Belize Mission 2013: February 5th - Team Day with PICTURES!

We had a great day together on Saturday preparing spiritually and practically. We spent a good part of the morning listening to a teaching about allowing Jesus' light to shine into the dark parts of our lives so we can share that light with others. It seemed fitting to us that sunlight was streaming in from the windows as we talked about being in God's light. We took some time to pray and ask God to show us dark things we have done, or that have happened to us in our lives that we could give over to Him. This was a powerful time of letting God work in us individually, which is important as we grow in our relationship with Him, and prepare to do His work.
In the afternoon we separated into groups and worked on various parts of the VBS program we will be doing at the mission house. The Games team came up with some great ideas, as well as the Puppet Team, the Craft Team and Songs Team. The kids really worked hard and practiced leading the activities with the rest of the group. It was a lot of fun, and we are really looking forward to doing this with the kids in Belize!
We finished off the day with a great 'family' supper, where everyone helped to prepare the ingredients for pizza! We had personal pizzas with salad, garlic bread and punch. Carly made a fabulous cake from scratch - chocolate cake with chocolate-hazelnut frosting inside, butter cream icing on the outside and all covered with marshmallow fondant. It was SO good. We really felt like a team as everyone pitched in to help clean up and do dishes. We are learning about serving, and there is no time like the present! :)
We all came away from Saturday feeling like a true team and a family that helps and supports one another. Belize seems closer than ever and we ask that you keep us in your prayers as we keep getting ready!! Stay tuned for more updates.