Sunday, February 20, 2011

DR travel day!

It's Sunday!! Our mid-way point!

We spent a great day yesterday taking a walking tour of the city center with one of our friends, Alex. He showed us some of the historical buildings as well as some important landmarks. San Francisco has the only school for the deaf, and we learned that the church has a ministry for these people, some of whom we will meet today during services. We also visited the offices of the most famous CACAO in the world. The president gave us a brief lesson and we hope that a tour of the actual plant will be available for future Quest teams.

In the afternoon, the girls had some down time, which they spent getting to know some of our new young friends- a lot of playing "never-have-I-ever" and learning very interesting details about each other's lives (please ask what that game is all about). We also visited another small neighborhood and spent some quality time with children and youth, playing and sharing. In the evening, we attended and participated in the youth service. Our girls are learning about what it means to be "transformed" and how to relate that back to life at home.

We've reached the mid-way point in our journeys and with it comes a change in our location. After services this morning with our friends in San Francisco, we will start our drive back down towards the capital where we will visit a new community to Quest. We are anticipating and waiting for new adventures and lessons to learn.

We are thinking about and praying for our friends in SA and the City, very excited about what they are experiencing.

34 comments:

Unknown said...

Hola Alexandra!! (PS 46:10) Good Sunday morning! I am always excited to get up & see what the latest update is... what God has done & is doing & is going to do. WOW!! May God richly bless you all today! Sounds like a new adventure awaits for you Q-Ladies. Que Bueno y Bello es DIOS! Dearest Alexandra, what enjoyment you will experience at worship & service today. Keep on experiencing God. What joy!! Love to you sweet child. Y... un abrazo para Ita y Susie. Blessings to all! Safe travelings:)

Bobby said...

Good Morning DR team from a very chilly New England, I Pray for all of you to be able to open the hearts of many as your mission continues! Bailey says hello!!

Mook said...

Hi Sooze - we are praying for you back here in freezing Boston. Jealous of the 80 degree weather!

I hope you girls get an extra blessing today worshiping at church.

Love-
Mook

Hana said...

Hi Susie

God bless you. We are praying for you and waiting for you to start the fun wedding planning when you return.

Love
Mom

Heather P said...

Sounds like everyone is having an awesome experience! I'm praying that God continues to work in all of your hearts, along with the hearts of the people you will talk to.

Bekah Q...... Stay strong and keep smiling! And don't forget your sunscreen!! :) Can't wait to see you once you get back! Love always, Heather!

Unknown said...

DR Team,
Hola, haha ok that's as far as my Spanish goes. Anyway just wanted to say that I'm happy to hear about what you guys have been doing all over the island. I will continue to keep you all in prayer.
To bek q and Lisa m, the overflow yg misses u both very much. Bek, Amy made it a point to include you in her prayer requests :) , and I continue to pray as well. I'm gonna remind you just like heather did in a previous comment, don't forget the sunblock ( ur red enough without it) :D
Much love to all
-Beans

Chuck Kemp said...

Hi Maggie!

We prayed for you in church this morning and again this evening.

We love you!

- Chuck

Hunter Brokaw said...

Hey Alex1 so glad you made it safely to the DR. I will be praying for you and that God will use you to minister to the people. Have a great time and safe travels. :) =]

Anonymous said...

Hi everyone! May God bless your work in the DR. We are praying for you!

Bassim

Tim McDowell said...

Alex/DR Team: Excited to hear how God is working in the DR. Each of you have been called to share his love and Word to those you come in contact with, weather through Worship, sports, or just talking and meeting people on the streets. Let God speak through you and all that you do.

Looking forward to hearing stories and seeing pictures of how God has used you to transform the DR and how you have been transformed.

Continuing to pray for you and your team. Bring back many memories (and warm weather. It's snowing here in RI).

Riley Z. said...

hey, Allie! I'm glad that you're having fun with what God wants for you. love you! p.s. look out for the spiders L.O.L. ;)

Nana said...

Good morning to all, it is a beautiful Maine winter snow fall here, soft and pure white every where.
Eyes are apond you and your gracious work, watching your work of God through your hearts to others. Peace, love, and friendship be with you all.
Love you, Nana

Lisa said...

