The count down is on as we have only 11 days until take off. :)
The team bonded well last night at our "packing/meeting". The excitement was building as we joked, laughed, packed materials, prayed, ate and got down to business. Since this is my 5th Peru mission trip, through Blackhawk, I enjoy seeing the enthusiasm pour out of those that are experiencing this mission for the first time. Can we totally prepare them for the mission? No, there is so much to learn and God will reveal something different to each of us. We will be taken out of our comfort zone and will need to place our trust in the Lord. Yes!!
So what is our purpose in going on this mission? This year we are working with three new communities, Todos Unidos, Monte Rico, and Maximo Castro. We will be conducting biblical workshops on "Good parenting", "Taking Care of My Body - My Body is a Gift from God", and Treating Others the Way we Want to be Treated". We will also spend time painting the community center (I like to paint), teaching crafts, playing games, singing, and putting on a drama.
One may wonder how our teaching is reinforced once we leave Peru. Food for the hungry (FH) has staff placed in the communities year round. We are actually reinforcing their teaching. FH has committed 10 years in helping these communities thrive. They're in the early years of their commitment.
We will be leaving really, really early (4am) on September 7th. Please pray for the team, the families left behind, good health, and our eyes and hearts to be opened to the work God will be doing within each of us.
Thank you for supporting BH Peru Team 2012. You are part of our team.
Jeanette
Mom! Great blog! I'm so excited for you guys and it's only one week, but don't be underestimated by the time! God can do crazy things in a matter of a week! I love you and am praying for your whole team!
ReplyDeleteHey Jeanette!
ReplyDeleteIt will be great to hear the stories of recipricol learning. The team has prepared subjects chosen by Food for the Hungry to teach. I can't wait to hear the stories of how the team is taught by wonderful, insightful people in the communities we'll be partnering with. Exciting...all of the ways that God will show up. He already has it all planned.
Proverbs 3:5-6
New International Version (NIV)
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.[