare for us, as well as the precious hearts of the people of Belize.

God is in the details!

PACKING PARTY 2009!

Packing party tomorrow! The days to come are certain to be amazing! This team is ready to be Hands and Feet for Jesus! Two days!!!