Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Here we go!

Welcome to the Q9 blog! We are excited to have you join us on our journey. Currently we are in the final stages of preparing for our trips.

This year marks the ninth year of Quest. This is the eighth year a team has traveled to the DR and the second year a team has traveled to SA. More than 115 students have participated in Quest. This year's team represents 12 congregations.

A few reminders; the two Quest teams will be traveling and bloging at the same time and their messages will be blended. Each group will write a blog when they have the opportunity but this is not always a daily possibility. We hope to describe people we meet, places we visit, things we do and the impact of our experience. Obviously, a short blog will not express the depth of each day so we look forward to sharing with you when we return.

Here’s our team:

Quest 9

South Africa – departure, Wednesday, February 13
Melissa, Hope Chapel MA
Kevin, Middletown RI
Ben, Hope MA
Topher, Friendship CT
Janice, Casa de Oracion MA
Lia, Ressurection CT
Faculty
Susie, Hope Fellowship MA
Ben, Friendship CT

Dominican Republic – departure, Thursday, February 14
Natalie, Manchester CT
John, Friendship CT
Mike, Derry NH
Ashley, Middletown RI
Tory, North Park CT
Hope, Daybreak VT
Libby, New Life NH
Josh, Friendship CT
Tito, Casa de Oracion MA
Kelsey, Brookridge MA
Faculty
Ken, Hope Chapel MA
Itamar, Casa de Oracion MA
Rob, Friendship MA
Abby, Casa de Oracion MA

We appreciate your prayers as we make final preparations, travel to Massachusetts and on to our country's of destination. Ask God to prepare us for what lies ahead. Thanks again for joining us!

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE TRIP!!!
and you all will be in my prayers

Anonymous said...

hey ms ibs its matt casieri!

Anonymous said...

where r u right now?

Tim McD said...

Kevin & Ashley - Sorry I didn't get to speak to you prior to your departure. Know that i will be praying for you and the quest team as you serve in SA and the DR. Can't wait to hear about your trip and what the Lord is doing.

BaileyB said...

Hi Everyone!!
SA team, i am prying that your trip isn't delayed by the snow and ice we are having!!! I wish i was with ya'll!!!

Make sure ya'll keep Susie and Ben in line. (it may be hard at times)

Make sure that you always remember why you are there. Be strong in the Lord, and he will guide you. Most importantly have a blast serving the Almighty!!!!

Anonymous said...

Hope - so glad you made it safely! Have a great time and we all look forward to hearing all about your trip! Love, Breakaway

Anonymous said...

Have a great safe trip hope.

gina wilson @ Hope Chapel said...

hey SA and DR groups!

We're praying for safe travel and deep, restful sleep for y'all.

Safe landings - Fruitful plantings.

Lisa said...

Hey Rob, John and Josh, Praying for you all :)

Suzanne Faucher said...

Hi Ben,Melissa,and Ken,
Our prayers are with you and your teams for good rest and to be on fire for the Lord this week!

Keep us posted when you can and have a great Trip!

Anonymous said...

Hey Hope Ling - Cassie says "love you!" and she wants to invite you to her birthday party in March:) She is already planning her list on guests. Hey how is the stomping going? Can't wait to see it! Write soon.