Good morning! The SA team has limited access to internet right now. I have gotten some updates from a friend in SA and want to share with you all.
They spent the day Friday at 3 different elementary schools visiting with the students. On Sunday they will travel to visit with Barry and Deb at Westville Baptist. Once they are there they will be able to post an update with details of what they have been up to during their first few days.
Luggage . . .It seems that the luggage should arrive on Sunday! Thank God!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
day 1 around the City
We crashed last night and slept pretty well in our new home away from home. The group loved the breakfast buffet with some very different options.
Today alone we traveled by foot, bus, taxi, subway, and ferry. The group has really taken to the food here. They're adventurous and trying new dishes. One of our contacts, who is new to the whole group spent the entire day with us. We learned some of the amazing history found just down the street from our hotel, visited a private school and attended a youth group. We had great weather today and are probably going to puddle jump tomorrow as we tour some really, really, really old sites.
Praying the SA folks get their bags, some of us know how that can distract. Glad to hear all the DR open doors.
Need to rest, more soon. CityTeam
Today alone we traveled by foot, bus, taxi, subway, and ferry. The group has really taken to the food here. They're adventurous and trying new dishes. One of our contacts, who is new to the whole group spent the entire day with us. We learned some of the amazing history found just down the street from our hotel, visited a private school and attended a youth group. We had great weather today and are probably going to puddle jump tomorrow as we tour some really, really, really old sites.
Praying the SA folks get their bags, some of us know how that can distract. Glad to hear all the DR open doors.
Need to rest, more soon. CityTeam
DR team up and running!
These have been a very busy 2 days for the DR team in San Francisco. Our first full day in country had us visiting a private school with students ages 9-13. The girls split up, met in small groups with the children, and practiced Spanish as both groups shared stories about their lives. After a delicious home cooked meal of rice & beans, we spent a few hours in a neighborhood that the church has been starting to visit recently. We walked and talked with neighbors and even practiced our swing on the baseball diamond. These girls can hit!!
Although it has been raining on and off all day today, it hasn't slowed us down. We visited a nursing home this morning, loving on some wonderful folks, painted a lot of nails in pretty bright colors (even blue), lots of hands-on opportunities to love and care for our elders. We also visited an orphanage, and played with 9 precious little boys. We are excited to be a part of a new connection with our friend here.
Next it was off to a local hospital to care and pray for patients in Pediatrics, the Womens ward and the Trauma unit. In one day we've had the chance to minister to widows, orphans and the "least of these". We've been in awe at how God has been enabling and equipping us to share and experience His love and grace. Tonight we're looking forward to working with more children at local small groups meetings the church is holding to continue to share the gospel in the community. Hasta manana! -the Quest DR ladies.
Although it has been raining on and off all day today, it hasn't slowed us down. We visited a nursing home this morning, loving on some wonderful folks, painted a lot of nails in pretty bright colors (even blue), lots of hands-on opportunities to love and care for our elders. We also visited an orphanage, and played with 9 precious little boys. We are excited to be a part of a new connection with our friend here.
Next it was off to a local hospital to care and pray for patients in Pediatrics, the Womens ward and the Trauma unit. In one day we've had the chance to minister to widows, orphans and the "least of these". We've been in awe at how God has been enabling and equipping us to share and experience His love and grace. Tonight we're looking forward to working with more children at local small groups meetings the church is holding to continue to share the gospel in the community. Hasta manana! -the Quest DR ladies.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
News from SA
Quick message from SA - The team has arrived safely. They are missing a few bags, all the leaders bags! Pray they get to them quickly. They will update us more soon.
city team reaches the City
We arrived on time and our luggage did too! Smooth day of travel. After dropping of our luggage we went to a brief orientation with our friends here and then dinner at an awesome spot. We met briefly to chat and now headed to bed. More soon, praying for great rest. CityTeam
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
DR team has landed!
After an early wake up, and 2 flights, the DR team has arrived in balmy 80 degree temps. We made our way through the hussle and bussle of immigration and customs and are now in our guagua (bus) headed to San Francisco de Macoris, our home away from home for the next 4 days. We're praying for safe travels for our friends headed to the City and South Africa.
The Q Ladies :)
The Q Ladies :)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Quest 12 is ready to go!
Ready to go!
Most of the Q12 Questies are in Northborough tonight. The first two teams DR and SA have a 3:15 AM shuttle pick up. (They're just hearing about that now.) And they will be off for the day's journey. The DR team will be on site by late afternoon. SA will arrive in Durban just after noon Thursday, Durban time.
The City team will all be together by late morning Wednesday and begin their journey overseas late afternoon. They have a shorter flight than the SA team but also arrive in the City just afternoon Thursday.
We are excited... watchful, for God.
Thanks for joining us in this journey!
Most of the Q12 Questies are in Northborough tonight. The first two teams DR and SA have a 3:15 AM shuttle pick up. (They're just hearing about that now.) And they will be off for the day's journey. The DR team will be on site by late afternoon. SA will arrive in Durban just after noon Thursday, Durban time.
The City team will all be together by late morning Wednesday and begin their journey overseas late afternoon. They have a shorter flight than the SA team but also arrive in the City just afternoon Thursday.
We are excited... watchful, for God.
Thanks for joining us in this journey!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Quest 12!
Q12 Teams
DR
1. Jess, Hope Chapel, MA
2. Bekah, Friendship, CT
3. Kathryn, Hope Chapel, MA
4. Bekah, Faith, RI
5. Yasirie, North Park, CT
6. Lisa, Friendship, CT
7. Maggie, Community Cong, MA
8. Alex, Middletown, RI
9. Itamar Elizalde, Faculty
10. Susie Ibrahim, Faculty
11. Vinetta McCann, Faculty
12. Tatiana Burgos, Q7 alumni
SA
1. Teresa, Middletown, RI
2. Miesha, Waterbury, CT
3. Dan, Sudbury, MA
4. Aidan, Friendship, CT
5. Irene, Manchester, CT
6. Bethany, Friendship, CT
7. Ken Hall, Faculty
8. Lynn Kobus, Faculty
9. Ababa Abiem, Q7 Alumni
City
1. Brianna, Community Cong, MA
2. Jackie, Celebration Saugus, MA
3. Dean, Pleasant Street, MA
4. Bryan, Faith, RI
5. Erica, Hope Chapel, MA
6. Ashlee, North Park, CT
7. Allyson Clark, Faculty
8. Rob Morzella, Faculty
9. Tommy Moore, Q7 Alumni
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