We arrived safely yesterday evening after a long flight and bus ride. All our travels were safe, we got all of our luggage, and customs was a breeze. God has truly been with us and continues to bless us on this mission.
We are all on board the ship in Odessa, and today we are preparing our teams for orphanages starting Tuesday. We also got a chance to do some shopping! Yuri is treating us to a tour of Odessa this afternoon.
The entire group seems to be rested after our long trip here. Thanks for praying for us!
June 3rd, 2007 at 7:41 am
Great stuff! I have been thinking about you guys and hoping that everyone was doing okay. For those of you interested, Cleveland took out Detroit in game 6 and is headed to the Finals. Wendi, I love you and miss you already. It is quite boring here without you. I look forward to more updates and God bless all of you.
June 3rd, 2007 at 7:55 am
We (Smudge, Sweetie, Draeger, Annie & me) are so glad that you have all arrived safely and are resting well. Leaving for church here soon and we will all be in continual prayer for each of you…
June 3rd, 2007 at 8:17 am
The Sunday School class Reflections at Clearview Baptist Church is praying for your team, especially our own Debbie and Kelly Monroe. Spread the gospel of Jesus!
June 3rd, 2007 at 8:37 am
Praise the Lord for your safe arrival! Know that we are praying for you…and for the hearts of the orphans that you will visit tomorrow. Continued blessings on your trip————
June 3rd, 2007 at 9:25 am
So glad to hear that you arrived safely. Thanks so much for updating the blog! Please tell Patrick and Emily hello! Will be praying for all of you and can’t wait to read further updates. God bless all of you and the orphans that are going to see Christ’s love in action:)
June 3rd, 2007 at 10:20 am
Mrs. Bennett, Hope you are feeling better. We will keep praying for you and are so glad to hear that you made it there safely! God Bless you! Love, Alex (and the rest of the Moore family)
June 3rd, 2007 at 10:22 am
Hey Dawn, it is such a blessing to know that you arrived safely! I have been praying and will continue as you begin the work God sent you for. Everything is going well back home. Can’t wait to hear more!
Love,
Susan
June 3rd, 2007 at 1:47 pm
Amazing answers to prayer– every little thing done for Jesus gives glory to His name! We’re praying for you here in Connecticut.
June 3rd, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Kasey and Patrick,we are glad everything is going well for you and we pray for continued blessings on your trip! The Byars Bunch
June 3rd, 2007 at 2:00 pm
So glad to hear that all is well. We continue to pray for you and look forward to hearing via the blogs all that God will be doing this week…(no pressure Jack)
Gene, your mom says hello and she loves you and wishes she could be with you.
I am missing being there this year, but I know you are in such great hands. Remember, be extra nice to Rhonda so she’ll want to do this again!
Give my love to Yuri, Ira, Bogdan and Marina.
June 3rd, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Patrick and Kasey, Janice and I are happy to hear that you arrived safely. We will continue to pray for you and the Team.
We look forward to finding out more about your trip from the blogs and can’t wait to see you and hear about all of your experiences when you return. God bless all of you.
June 3rd, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Hey Team,
I praise God that all is going well. We truly serve an amazing God. So thrilled that he is using each of you and the talents and gifts that He has given you. How are the Spill the Sprite and Babooshaka games going, Danielle and Ellen. Hope some of you are stepping up to the plate to keep Kasey humbled. What are we doing here anyway? Know that you all will be in my thoughts and prayers each day. Love ya, Mary
June 3rd, 2007 at 3:15 pm
All of you are in my prayers during your time of service there. A special hello to Wendy, I pray that you can focus on the mission God has for you, that you are able to renew friendships begun last year, that you will realize God at work in you and your team as He provides opportunities and challenges. Stay safe and healthy.
June 3rd, 2007 at 3:21 pm
I am glad you arrived safely. I look forward to hearing about all the wonderful things you are doing. Please say hi to my Mom (Pam Lindsey) for me
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June 3rd, 2007 at 4:59 pm
So glad you are safe. To all of you, thank you for sacrificing so much to do God’s work. To Amy, I miss you and love you very much.
