Showing posts with label Teams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teams. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Day 5...I'm sorry your party cannot be reached...
They made it to the jungle. More when we can find a computer.
Sipe Sipe and the Incas-Day 4
Hey friends,
Monday we were blessed with the Haagenson family. We were rather hard on them as we ran from the airport to the guest house and only gave them time to brush their teeth before we loaded back into the truck...and I mean loaded. Sixteen of us in an extended jeep Toyota Land Cruiser proved too much for one of our tires and we blew ten feet from where I wanted to park anyways. We serve an awesome God!
A "Bread Run" in the impoverished village of Sipe Sipe means handing out hundreds of pieces of bread and fruit to the children and often parents in the poor village. We were able to draw a small crowd in the market as we sang of our love for Jesus. At the same time a pagan festival was in full swing a few blocks away with elaberate costumes and although it was morning many men were already drunk on the cheap corn wiskey called Chicha. Our small crowd heard Thomas tesimony as told by Deb in full costume and character. The salvation bracelets were handed out afterwards.
Back in (and on top of) the truck for the hour ride up the mountain to visit the Inca ruins called Inkaraki. It was a lovely time of fellowship and picnic sharing the beautiful view of God's handy work in the Andes Mountains.
Monday we were blessed with the Haagenson family. We were rather hard on them as we ran from the airport to the guest house and only gave them time to brush their teeth before we loaded back into the truck...and I mean loaded. Sixteen of us in an extended jeep Toyota Land Cruiser proved too much for one of our tires and we blew ten feet from where I wanted to park anyways. We serve an awesome God!
A "Bread Run" in the impoverished village of Sipe Sipe means handing out hundreds of pieces of bread and fruit to the children and often parents in the poor village. We were able to draw a small crowd in the market as we sang of our love for Jesus. At the same time a pagan festival was in full swing a few blocks away with elaberate costumes and although it was morning many men were already drunk on the cheap corn wiskey called Chicha. Our small crowd heard Thomas tesimony as told by Deb in full costume and character. The salvation bracelets were handed out afterwards.
Back in (and on top of) the truck for the hour ride up the mountain to visit the Inca ruins called Inkaraki. It was a lovely time of fellowship and picnic sharing the beautiful view of God's handy work in the Andes Mountains.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Day 3
Hey friends,
Happy Sunday! We loved sharing our church with the team. They were able to worship in Spanish and English. We had a great message from the book of Joshua. After church we visited the largest statue of Jesus in the world. Some of the more ambitious people climbed the 2000+ stairs. The more intelligent ones road up in the car and walked up 200 stairs. A lovely lunch at the house followed by our testimony was the perfect day of fellowship. Our six interns are preparing the meal tonight at the guest house for your loved ones; I'll let you know tomorrow how it turned out.
Chau for now,
Mike
Happy Sunday! We loved sharing our church with the team. They were able to worship in Spanish and English. We had a great message from the book of Joshua. After church we visited the largest statue of Jesus in the world. Some of the more ambitious people climbed the 2000+ stairs. The more intelligent ones road up in the car and walked up 200 stairs. A lovely lunch at the house followed by our testimony was the perfect day of fellowship. Our six interns are preparing the meal tonight at the guest house for your loved ones; I'll let you know tomorrow how it turned out.
Chau for now,
Mike
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Mosaic Team Day 2
Hola friends and family from the Mosaic Mission Team to Bolivia,
They were all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed this morning when I picked them up; and its a good thing because we were on the move all day. Please forgive me for not putting photos on the blog the camera I borrowed didn't work with my USB cable. We'll add extra photos tomorrow.
We left emmediatly for the 2nd home, Villa Israel Orphanage. What a hub of activity as the team began to clean the paint spatter off the ceramic tile. We were able to paint the kitchen ceiling, finish the varnish sealant on the walls, re-paint the staircase hand rail and repair the doorbell all while entertaining the new resident brothers. Joel, Brandon, Samuel and Erlan, 9,7,5 and 3 years old respectfully were really excited to have visitors. By their happy faces its hard to believe they've only been in our orphanage for three days.
After lunch we paid a little visit to La Concha, our giant open air market, said to be the largest in the world. The group was able to purchase a few momentos of Bolivia. The team also had it on their hearts to use some of their extra funds to purchase a wash machine for the new orphanage. So we rushed back to the orphanage to drop this wonderfully generous gift.
