Less than 3 Weeks to Go!!

Hi Everyone,

 

It's hard to believe that there are less than three weeks left before our departure for Belize.  We were supposed to have a meeting last Tuesday but the weather prevented us from getting together. Thankfully, we were able to meet last night and we had an awesome team time that involved a check-in, worship, and a discussion surrounding cross-cultural experiences.  It was important for us to discuss as a team how we may be affected by our week spent in a different culture. We were able to brainstorm some ways that we can help make our adjustment to a new culture as smooth as possible.  A highlight of the evening, was when our Kingdom Come group gave the mission team bracelets.  Each bead of the bracelet was significant, and they read various scripture verses to us to share their message.  What a blessing!

 

In the background to all of this, is the almost constant flurry of paperwork, immunizations and details that need to get sorted out before we leave.  It's amazing how many things need to happen to make sure that we have a safe and productive trip. 

 

 

We would like to invite everyone to the commissioning service that is taking place on February 27th at 10am at the Church of the Resurrection. This will be an opportunity for the team to receive the prayers and blessing of the larger church. We are encouraging all prayer partners to please make a special effort to attend this service. It would be a great opportunity to connect with your prayer person.  

 

Please, feel free to check out our blog, at:  http://www.2011belizemission.blogspot.com/

 

We will be putting new photos up on a semi-regular basis in the weeks ahead. We want to thank everyone for your prayers and support, especially for the following:

 

1. All of the money has been raised for the trip. We have truley been blessed financially.

2. Our team is growing together in friendship and unity.

 

We ask that you please continue to pray that:

 

1. Each team member will be able to complete the details and paperwork necessary.

2. The team will be kept safe in the days ahead and during the trip.

3. We will continue to grow closer as a team, especially as people's roles shift in the weeks ahead.

4. That all of us will continue to grow closer to God in the weeks ahead.

 

 

Thank you so much for joining us on this journey! We really appreciate your support!

 

Sincerely,

 

Anna Caines

 

On Behalf of the Belize Mission Away Team.