June 3rd, 2007 at 7:35 pm
Danielle & Joel, I’m so proud of the two of you. God will use you during this trip to touch ohter peoples lives to bring more people to him. Can’t get much better than that! Lots of Love and prayers, Uncle Paul
June 3rd, 2007 at 7:42 pm
Dear Mrs. Abby and Bennett, i love you very much. I have been praying for you lots. Is the sea really black? I miss you much and wear your T shirts everyday.(from Jenny)
I miss you Mrs Abby and Bennett. i love you Bennett and Mrs Abby . i swam without my swimmies today and ate Muscles with Marinara sauce at the Parolinis. Yum! the girls did not like them. (from jack)
Abby Mae does not know what to say she just wants to give you both a kiss! All our love to you both. Miss you bad, guess i’ll run alone in the morning! (from shannon)
(From Hethy) I am praying for you two. Two big squeezes from me. And a kiss for the better looking of the two. Tractarianism is on it’s way out.
June 3rd, 2007 at 7:59 pm
Amy,
I’m so glad to hear you arrived safely. I am praying for you and your group – many lives will be touched by the work you are doing! What an awesome opportunity!
Love,
Angie
June 3rd, 2007 at 8:56 pm
Hey Mommy!!!! I’ll bet that plane ride was fun (hope ya had a neck pillow)… hope ya had someone to geek-out with ya in the middle of the night this time … i just mowed my new lawn and raked like 2,345 rocks give or take …. i miss arguing with you already, i tried to argue with leslie but its not the same .. she always wins …
.. i’m glad to here every thing is going well … i teared up on the way home from the airport praying that you would get over there safe … but the i remebered boys don’t cry and i went straight home and used power-tools and dug a hole …. any who dillon was fun to have around and i’m calling daniel tonight to make sure he’s alright … we havn’t fallin apart yet without you but there is definately something special missing …. take care and spend lots of money like i would .. love you lots
June 3rd, 2007 at 9:08 pm
We are praying for all of you!! I look forward to hearing more reports this week. Jack and Mandy, Sunday School was great today – we missed you guys! Lynn, I saw your daughter today. She was helping Ozzie the mascot today and came to visit Celebration Station.
Take care!
June 3rd, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Hey there Lynn & Brit. It is good have a way to communicate with you. We are doing fine. I have to let Julie stay home in the moring, Anna had a bike accident and broke a wrist and hurt the other so she has a doctors appointment tomorrow. I think Friday is out also. We will be fine. Samson had a couple of accienets last night in the rec room (poo). We’re glad you are safe and evrey thing is going well. We will keep you in our prayers. Love you bunches!! Julie says hello, miss you both. Dad is doing ok, I am doing well. Give all those kids a hug. We will check back later.
Love you both!!
Jim & Juile
June 3rd, 2007 at 9:29 pm
Dear Dawn,
You are ever in my thoughts and prayers as your mission unfolds. I know that you will be a blessing in the lives of the orphans with whom you interact because you have such a special gift of sharing God’s love! In the message that our minister brought this morning, he charged us to “be the Jesus that others see” this week. What wonderful advice for all of us; but my mind went half way around the world to the unselfish way that you guys are “being the Jesus” that so many young eyes will be seeing this week!! I know that God will work many miracles through your efforts! After all, God is good — all the time!!
Love,
Linda
June 3rd, 2007 at 10:18 pm
Pat & Kasey,
Praise God on your arrival. I have been thinking and raising prayers for you today. Don’t eat any unripe bananas and give lots of love to the children. You and the entire group will continue to stay in our prayers. Much Love, Mike, Tera, Laynie, Kaleigh, Shizzie and Winnie & Ken (the barbie)
June 3rd, 2007 at 10:49 pm
Hi Jill,
We are thriled to read that you…and your make-up/luggage )…arrived safe. Now His “mission is a go!” Thinking about all the blessings you will be a part of, share and experience this week. We are praying for your every move on this journey…and the team too! Hugs & Kisses!
