we can't really describe today, at least not fully in this spot. we spent the morning in a gathering of other followers. we listened to a new language and found common songs through the music played. we sang along as well as we could. we shared the bread and the cup.
we left and traveled to the home of a woman who demonstrated hospitality. for seven hours she demonstrated hospitality. a light meal then a full (and we do mean full) meal from soup to dessert. we sat and had conversations. we shared our stories with one another. and we encouraged her but not beyond how she challenged and encouraged our group.
we learned we need to visit more in one another's homes. that we need to have deep honest conversations. that we need to tell one another our stories. that good happens when we take time and not rush.
we look forward to telling you the full story when we return. we are healthy and not rain today! thank you for continuing to support us throughout the day. c.t.
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Tori
DId you eat eggs yet? lol
Glad you're all doing fine and having fun and learning. You are one vey lucky girl. And we ae a very lucky family.
Love Memere
You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers, City Team!! Much love to Tori!! I have never been more proud!! Today at church many people were asking about you, and I made copies of the blog address and people took them. YOu have touched so many lives here, too. At work, it gives me great joy to share with everyone what you are doing for The LOrd!! You are a testimony to people you havent met! The effects are far reaching. Thank you for touching so many lives, and mine too, in such a profound way!! I love you so much, Sweety!! I cant wait to hear all about all the wonderful adventures you've had, and the people you've met along the way. I know the Lord will continue to bless you and your team and use you in a mighty way! Have a wonderful rest of your trip! Love Always, MOM
Well, Julie girl, we're missing you around here! Are you keeping any kind of journal? We want to hear all the stories of your adventures and your conversations and your thoughts about them all. We love you tons, and can't wait to have you home. (After this trip, you had better not be thinking of going to college THAT far away!) Happy Valentine's Day (it's still the 14th here).
Hey daughter, how are you doing? everybody miss you a lot. Even Chico. Chunky call you in the stairs so you come to the kitchen. He don't know you're not here. Becareful, stay together to your group. god bless you all. Love u!!
Dear Mary
hope your having a an awesome time in the DR. everyone back at NVCC misses you oodles, its been sad being in church without you. your in my family and my prayers they all say hi and wish you tons more fun than you already (hopefully) have been having. i cant belivie i havent seen in a year i have a big hug waiting for you when you get back home and then you have to tell me all about it! just be you
love love <3 Devin B
Beans
Glad to hear that everything is going great. Grandma Bert sends her love Looking forward to hearing about the fantastic food you have been trying
Grandpa would be very proud of you
Love Ya
Auntie Patty
Hey Beans!
We are missing you and praying for you!! I hope you have an awesome week and are able to see God at work in you and through you. We love you!
Angela, Savannah, and Sam
Allyson,
Glad to hear that all is well in the city and that you are enjoying the sights as well as the wonderful hospitality! Katie had a great birthday weekend. Look forward to hearing more about your time there! Lori
Susan:
Thank God that you do not have rain. You have to enjoy every visit. I am waiting to listen to all your stories in detail. Happy valentine. I love you. I am praying for the city team. God bless you all.
Hana
Isn't it amazing that in a world filled with inconsistencies, you found complete consistency as you met with the followers.
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You are all in our thoughts and prayers - what a strong learning experience this has been for the younger brothers and sisters back home. We have had many "teachable moments" with them as we've talked about your trip.
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Can't wait to see you, J!
Love,
Dad
It's great to be sharing with you as you experience this awesome trip. We look forward each day to the posts, and will love hearing all the details later. Cullen, has the cube made an appearance yet?
Love and prayers,
Mom (Susan)
To everyone in the city:
I'm proud of each and everyone of you! I enjoy reading about your day and can't wait to here about the whole trip when you come home. So amazing that teenagers can be doing something so moving, I am truly inspired. I'm praying for every person on the trip. Stay safe and healthy!
hey sandy, I'll check the site every day. We miss you. I hope this experience make you understand that life is not easy. Your brothers and sister look to see foward for you. Come with a new goal specialy get more together with your bro and sis here. Tito asked for you. Hey Anthony I hope you and your group are having a great experience with God. You are a good kid and God bless you for that. And I know a good son. This experience are going to be great for both of you and your group. Becareful and God bless you all. Dru/mom
Muraho from Rwanda,
We have had a great time in Rwanda. Meeting women who have started a business with a loan from microseeds. The people are very friendly. Emi, I hope your experience in Dr is going fabulous. African is cool.
Dad, Neal h.
Praying for u all the HS leading!
Can't wait to hear your stories Cullen.
Love in Christ
U can do all things through Christ who strengthens u. Phil. 4:13
Robbie.
I miss you bro.
Hope everything is going good prayin for you guys
Also, do you want it....TOATED
(robbie will know what i mean)
Love,
Jimmy
Robbie: Hope everything is going good with you. Take care, and I will keep you in my prayers. All my love, Mama and Papa
Joshua....thinking about you and feeling very proud of you! God loves you and so do I!! Love, Grandma
Beans,
Hope you are having a great time, it sure is an experience you will cherish for a lifetime. We are all proud of you and the City Team. A day hasn't gone by without you and the team in our prayers. Everything is good back home and snow is expected for tonight and tomorrow. We are anxious to hear all of the adventures you have enjoyed. We'll see all of you Saturday.
Love Dad,Mom,Brianna and Tigger
Glad things are going well. Can't wait to hear more details. City team - you are great and I am excited for all the experiebces you are having. Cullen, we miss you and are excited about this experience for you. Stay open and listen.
-Al
So wonderful to read all the updates and fill everyone in here at home with how you are all doing! Tori, you and the rest of the team are all in our prayers every night. The kids ask at some point each day, "What do you think Tori is doing right now?" So, we check the clock and take a guess! We love you and are so proud of the work you are all doing there. We'd love to know if there are any special prayer requests for the team. Maybe in a future post?
love and blessings
-christine
JAMIE DAVIS! I hope you aren't leaving your clothes at random places like the Dominican Republic!! haha. Praying for your safety! I hope that you are having an awesome time and taking every oppertunity to grow in Him.
Kelsea Q10
Hey there, City Team! Seems like you are too busy to post these past few days. We miss the news! Let us know how everyone is doing and if there is anything we here Stateside can do to help (you know, like pray...). Just a few more days; make the most of them.
Hey there Beans,
Well it snowed over night and is still snowing, we have about 5" so far. Hope you are enjoying the food as well as the sites and new friends you have made. Several of the guys from work (Chip,Roland and Phil)have been asking about you and the City Team. We will check back later to see whats new with the Team.
Keep smiling, you know that your grandparents are very proud of you.
Love Mom and Dad
Hey Bubbee, Just wanted to let you know that I'm enjoying South Carolina, but I am missing you and the rest of the family and church family too! I know that you are being well taken care of, because I spoke to God and He wouldn't let me down. I hope you are gathering lots of stories and new friends to share with us when you get home. Be safe and Be Good. I love you much. Mom
It is nice to read that the team is finding out that face to face conversations are far better than facebook. Praying for you all and can't wait for the FBC update Sunday.
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