Friday 29 March 2019

#lhmex2019 - Friday, March 29

It was another good day.

We visited an orphanage this morning.  We made the children a hot breakfast (which is a real treat for them).  While some of us cleaned up the kitchen, others went and played with a few of the children.  I'm not 100% sure what they were playing, but it looked like a lot of jumping around off the walls, balls being tossed at each other, and sometimes at the basketball net.  In the chaos, smiles and laughter abounded.

The orphanage was the last ministry stop for us, in our mission adventures.

We then returned to the base, and went for lunch (taco's AGAIN!!!), went to the local markets, and found a beach to relax on.

After our usual pattern of supper and session, we had our final fire time.  These times around the fire have been a real blessings to us leaders, as it's where we really get a chance to hear how the students are learning and growing through this trip.  This time, like the last trip in 2017, we challenged the students to read their bibles and reflect on their week for 30 minutes.  The time FLEW by, as we gathered back together, we chatted through the process and what the time meant to us.  We were reflecting mostly on how Monday morning would look, after we've experienced this amazing week.

Responses were fantastic -
- I'll let the negative comments slip.
- I'll pick up my bible more.
- I'll be more obedient.

The great part of this all, was that as they read and reflected for the 30mins, we saw that we can actually do it.

We closed our time together there, and spread out to pack up and tuck in.

We're gathering at 6.15am with Team Trinity to begin our journey home.    Would you pray for a smooth border crossing at the worlds busiest land border crossing.  Would you pray for safety as we travel.  Would you pray for a smooth and timely crossing as we enter Canada tomorrow evening.

Check back here for updates as the day goes by.

Sorry - no pictures today - I need to get to sleep. 

See you all soon!

A.

ps.  A quick thought towards chatting with your students about the trip when you see them.

They've been in constant community since last week Thursday.  There's been very little free time, or even alone time.  We've been constantly reflecting on our experiences, and have been going from place to place to place on a constant basis.  Your children will be tired.  Exhausted.  Both physically, mentally, emotionally - and definitely spiritually.  Give your child space.  Let them know you want to hear about their experiences and see their pictures - but allow them to come to it naturally.  I assure you, they've all had AMAZING times this week, they've learnt a TON, and have all grown in their relationship with God, with their fellow students, and us leaders.  If you have any questions or concerns in the coming weeks, please contact me.

3 comments:

  1. Safe travels for you all! I'm hoping you can clarify the flight number at some point this morning, the number you gave a few weeks ago appears to be an Arizona flight.

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  2. Their flight number is DL1325

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