We love ya sis! Sandy & Doug
June 3rd, 2007 at 11:02 pm
Jill & Nancy,
Nice to see a note from you posted on the Internet. Glad to know that you and your luggage arrived safely!
Take lots of pictures and give Yuri and the families/children you will meet lots of hugs from their friends in Tennessee. We are all praying for you and your mission.
Love & prayers,
Sherry and your Sunday School Class
June 3rd, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Danielle & Joel
I was so thankful to hear you were safely there, I pray that you will feel Gods loving arms around you all the time. I’m so excited for you, cant’wait to hear how your first visit goes.
Love ya
Aunt Pattie
June 4th, 2007 at 4:33 am
Joel and Danielle,
Great news to know that you guys are all safe and ready to embark on another awesome mission. We are covering you and and your entire group in prayer and know God will protect you and bless your trip. We’re so proud of you and your eagerness to serve Jesus. Love you guys!
Aunt Jean and Uncle Doug
June 4th, 2007 at 5:50 am
Abby and Jamey
Trust all is well. Am praying daily that God grant you health, wisdom and big dose of fun. I find that after trips such as this it is quite helpful to take some time to decompress so as to process everything you have seen, heard and experienced. I have also found that Switzerland is the best place to do this. Off for Africa: will check in when/if I can.
June 4th, 2007 at 8:05 am
Glad to hear everything is good with the trip. It rained at your house Fri and Sat. We made it home with the lizard. Ha! Andy and Olivia send their love. We will continue praying for you guys. Love you.
June 4th, 2007 at 8:06 am
Blessings on you all. . . but a special hello to the Bennetts. I am so proud of you all and can’t wait to hear all about your trip. You really are doing the work of the Lord and ministering to “the least of these, my brethren.” Thank you for being so brave and so obedient. Enjoy every minute of your trip!!
Psalm 26:3-4 is my prayer for you today.
Love,
Mandy and Zack Coley
June 4th, 2007 at 8:10 am
I’m really exicted for you all (especially Jill). We’re praying for all of you and know that each of you will receive many blessings and have many memories of what you’re doing. Stay safe and keep looking up to Him.
Love in Christ,
Larry & Faye
June 4th, 2007 at 9:23 am
Patrick and Kasey and All Team Members: Relieved to hear of your safe arrival- Lots of prayers were riding on the wings of those planes!! Continuing prayers from many here in Alabama for your safety and for all the people who will be touched by your visits!! Will look forward to reading more updates!
With love from all the family in Alabama! (Lizzie says “Arf!”)
Mom
June 4th, 2007 at 9:34 am
Rhonda,Troy,Taylor and Austin,
We are so glad that you are there safely. You are in our prayers!! Austin – Joe says “hi” – he is going to try and email you directly – they have been having problems w/ranch computer. Baseball team lost 14-0. They said they really missed you and Joe!!!. We Love you guys – Remember – YOU CAN DOOOO IT!!!!!
Susan,Georgia, & Jeff!
June 4th, 2007 at 9:42 am
We are looking forward to the next posting and continue to pray for God’s blessings.
June 4th, 2007 at 10:00 am
Hey Shiela -
You are constantly in my prayers. Hope you can enjoy yourself in the midst of all your busyness there. Love Love Love -
Liberty
June 4th, 2007 at 10:15 am
Hello to all my friends on this wonderful mission trip!! I am so glad you all have arrived safely. Have a GREAT journey while doing the work of Jesus and know that each one of you are in my prayers.
Christie
June 4th, 2007 at 11:28 am
Hello to our friends of Holy Cross. So glad to hear you arrived safely. We wish you all a safe and wonderful mission trip.
Retia & Alan
June 4th, 2007 at 11:31 am
P.S.
Just wanted to let Jamey, Abby and Sheila know that David Fulkerson will be having open heart surgery, Tuesday, June 5th. Please keep him in your prayers. We will keep you posted.