Hey Bekah and Lisa --- enjoy being on mission? Sounds like you are very busy. Praying God get the glory from everything he has you do. We got another 2" of snow here --- UGH! Look forward to hearing your mission news soon.

Mrs. Lisa

Lizbeth said...

Hi Ita!, everyone at the office wants to let you know that we miss you. Debbie says, to be safe ( cz she's your momma) lol....
Tatianna I missed our date on Sunday :)... Bueno chicas (team) pa' lante en el Señor. Recuerden que su obra para el Señor no es envano. Y que sus corazon puedan decir lo mismo que el apostol Pablo en (filipenses 1:20-21).
Besos y Abrazos!!!!!! oh! y disfruten el calientito porque aca esta nevando.

Nance said...

DR Team,
San Fran is such a great area. I remember meeting the Deaf Community at a Church Service. So great you got to meet them. Looking forward to hearing more. Praying for you.
Nance Williams

Jennifer Zappala said...

Good Morning my Alex! I pray you and your team are well. Missing you like crazy, but I know God is doing a very good work in you. My prayer to you today is: May God give you joy that's unspeakable. Using you as a vessel to do His work. To God be all the glory! You are not your own, you were bought at a price. So go glorify the Lord! I love you! All our love, Mom and Dad
;-) P.S. It is cold and it did snow this morning!

Anonymous said...

Hey guys, Just wanted to know I am thinking of you and Praying that you will have a great and awesome trip advancing the kingdom!! Thanks for all the news in the blog. Will look forward to hearing more details when you return.

Fran Cooley

Bobby said...

Good Morning DR Team!!

Continuara para difundir el amor de dios!!


Dios te bendiga!!

te extrano Vinetta(esposa para ser)

Hana said...

Hi Susie

We are praying for you and the rest of the team to be able to witness and glorify Jesus name.
God bless you all.

Love
Mom

Elisabeth N said...

Im so glad to hear that everything is going well! Im praying for you guys!

Bekahh Quint! I love you so much! I hope your having an amazing time and I cant wait till you get back! Miss you! Love you! Prayin for you! Love, Elisabeth!

Grandma and Grandpa said...

Hi Alex,
We are so happy to hear everyone is doing well. Perfect peace is always achieved when doing the Lord's work. Keep up the good work. Love to all of you. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Love, Grandma & Grandpa

ibnoon said...

Hi Sooze!

i am praying and thinking about you today. Sooze, did you use the sign language you learned from Trudi at Berea? (signing o come all ye faithful) LOL. I cant wait to see you soon in Boston. I'm keeping you in my prayers!!
Love and Miss ya! Noula

Unknown said...

Hi Susie Ibrahim
We miss you and are praying for you. We are so happy that things are going well for you and your team. Remember the Lord will bless you and give you great results.
Dad and Mom (Samy & Hana)

Jen Baez said...

Alex, Love to see how God is using you and what He is doing in your heart and in the lives of others. Sending our love and prayers to you in the DR.

Katlynne said...

TATI AND ITA!!!! COME HOMEEE!!! I mean...I'm praying for you ladies and I'm so excited for what the Lord is doing there and how He's using you both to serve the team and impact His Kingdom.

Tati: We did our wedding registry! It was so fun, I can't wait to tell you about it! And don't worry, I haven't worked out since you left so you're not falling behind or anything. I love you and miss you so much!! I'm praying for you girl and I can't wait until you come back to encourage us in the faith! I'm excited for how the Lord is going to use this trip for His Glory and your Joy.!

Ita: I miss you toooo!! I'm enjoying your clothes though, and your bed! Actually.. a bunch of people have slept in your bed since you left haha. But I'm praying for you and I can't wait 'til you come home and tell me all about the trip. ohh and PS: your mom went to do the wedding registry with us this morning and she HAD FUN!! She actually bought stuff for herself too haha...are you surprised? Well the boys miss you lots, it's so weird not having you here. I'm praying for youu!! love youuu :) (gosh this was not profound whatsoever.)

