Saturday, February 19, 2011

city team day 2

The City team is settling in and learning our way around. Only a few sprinkles which was nice since we were outside a great deal of our day and evening. We visited the really, really, really old sites we planned. One site that has been under major renovation is now free of scafolding and beautiful. The team ended the night at the school we visited yesterday.

We are already beginning to wrestle with hard questions. Our walking to and from the bus and ferry as well as the ride time allows for good conversation. We continue to run into people at meals, in the hotel, the small market a few doors down and other locations who remember our teams and we are able to reconnect.

Tomorrow we see our friend E and worship with her. Many of you who attended CW will remember we skyped with her the last night. Thanks for your comments we read them out loud as a group tonight.

Families, everyone is doing great.

Praying for the DR and SA teams. More soon. CityTeam

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey city team! (especially erica, dean and allyson!) I'm so glad you guys are already having a wonderful time and that you're learning so much. keep your eyes open and you'll be really amazed. you're in my prayers! And tell E I said hi!
- Julie N.

Jen said...

Great to hear about your experiences. Praying your eyes are open to see what God has in store for you all!

Special shout out to Auntie Allie, Erica, Dean and Sam's dad aka Rob!

Jen, Caleb and Asher

Luke & Karissa said...

Hello Bryan and City Team!! Posted yesterday but apparently made an error because it's not there, sorry! It's so exciting to hear about your experiences so far. We're praying for you often and are eager to hear more about how God is using you all!
Love,
Luke & Karissa

Mark Smith said...

We're prayin' for all of you. Glad things are going well. We've having a real cold night, but look forward to warm worship in the AM. Have a great day.

Chuck Kemp said...

Thinking of you and praying for you Brianna!

Janine said...

I love these updates. Thanks so much for sending them! Can't wait to hear you fill in all the details Bry!

We'll be worshipping with you all in spirit tomorrow! So proud of all of you for letting God stretch you and grow you in this way!

Unknown said...

Dear City Team, what wonderful updates! God is using each of you mightily. My heart & prayers are with you all and with E. I can just see her sweet smile (from CW). It's also so exciting reading the updates from DR & SA! WOW!! Lovingly, Lu (PS 46:10)

Patricia said...

Hey City team!! It's so good to hear all the updates...You're in my prayers!!

Jackie, we miss you soooo much!! We love you!!

Mom, Dad, Julie and Nick

Unknown said...

Hello JackeLINDA, miss you already...hope you have a wonderful time there.
Kisses lots of love from all of us.
Carlinda and family lol lol

valeria said...

fiquei feliz em saber que voce chegou bem.Estamos orando pela sua estadia neste pais tao dificil.beijos.valeria e carlos.

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Amanda said...

Jackie! we all miss you and love you so much! God bless. <3

Angela said...

Hi jackie!!!!! it's your favorite person in the world! (j/k!) I just wanted to say hi and that I'm super proud of you for taking over the world! j/k! taking on the world. I mean. I am praying for you not to eat anything and has stomach issues! :) I hope that you are having fun as well as doing your job. REMEMBER! I sooooo want a scarf. Preferably in turquoise or orange! I can't wait until you get back. Love you lots! P.S. while you're away start working n your breathing exercises, so that we can start your lessons when you get back!

Love,

Angela

Vivian said...

Hi Jackie
We miss you soo much.I've been praying for you. God bless you.

Love you

Vivian/Marcos

Rudy e Aline said...

Jaque
Estamos felizes com sua experiencia e ansiosos pelas noticias do que Deus esta fazendo na vida de voces...Continuaremos orando por voce e sua equipe
Abracos
Rudy e Aline

Anonymous said...

jackie!!! i miss you sooo much!!! boston metro was great on friday, and the video was once again a hit. yesterday we went to the homeless clothes drive and that was pretty great too. i hope you're having fun!! (btw, i slept on your bed last night. muahahahaha!) i love you sis!!!<3

Roberto and Zenilda said...

Dear Jackie,
Grandpa and Grandma love you very much. We have prayed daily for you. We are very proud of you and the whole team because of your courage and dedication as you decided to go to a far and unknown place just to serve the Lord. May God continue to bless you. Many kisses from both of us.

Rafael said...

Hey Jaqueta, Wassup!! Hope everything is going well over there. i pray that God may give experiences that will last for the rest of your life. We miss you,
God bless!

Milka e Rafa

Emmanuel said...

Aeee Jackie!!!!!!!! como está tudo por aí, estamos torceno por você pedindo que Deus te use por aí e que tudo corra bem.

Um abraço

Emmanuel e Karynna.

Tessa said...

Hey City Team! It's so encouraging to hear that you are able to reconnect with people from previous trips! God can use that so much! Remember to talk with God daily and to be very aware of your witness as Christian Americans. Let God's love overflow into EVERYTHING you do and say and the way you interact with each other and new acquaintances.

Rini, I love and miss you girl ;) Let your light shine! CAN'T WAIT to hear about you experiences. P.S. try and be adventurous with your food choices! They have some good stuff over there!

You are all consistently in my prayers!

Gina Wilson said...

Hi all!! All of Hope Chapel prayed for you this morning and for the other teams as well. It sounds like you are being challenged there. We will be challenged here on Monday with yet another snow storm. I think God is teaching us patience. Erica - even though Dad and I miss you things are great at home. We are very exited to hear about your adventures when you return. Until then, I continue to pray for your health, safety and growth in Christ. Love, Gina (Mom)

Tessa said...

The above shout out is supposed to say "Jackie" instead of "Rini". Got my trips mixed up :P