We raced to the central plaza where we introduced the team to Baby Washing. A wonderful ministry that meets every Saturday to provide warm baths and fresh clothing to all the children of the homeless mothers in Cochabamba. In addition to the baths mothers are offered the opportunity to wash their own hair and enjoy a glass of milk and fresh bread. Your team then stayed late to share the story of creation and Deb had all the children circled around her as she shared with these homeless children how God wonderfully made them and considered them all so very special. Crayons, stickers and a worksheet were given out to each of the children and we rushed off to dinner.
You've got some wonderful friends serving the Lord here; thanks again for sharing them with us.
They were all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed this morning when I picked them up; and its a good thing because we were on the move all day. Please forgive me for not putting photos on the blog the camera I borrowed didn't work with my USB cable. We'll add extra photos tomorrow.
We left emmediatly for the 2nd home, Villa Israel Orphanage. What a hub of activity as the team began to clean the paint spatter off the ceramic tile. We were able to paint the kitchen ceiling, finish the varnish sealant on the walls, re-paint the staircase hand rail and repair the doorbell all while entertaining the new resident brothers. Joel, Brandon, Samuel and Erlan, 9,7,5 and 3 years old respectfully were really excited to have visitors. By their happy faces its hard to believe they've only been in our orphanage for three days.
After lunch we paid a little visit to La Concha, our giant open air market, said to be the largest in the world. The group was able to purchase a few momentos of Bolivia. The team also had it on their hearts to use some of their extra funds to purchase a wash machine for the new orphanage. So we rushed back to the orphanage to drop this wonderfully generous gift.
We raced to the central plaza where we introduced the team to Baby Washing. A wonderful ministry that meets every Saturday to provide warm baths and fresh clothing to all the children of the homeless mothers in Cochabamba. In addition to the baths mothers are offered the opportunity to wash their own hair and enjoy a glass of milk and fresh bread. Your team then stayed late to share the story of creation and Deb had all the children circled around her as she shared with these homeless children how God wonderfully made them and considered them all so very special. Crayons, stickers and a worksheet were given out to each of the children and we rushed off to dinner.
You've got some wonderful friends serving the Lord here; thanks again for sharing them with us.
Friday, July 13, 2007
They've Arrived
We're so thankful the team arrived especially Kelle after her last minute arrival of her passport in the Miami airport. We've kept them pretty busy with orientation, baby feeding at the Albina Patino Nutrition Center and a fun filled afternoon with the children from the Muyurina Orphanage. They stayed awake just long enough to meet the Timmers and enjoy one of Bonnie's fabulous meals.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Happy Sunday!
All dressed up and ready for Church. Carl continues to spoil us with breakfast every morning. This morning it was scrambled eggs and onions. mmm mmm good!
Baby Washing in the afternoon
After a three hour shopping trip we were off to wash babies in the main plaza. Every Saturday the homeless mothers are able to bring their babies to be washed and given a fresh set of clothing. The older children and their mothers are given bread, milk and a chance to wash their hair.
The Villa Israel Orphanage
The second home is approved and just waiting for kids. They've had lots of requests already this week. Maybe before we go home there will be kids in this living room.
The Muyurina Orphanage
That afternoon we were able to meet the children in the first home. As we were leaving they put on a mini concert and sang to us in Spanish, Quechua and Aymara about their love for Jesus.
Helping at the Children's Nutrition Center
We took a few hours to help the nurses feed the children in the Albina Patino children's hospital. These kids were brought here because they were starving to death. Its hard to believe these are the lucky ones.
We Made It! Sort of...
Well, we arrived safe and sound...at least to Santa Cruz. Now we have a nine hour ride to Cochabamba. At least its in this luxury bus.
The Play Center
This play center is a monument to God's family working together for His children. The children of Corpus Cristi school raised the money, Bedford Church started the construction and Beechwood Church continued the construction.
Beechwood in Bolivia
Team Beechwood 2007 makes repairs and additions to the home Team Beechwood 2006 helped build. Projects this year included painting, varnishing and the continued construction of a play center.
The Play Center
This is the play center Corpus Cristi kids raised funds for, Bedford Community Church started building and Beechwood Church continued to build. Its a monument to God's family on earth working together to care for His children.
Beechwood at Work
In the home Team Beechwood 2006 helped build Team Beechwood 2007 visits and makes some needed improvements and additions. Paint touch-ups, varnishing and a play center for the kids.
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