Retia
June 4th, 2007 at 11:35 am
Hello friends, still thinking of you. Dr. Ima Lutiran says hello. He said he would write but his computer is in the cleaners. I think he is still thinking about the flop of his new book, “Delilah and the Caribean Skunks.” Love yall.
June 4th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Hi Debbie and Kelley,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are relieved that you and your luggage arrived safely! We are confident that this will be a mission of incredible blessing for you and the orphans! God loves you and so do we!
Sue
June 4th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Hi Jill,
Me and boys are so glad to hear that your trip is going great. We miss you alot but we know you are doing things that will affect not only your life but the lives of the many children you are going to visit. We love you very much and are very proud of you. We will be praying for you as well as the entire group. Have a wondeful time and be safe.
PS – Whats up with the Blog, Troy (HaHa) Keep us posted.
June 4th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Hi Lynn and Brit. So glad all is going so well. Have lots of
fun. Our love and Prayers are with you. They are for everyone
who is trying to make a difference in their lives. I have seen some
things on the internet. Looks very interesting. i am doing Bible
school in a little while, so better go. Love Don and Shirley
June 4th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Hi Lynn and Brit. So glad all is going so well. Have lots of
fun. Our love and Prayers are with you. They are for everyone
who is trying to make a difference in their lives. I have seen some
things on the internet. Looks very interesting. i am doing Bible
school in a little while, so better go. Love and prayers
June 4th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
We will be praying for complete healing of the breathing issues. I hope you get to feeling better so you can enjoy this trip. Tomorrow Julie and I are going fishing on Dorris farm land 1000 arcers. I take some pics. He showed us how to get there today. We saw 2 turkey, the cows swimming and a lot of beautiful land.
We are doing well and doing what seems a lot of nothing. So I am trying to get her out to do somethings.
Love you and are counting the days till you get back.
Tell Brit we said hello and hope she is having a good time…she with Katie so I know there having a great time.
LOVE YA BUNCHES!!!!
June 4th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
We hope your trip is going well. We’ve been thinking and praying for you both. We can’t wait to see your pictures when you get back. Godspeed The Warrens
June 5th, 2007 at 10:45 am
Hi Lynn and Brit, Been praying that you or Brit will not have too
much of breathing problems. No headaches girls. Please take a lot of pictures. See which baby you can bring back with you. Brit. this
was a good chance to go.Please enjoy yourself. This
maybe a last trip to the same areas. So you enjoy everything. I am
praying for you to accomplish many things while there. We are praying for everyone that is on this tour. Such a difference can be made by that trip over there. You and Mom stay well and happy. Love you and Mom
June 6th, 2007 at 10:08 am
Dear Dawn,
Since there isn’t an update, I asume that you guys are too busy to blog!! I can hardly wait to hear how God is blessing you all as you minister to the children, and how He is working in the hearts of little ones! I can imagine that your hearts must be about to burst with a wide range of emotions as you depart each orphanage. You are all in my prayers, and you are all heroes to those of us back here!! Keep on keeping on!
Love,
Linda
June 6th, 2007 at 10:28 am
Dear Team who have a heart for adoption,
This is the second time I am writing this so if you alread got my previous comment please excuse my electronic disability. I would like to ask you as a team to pray for our son and daughter-in-law who have been in the process of a second adoption from Colombia for some time. Today we learned that it doesn’t look like the adoption will take place. It’s the same thing that is happening in other countries where the government is encouraging their own people to adopt orphans. We need God’s comfort and it’s wisdom in what steps to take now. A domestic adoption is one possiblility. This is a painful time as I know that Patrick and Kasey especially understand but we are trusting God’s heart even when we can’t trace His had right now. His ways are higher that our ways and His thought higer than ours. I am so joyful for the work that I know God is doing in and through all of you. Praying for you, Mary
June 6th, 2007 at 10:42 pm
Hey Team,
Sorry posting so late…I have had my first case of strep throat and it has not been a fun one. I am so glad to see you all made it there, and sad that I am not with you all. I hope all is well with each of you as begin the best mission trip ever!!!
God Bless You All,
Jen