We're sitting around getting ready for breakfast. Everyone seems well-rested and eager for today's events. Thanks to all who have posted comments - we've shared them with the kids during our meetings.
New entry under "Things You Don't Expect to See in Jamaica" - last night, there was a live band playing outside the pavillion of the hotel. After playing an enjoyable jazz set, the lead singer serenaded the crowd with a rendition of Kenny Roger's 1970's song, "You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me Lucille."
Parents - we have a international phone that we have purchased for use in Jamaica. It has unlimited incoming calls at no charge. If you would like to speak to your child, you can call the number. Ron Bennett will probably answer - just ask for your child and he'll go get them. If they are not available, Ron will tell you when to call back. The number is (876) 393-0466. It should be a standard long distance call from the US. Due to the large number of people who wish to use the phone (and the limited battery life), please keep calls brief.
One last announcement... we will be involved in much of Sunday's church service when we return. Please make plans for your child to attend both services on July 20. We will be performing several of the dances and dramas and leading worship. More details when we return.
We're heading over to the church to do some additional work and prep for tonight. Next update will be after lunch today.
Welcome to our Missions Trip Blog
44 youth and adults from The Rock of Gainesville will be serving on a missions trip in Maypen, Jamaica, from July 9 - 15, 2008. Throughout the trip, we will post updates about our experiences here on this site. Please feel free to review it often for the latest news. When we return, the students will be posting their thoughts on the trip here as well.
We are excited about the opportunity and ask that you pray for us before and during our trip. We are asking God to do a work in us and through us.
We are excited about the opportunity and ask that you pray for us before and during our trip. We are asking God to do a work in us and through us.
Friday, July 11, 2008
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3 comments:
Thankyou for keeping up w/ the blogs. It means so much. We are continuing to pray God's love & His ways be revealed thru each of you. Thankyou to all for your faithfulness. Allow God to use you in everything He has destined & enabled w/in you. Remain steadfast in the Spirit! Please tell Alicen hello & we love her so very much & are very proud of her. Also, her cats are moping like crazy but not to worry I'm pampering them.
oops! Love to all, Susan Crane
Hey Jim and team,
Thanks for keeping us updated. It is always great to hear how things are going. I am praying and believing God that you all will do great things for the Kingdom. Please tell Chelsea that her daddy and I love her very much. We are so proud of the "hard things" she is doing right now.
Love to all,
Ric and Marcy
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