... but that doesn't mean I do.
The team from Sun Valley (Gilbert, AZ) came in the same day Horizons left. We had dinner at the hotel, then collected all the money we'll need from them (Dunns, coffee, exchange). Then, yesterday they left for Kingston leaving behind Dick, Karra and I. They rented a smaller vehicle to save some money and there wasn't enough room to bring all of us. I think we have about 3 or 4 days until the next team comes in.
Until then we're relaxing and trying to iron out things like reciepts and housing. We're also trying to put together some resource packets to give out next year. And praying for the team. They're doing construction at the Youth For Christ office during the day and street ministry at night. It's a team of 11 plus 6 interns and Mark.
I'm sure there's a purpose for us staying back, but I don't know if we'll get to know what it is. Thank you for your prayers and I'll let you know anything I hear about the team.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Time Flies!
I didn't have internet in my room at the Sunflower this year, which is why I didn't blog. If you'd like to read what Troy managed to get up, check out his blog.
It was an amazing week. I love seeing the Horizons team in Jamaica. Partially because I don't get to hang out with them much since I'm at school and also because it's fun to see "old and new together".
One of the highlights for me was St. James Infirmary. We did a show for a bunch of older men who had disabilities ranging from blindness to complete immobility. Since I didn't really have much to do for the show I spent a lot of time with the guys. I "danced" with a few of them and talked to them. One of the blind guys who stayed inside asked me how I would like a blind husband, I told him I didn't think it would work out since I lived in the United States. They were all very sweet and I think our visit meant a lot to them.
Another great moment was the first night show when Kalena and I talked to a young girl, around 11, about the particularities of salvation. Here in Jamaica baptism is very important in all the churches, so important that people often get it confused with salvation. I asked her first if she thought you needed to be baptized to be saved. She said no. Then, I asked what saves you and she said asking Christ for forgiveness. So far so good, but then I asked what makes you a Christian and she said being baptized. My last question was where do you go if you die after you've asked forgiveness, but before you have the chance to be baptized. She didn't know. Kalena and I explained what we could about salvation and pointed her to the criminal on the cross. It was exciting for me because I love sharing the gospel and I got the chance to see Kalena share the gospel. She has really grown up and is serious about her faith. I still can't believe she's already in high school!
The week had many ups and downs. It was fantastic having Ginger and Rusty on the trip. I literally cried out of joy when Ginger got tot he airport. At the same time, God had prepared some trials for me. This week has shown me a lot of the ways I've grown in the past 5 years and the areas I still need to grow in.
A team from Sun Valley in Arizona is flying in today. They've probably already landed. If I understood correctly they and most of the interns will head to Kingston immediately after lunch. Dick, Karra and I will be staying in Mo Bay, because there will not be enough seats for us in the vehicles they're taking to Kingston. I will be sad to miss out on more Kingston ministry, but Dick, Karra and I will try to use the time wisely to prepare for next week and some stuff for next year.
Thank you for keeping us all in your prayers even while I wasn't blogging.
Side note: my camera broke =(
It was an amazing week. I love seeing the Horizons team in Jamaica. Partially because I don't get to hang out with them much since I'm at school and also because it's fun to see "old and new together".
One of the highlights for me was St. James Infirmary. We did a show for a bunch of older men who had disabilities ranging from blindness to complete immobility. Since I didn't really have much to do for the show I spent a lot of time with the guys. I "danced" with a few of them and talked to them. One of the blind guys who stayed inside asked me how I would like a blind husband, I told him I didn't think it would work out since I lived in the United States. They were all very sweet and I think our visit meant a lot to them.
Another great moment was the first night show when Kalena and I talked to a young girl, around 11, about the particularities of salvation. Here in Jamaica baptism is very important in all the churches, so important that people often get it confused with salvation. I asked her first if she thought you needed to be baptized to be saved. She said no. Then, I asked what saves you and she said asking Christ for forgiveness. So far so good, but then I asked what makes you a Christian and she said being baptized. My last question was where do you go if you die after you've asked forgiveness, but before you have the chance to be baptized. She didn't know. Kalena and I explained what we could about salvation and pointed her to the criminal on the cross. It was exciting for me because I love sharing the gospel and I got the chance to see Kalena share the gospel. She has really grown up and is serious about her faith. I still can't believe she's already in high school!
The week had many ups and downs. It was fantastic having Ginger and Rusty on the trip. I literally cried out of joy when Ginger got tot he airport. At the same time, God had prepared some trials for me. This week has shown me a lot of the ways I've grown in the past 5 years and the areas I still need to grow in.
A team from Sun Valley in Arizona is flying in today. They've probably already landed. If I understood correctly they and most of the interns will head to Kingston immediately after lunch. Dick, Karra and I will be staying in Mo Bay, because there will not be enough seats for us in the vehicles they're taking to Kingston. I will be sad to miss out on more Kingston ministry, but Dick, Karra and I will try to use the time wisely to prepare for next week and some stuff for next year.
Thank you for keeping us all in your prayers even while I wasn't blogging.
Side note: my camera broke =(
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Welcome Horizons!
The Horizons team came in today! They all had safe travels and got here when they were supposed too. I cannot describe how happy I was to see Ginger! We cried.
The night show went really well. Everyone was game for performing even though they have been traveling since last night. I was so proud of them =) After the show Kalena and I got a chance to talk to an 11 year old girl named Shawnee. She was very sweet, but concerned about when she should be baptized. She doesn't want to be one of those who is baptized and then doesn't represent God well. We talked to her about how Satan will always be trying to keep her down because he knows she will be strong for God. We also shared 1 Tim 4:12 with her and the passage in Luke where Jesus tells one of the other men on a cross with him that he would see him that day in paradise. I think it helped clear up what "gets you to Heaven". Please pray for her. I gave her the church address and I really hope she writes to us.
Also pray for the teams health, they're running on not much sleep and I think people are a little wound up from the night show so I'm not sure how rested they'll be tomorrow. Also give praise for how great things have been going. Thank you all for remembering me and our mission here in your prayers.
What I'm trying to remember:
Luke 14:11 "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted"
The night show went really well. Everyone was game for performing even though they have been traveling since last night. I was so proud of them =) After the show Kalena and I got a chance to talk to an 11 year old girl named Shawnee. She was very sweet, but concerned about when she should be baptized. She doesn't want to be one of those who is baptized and then doesn't represent God well. We talked to her about how Satan will always be trying to keep her down because he knows she will be strong for God. We also shared 1 Tim 4:12 with her and the passage in Luke where Jesus tells one of the other men on a cross with him that he would see him that day in paradise. I think it helped clear up what "gets you to Heaven". Please pray for her. I gave her the church address and I really hope she writes to us.
Also pray for the teams health, they're running on not much sleep and I think people are a little wound up from the night show so I'm not sure how rested they'll be tomorrow. Also give praise for how great things have been going. Thank you all for remembering me and our mission here in your prayers.
What I'm trying to remember:
Luke 14:11 "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted"
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