Sunday, February 15, 2009

City Life

Our blog last night was deleted as we got ready to post, sorry for the delay.

Saturday...
Rain, rain go away. The team was great today as they moved around the city all day in a cold rain. The dampness and sometimes cold feet didn't bring their spirits or attitudes down. It looks as though we may have rain everyday during our visit.

We toured several locations Saturday including two museums. We saw really, really, really, old items and were amazed at the history of this region. We toured a building which was the largest church in the world at one time but is now only a museum. We discussed the parallel that can take place when Christ is no longer first in our life.

We are learning about life in a big city:
>It rains sometimes, pull up your hoodie or open you umbrella, life goes on and so must you.
>During the day it takes around 30 minutes to arrive at your destination, on Saturday evening the same ride may take 1.5 hours! Standing most of the way.
>If you thought the bus was full to capacity, you were probably wrong.
>If the group runs you might make the ferry so you don't have to wait 15 minutes for the next.
>You can buy a watch for $4!

Sunday...
Today we worshiped with a group who speak the native language. A teenager the same age as our group helped us with the flow of the message. A very cool time. Many similarities but also differences of course. The teenagers and young adults joined us at lunch for interesting conversations.

This afternoon we have a brief time to relax and then dinner with some old friends. Everyone is doing well and learning a great deal. Our eyes and ears continued to be opened to new experiences. Thank you for your support! More soon.

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

that sounds incredible, Praise God this is such an encouragement to hear. I am praying for all of you. God Bless mike charland

Anonymous said...

Hey David, We had breakfast with the family at the club. Everyone says hi and they are praying for you all. Hope your feet are staying dry. :o) Don't forget to send a postcard if you can. The girls miss you but won't admit it. Love you!
Mom and Dad.

Anonymous said...

God is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow, he is the same in the U.S. and other places across the globe. We continue to pray for the team and know blessings are in store for all. luvyakels

Anonymous said...

Hi Brittany! I hope you're having an awesome time. I'm praying for you! Love you <33
~Marie

Anonymous said...

Kelsea,

When are you comeing home!!! I miss you so much. Life is not the same without you. While you are in the "City" outreaching, i am learning that i must learn to share you others, but boy is that hard. Did you tell everyone my piece of advice to ponder upon? If not, then i will tell all. The advice is "To be or not to be. That is the question" Shackspeare really knows what he is talking about, most of the time. I love you.

Kathryn

Anonymous said...

hay tess, i hope you aren't getting to wet. i miss having you around to talk to and just doing stuff with. i am praying for you every day and Susla asks me about you every day. he has been given the blog address so expect to here from him too. laura also says hi and hopes you are having a good time. can't wait to see you.
PS.. you are not getting the basement back for a while, lol <3 <3.
--kaysh--

Anonymous said...

Greetings Krissy & Team City. What wonderful
opportunities you have been given to show Gods love. We continue to pray for the team and for those you come in contact with. Keep Smiling.

Tim McD

Anonymous said...

Great to hear what you are experiencing & doing in the city! Thinking of you & remembering you all in your remaining days. Looking forward to learning more in our Saturday gathering! Greetings to Tessa & David!
Cynthia Atherton

Anonymous said...

Team - We are praying for you especially for your works and God's intention for your time there. I'm trust you are capturing these thoughts through the lens of your cameras and look forward to the visual story of your time there.
God Bless.
Nance
P.S. Allyson stay warm!

Anonymous said...

Hi Daddy,
I really, really miss you. I really, really wish I could cuddle with you right now. I wish we could wrestle. I Love You.
Sam

Anonymous said...

Hi Brit,

Your church family is praying for you and your team. I am also praying daily for the Lord to bless you and bless the people you come in contact with. We are excited to hear about your trip and ways that you have become a transformer for Christ!
Love,
Joanne

Anonymous said...

Hi City Team!
We are praying for you constantly!
We love hearing about what you are doing and about the people that you are spending time with. We are praying that your love for Jesus will be contagious! I Love You Robert! I can't wait to see you!
Praying for you Allyson and Beth! :)
Angela

Anonymous said...

Dear Daddy,
I miss you soooooooo much! I can't wait to work on our dollhouse when you get home. I'll be waiting for you when you get back :)!! I love you!
Love,
Savannah
P.S. Cous Cous

Anonymous said...

AC- Continuing to pray for you all as you ferry and take in so many incredible sights. Praying that your eyes and hearts are staying keen toward the work God is already doing in the lives you encounter and for opportunies to engage in converations in the ordinary places you go every day.
Stay warm and eat lots of yummy food for me!
Lori

Unknown said...

We are praying for you all and also praying for no more rain for the duration. Miss you Krissy

Love Dad

Queen - Ababa said...

I am praying for you all! its been so great to hear what God has been using you all for!

Anonymous said...

brittany!!! i miss you and i wish i could have wrote you sooner but im home today and im sure your having a wonderful time in all the rain! i cant wait to see you and give you a big hug! o and yoru brother says hi and he loves you and misses you! i love you too! byeee

Anonymous said...

Hi City Team!

Love reading about your adventures! I REALLY can't wait to see the pictures of the square dancing:)(especially Rob...LOL) You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda