For the SA team it has been an interesting day. A cancelled flight gave the team the opportunity to practice flexibility which is so important. At this time the SA team is crossing the Atlantic Ocean heading for the continent of Africa. This is a 17 hour leg of their three leg trip. They will land in Johannesburg mid morning EST and then transfer to a short domestic flight wrapping up their travel to Durban, South Africa. After settling in and good night’s rest they will begin orientation and service on Friday. They will blog from Durban as soon as they have access to the internet.
The DR team arrived this evening in Northborough. Snow, rain, flooded streets were a challenge but everyone arrived safely. Tonight they had a time of orientation and connecting. They fly out of Boston late-morning tomorrow and after a stop in Miami they arrive in Santiago, Dominican Republic tomorrow evening. Like the SA team they will kick off their service on Friday morning, heading to San Francisco to work alongside our friend Pastor Gabriel.
So welcome to the Q9 adventure. A few things you can pray for as you remember the teams.
* Pray the SA team will be able to sleep some during their long flight and that they will clear customs and arrive safely in Durban.
* Pray for safe travels for the DR team, with smooth transitions and safe arrival in Santiago.
* Pray both groups will adjust quickly to the warm climates.
(For those of us in New England that is a real challenge!)
* Pray for the teams as they connect and begin serving.
Thanks for your interest and support! You are an important member of the Quest team.
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Hey everyone, Its Linette from CASA DE ORACION. just want to let you guys know iam praying for all of you, and for those who dont know iam janice's older sister, and i want to tell her that i love her, and to be careful, and stay strong, and that goes for everyone, dont givbe up, the Lord is your strength. God blesss you all. Love you Janice, and misssss you!!
-Linette Serrano
(house of prayer)
Hi, Kevin I am praying for you and the SA team and also for the DR team for a safe arrival to your destinations, I can't wait to hear from all of you, well take care I love you.
(Mom) Lilia Cruz
Safe travels!
Carl & Andrea Strathmeyer
Hope Chapel, Sterling MA
This is so unbelievable!!
Just two years ago I was in the same shoes as all of you, embarking on the most incredible experience of my life.
This is God's time. All of you possess something worth talking about, so do it with joy! As you minister to those you'll be working with, remember that all of this is for His glory. May your actions and attitudes throughout this time be a representation of the God that dwells within you. (If you get the chance, take a look at 1 John 3:18)Let His light shine through, setting you apart from those who have yet to feel His presence.
I also encourage all of you to invest time in one another, learn about one another, and lay the foundations necessary for friendships. The people beside you have the potential to be the best friends you could ever have, and since this is a battle (a spiritual battle), those that stand beside you can be pretty important.
You're all in my prayers. May God reveal to you all that He is and all that He can do.
Topher, Kevin, Ben D., John, Josh, and Ashley i love you all so much! I know the love that you have for God, and the desire you possess to share Him with others..use the gifts you've been given to exalt His name.
Ben A. and Rob - you both have always been leaders. Your love for God inspires those who work beside you. I pray this time will be an opportunity for both of you to witness further the God that we serve work in such amazing ways; in both the youth on these trips and the people you'll be ministering to.
God bless you all!!
Peace.
Q9!!! I am praying for all of you! May the Lord bless each one of you on this trip, may he begin something new in your lives! Do no leave what happens in SA and the Dominican there! Bring back what you learn home! I am praying that God will move your hearts and stir in up your hearts I love each one of you! God bless!
~Ababa~
Hey Natalie and Q9 -- As I was sitting in my Bible Study this morning someone mentioned about God's message being for all nations in all the world and I couldn't help but think of you guys. You have such a wonderful opportunity. Enjoy serving God in all His fullness!! And enjoy His big, beautiful world filled with wonderful people longing to hear the message of His great love and saving power!!! Rebecca and I will be reading your blogs with great excitement and will keep you in our prayers. Rebecca says to eat lots of dominican food for her and to ENJOY all the PEOPLE!!!
heeeey Q9!! i'm so excited for you guys. i can't believe that your trip is happening already. i'm praying for all of you on the DR team and the SA team too. i know that God has WONDERFUL things in store for you and the people you'll see as well. natalie, i'll be thinking about and praying you while i'm down visiting my family. and hopfully i'll be able to sneak on my grandparents' computer so i can read the blogs. have and awesome time and don't take any moment you're there for granted. i love you and miss you so much already! <3333
-alison
Hi Guys. You are all pretty awesome. Thanks for heeding the call to SA and DR. Nothing is coincidental with God. He's got all of you right where He wants you, now, at this very moment. Stay alert and strong; He's there with you and wants to work in you and through you (Jos 1:9). Let Him!
Ben D: Love ya man! Remember, He works in weakness, so be weak in yourself, but let Him be as strong as He wants to be in you (Eph 3:20).
Melissa A: What a great opportunity and experience for you. You just don't know how much of a blessing God wants to make you to the people with whom He will be bringing you into contact. He's got a hand on your appointment calendar. Just wait on Him and let your light shine, girl (Jer 33:3)!
Charlie R.
Hello to the SA team and the DR team, first of I want to start this all off with a HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! and have a safe trip. The experience of being able to work in God's hands and go across the world almost and to these places you have never been must be soo incredible! So I want to wish you all the best!
Melissa A-I love you girl! and have so much to tell you when you get back! and please be safe you are my sister and I love you and miss you. This experience for you is amazing I never thought you would be going to Africa before me but you are! and don't forget to let me know how you are doing every now and then k.
and everybody else have a wonderful trip and let us know how you are doing!
Lynn J
its been two years already it seems like just yesterday Q7 went to the DR, hope ya'all are enjoying the warmth! Keep up the good work for the Lord and the time you spend focused on the Lord this week i pray that you still spend that much time focused on him when you come back state side!
P.S. hope you all like the cold water!
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