Hello all!
On June 6th this past week we arrived at our "outpost" on the river... staying together there at the church for some extra orientation until June 8th when we packed up and went back down river. Leaving that morning (at 4:30am!) and seeing the fog roll over the river just as the sun was coming up was such a beautiful and encouraging sight and as we sailed further down we were graced by a triple rainbow. God's blessing for this mission I'm sure! It was a much needed sight and it filled us all with hope and joyful anticipation for the coming weeks.
We are now all finally split up into our respective teams and off to start our ministry.
I'm currently with the Ulot team and will stay with them for a few days, at which point me and Ate Gigi, my translator and constant supporter, will travel to the Dolores team, then the Oras, and finally Mountain Trek team. Then midsummer break will happen and we'll be off again to continue into our last month.
I wish I had the time to write about all the things God has been teaching me these past few days but unfortunately internet connection out here is very hard to come by and I only have a little bit of time at the internet cafe I'm currently sitting in before we have to go, I promise to have much more to post though when we get back in town Saturday!
I figured that you'd all like a few photos in the mean time and the reassurance that everyone is safe and sound and doing exceptionally :)
A special prayer request too, our very own Jake P. has been blessed with the chance to lead a 1 hour sermon back at our base camp church in Can-avid this coming Sunday. He would very much appreciate prayer for God's guidance on what the topic should be, as well as boldness in the face of this change.
Thank you all for your constant support!
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| The dock at Dolores |
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| About to Leave! |
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| Our Boat Driver |
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| The "Crew" |
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| Emmy and some of our national partners (From right to left: Ate Gigi, Ate Gwen, R-r, Di, Lisa, Eris) |
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| The Chores Crossroads To the right washing clothes & dishes, left is bathing, and straight ahead is the clothes line |
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| Sarah and Shaefer washing dishes |
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| Josh and his new BFF |
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| Sweetest girls around (Danielle and Emira) |
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| The front yard |