Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Missing the Philippines

This picture was after 47 hours of straight travel. I immediately went in the house and dropped my bag inside then came out and found this little girl. I couldn't put my contacts in, my hair was a mess, I had mud all over me, my feet and ankles were very swollen, and I was just flat out exhausted, but this little girl made me forget all that. Her joy in seeing me reciprocated with my joy from seeing her. Blessed.

-Hannah
Waray Riverboat 2015

Sunday, January 17, 2016

AOT 5 has begun!

AOT5 has begun! 15 participants from 3 countries (Philippines, Nepal, & US) ... including at least 7 different languages! Be praying for the participants & staff as they get set up today at the training site... spend tomorrow buying supplies and preparing for daily life with classes to begin Tuesday morning. They'll spend the next 11 weeks learning more about how they can reach the unreached as well as mobilize & train others to do the same. 

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Together Again!

Words cannot describe the happiness I have felt this week and weekend. I have been waiting for the chance for a reunion with my team ever since we left each other. No one understands completely what was experienced this summer like the people who experienced it with me. This weekend was full of story telling, reminiscing about Indonesia, and wishing we were back. The Lord is so good and this was directly proven throughout this weekend. Hearing endless stories of how He is working through our lives after returning is truly the biggest blessing one can imagine.
THANK YOU Lord for calling me to fill out that application for Nehemiah Teams! If I would not have, I would not have met truly the best friends a person could ask for. My heart is so full and I felt like I should share it!
THE LORD IS SO GOOD! BLESSINGS UPON BLESSINGS UPON BLESSINGS!
-Wess Magee

I wish there was a way I could put into words how much I love these people. You all teach me how to serve, how to love, and how to live a life of absolute abandon. My heart overflows with gladness after this mini reunion. Thank you all for being obedient to God's calling to love all people because of the love He first showed us.
"Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace"  1 Peter 4:8-10
-Coty Cook

My heart is full. Almost six months have passed, but most of us were able to come back together and pick up right where we left off. My life has been forever changed by God through all of you. ‪#‎team6‬ ‪#‎SEA2K15‬‪#‎doyouevenindo‬ 🌏🇮🇩
-Jenna Smiley