Friday, February 15, 2008

In-country and active

The day Questies have prayed and prepared for has arrived. Both groups are in-country and active. We hope you consider yourself a part of the Quest team as you journey along in prayer.

The groups will begin posting when they have access to a computer with internet connections. This will vary for the two groups. We will try to fill in the gaps with some of their scheduled plans so you can pray for each team.

Friday - The SA team has orientation today to become familiar with their surroundings. This afternoon and evening the team will divide and visit youth groups in Durban.

Friday - The DR team will spend the day with Pastor Gabriel (YEC '06 speaker) on a local college campus, meeting and talking with students. Students love to practice their English and many of the Questies can practice their Spanish. In the afternoon they will lead a workshop about youth ministry for the San Francisco Church leadership.

7 comments:

Lisa said...

John-Paul have fun using your Spanish. Have a great workshop. Nia and Nadia are looking for you. Praying for you all :)

Rachel said...

Things are taking off!!
This is unbelievably exciting. =]

My prayer for you all is this:

Father God,
use these youth this day. They come before You, answering Your call; the call You've given each and every one of us.
May they be filled with Your spirit.
I pray that they come on their knees, humbling themselves in Your presence for the good of Your glory; Your glory and not theirs.
This is so much more than an opportunity to see a different part of the world, it's an opportunity to reach a different part of Your people.
Instill within these teams a patience Father; we always want to see results right away, but Your timing is perfect. You're the God of all the seen and unseen. Bless this day Father, may they be able to sign Your name to the end of it.
In You alone, Amen.

You're all in my thoughts!
- Rachel

Anonymous said...

Ben D and Melissa,

I am looking forward to reading all the updates on here and following your journey with ALL of you. I can't wait to hear how God is using you. I am praying for you guys and your whole team....stay strong........

Ben...Zachary said while ur gone DON'T cut ur hair like aaron did...Zachary's is finally almost grown out. haha

chelsea

Tru said...

I'm glad both teams arrived safely. I can't wait to read about all that you guys are doing!

Ben- Jay says hi-
i miss you.

<3 Heather

Anonymous said...

Hi Quest 9 DR and SA,

Praying for both groups this week...praying for your safety, health, and that the Lord work IN you and THROUGH you in mighty ways this week! I look forward to checking on the blog each day!

Hugs to Melissa and Ben D. in SA and Ken and Abby in the DR!

Blessings to all,
Claire Lavergne
Hope Chapel via Seattle, WA :)

Anonymous said...

Ken,

I made it! Vacation is here!! The house is too quiet without you, but it's clean! I miss you. Caleb and I pray for you and the teams every night. He still calls for you, DADADADA!! I love you and am so proud of you!

Jen

Anonymous said...

Good Luck to you Ben, Melissa, Ken and people I don't know!! I'm still a little confused as to who's doing what where but I know you're working hard and doing awesome things!
-to Melissa *cling-hug* you need at least one hug when I contact you... *cough cough*

Hoping God blesses you all as much as he can (which we all know is limitless hehehe)

Katie (Hope Chapel)