Hello,
The team is doing great! Everyone seems to be meshing well and really starting to build bonds. We finished our first night with an awesome worship and our first team builder of creating a team flag. Colt offered up his pillow case so we wouldn't have to use John's t-shirt 🙂 On our flag we put a verse the team decided on:
Philippians 4:13
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength"
Tess had a Spanish Bible so we were able to write the verse in Spanish as well on our flag. On the other side of the flag we drew the shape of Puerto Rico and each person drew a stick figure of themselves around Puerto Rico holding hands. It's really cute and everyone did a great job getting involved and coming up with ideas for the flag together.
Sleeping in the cabins went well. I think everyone is adjusting well to the environment. This morning we had a great discussion after quiet time with the Lord. Some things shared after quiet time was that "we need to humble ourselves before the Lord in order to do his will and get the most out of this trip" "we need to spread our love for the Lord to others so that others may see Christ's love".
Please continue to pray for our group and that we continue to grow closer together as a team. Also pray that we begin to open up to one another and that the Lord stretches us and puts us out of our comfort zone so that we may grow.
Thanks and God Bless
Amanda, thank you so much for the updates – it really means alot that you are taking time to do this. Love you guys and praying for you all!!!
Shelia
Colt I am so proud of you! I want you to know I am praying for you and your team! I pray that the leaders will have wisdom and knowledge and that they can pass it on to all you young people. What a wonderful experience for you all! May God bless each and everyone and may he begin to open the hearts and minds of the ones you are ministering too!
Christine
Yay Courtney and Becky!! I have been praying for you ever since you were at the airport and trust me – I will not stop until I see you and get to hear all of the wonderful ways God has worked through you and changed you!! I am so incredibly excited for you both and for your whole team. I will be praying for unity and grace for everyone. I love you both so much!
Amy<><
Megan and Haley, I am so,so proud of you two!!!!
I saw a rainbow as I was leaving the training site, it was a true reminder from God, that He also is so very proud of you. Open your hearts to God whole heartedly. Tell Him you are ready. Let Him come into your hearts COMPLETELY,and see what God can do for you. I love you guys!!!We are all praying for you!
Happy Birthday Carli! We love you!
-Mom, Dad, Jess, Mac, Myth and Holly
p.s. Holly doesn’t feel well : (
Amanda,
It seems like you are doing well. I am very proud of you;)
You will continue to be in my prayers.