HEY SUSIEEE!!! I haven't looked into the book you recommended but i will do so pronto. Love you!!

Hey TEAM: God bless you ladies! I pray that you would be encouraged by seeing the Lord of the NATIONS this week! Isn't that sooo exciting and awe-inspiring?! Just soak up everything you can while you're there. The Lord is going to use this experience to change the path of so many of your lives, and that's so exciting! I went on quest 5 years ago and that's when the Lord told me I'd be on the mission field permanently one day. I'm so excited for you ladies and I praise God for using you over there to serve His precious children, sons and daughters whom He adores.

praying for you all!

LOVE...KATY LA GRINGA WANNA BE LATINA!

Ayantolas said...

Hey Lisa and Bekah!
Wow you girls are busy! :) We are praying that for you both. that God will use you for His glory there and that you will be changed and transformed from this awesome opportunity you are experiencing! Cannot wait for you to be back! Can't wait to hear what God has done!

Suzan Doucette said...

Hi Maggie!!
Your license came in the mail today! I will be sure to bring it with me on Saturday. Miss you and can't wait to see you :)

Love,
Mom

Unknown said...

Buenos dias to Alexandra, Ita, Susie & all the Q-Ladies! How's the Capital?? How has God "grown" you TODAY? I can't wait to hear what all God has been doing in your lives!! Keep savoring every moment He is giving you. From Oswald Chambers: "To be surrendered to God is of more value than our personal holiness... Once we are totally surrendered to God, He WILL work through us ALL the time." God bless you & I love you! LuLu :)

Cruse said...

Hey Bekah V! Continuing to pray for you all, it's so exciting to read the updates and imagine how you are putting into practice everything you have learned and prepared for! Not sure if I told you about the "special" youth group we were planning for sunday, but we moved it to next sunday for several reasons, but one being so that you and Bryan will be there to take part...it's gonna be good! Can't wait to see you and hear more, but enjoy the rest of your time and keep allowing God to use you!
Love,
Karissa (& Luke & Caleb!)

Green Giant & Friends said...

Hey bekah it's heather! I miss you sooo much. It's Tuesday here... My mom and I are going to OLIVE GARDEN!! I wish you could come with us, we're definetely having an olive garden date once you come back :) I hope you are having fun, enjoying the nice weather. Hopefully they've had a rainstorm, I know how much you love rain! We had a rain storm here and all I was thinking about was you!! I'll have to tell you about that.. and Triple B :) Well at school I got some messages for you....

Lan said.... HI REBA!!! I miss you come back so I can call you Reba!

Sana said... Hi bekah! I hope you are having fun! Come back soon, we miss you!

stephanie said.. BEKSSSSSSSSS!!! I miss you and I hope you are having fun (but not too much fun without me) How was your flight? How are things there? Everything here is boring without you. There is no one to go get my grinder with me and pump my mayo. :( So we are playing net ball in gym, and I was beastly and great at it. Hope you are enjoying the weather down there... it's freezing up here! Can't wait till you come back. I LOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE YOU!!! Love always, stephanie.

Well we all miss you and love you SOO much! I'm praying for you and your whole team!

angela said...

Hey Lisa! Hey Bekah!
We love you! Can't wait to see you... So excited to hear about what God has shown you this week and how He has stretched you :)!

Hey Susie, Ita, and Vinetta! We love you and are praying for you!
Love,
Angela, Savannah, and Sam

Suzan Doucette said...

Where have you guys been? No post since Sunday...
Please check in!

Debbie said...

Hi Susie and DR Team!! We are praying for all of you that you will continue to be met with open hearts and have opportunities to share the love of Christ! Miss you here in New England. Bring back some sun for us!
P.S. Love you, Susie! Ava, Bella & Bobos also send their hugs!

Jennifer Zappala said...

Hello Alex. Dad and I wanted to say that we love you and miss you. Shiloh and Bugsy miss you too. :-) Hope you are all doing well. Can't wait to see new up-dates. Praying for the DR, SA, and City teams. God Bless you! Lots of love, hugs, and kisses, Mom and Dad xoxo