Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Team Arrival at Metro Life Church
The team will be arriving at Metro Life Church today (Thursday) at 12:00pm!!!! This time is pretty accurate as we talked with several folks on the bus as well as the bus driver.
Check back tonight or tomorrow and I will have plenty of pictures on this blog.
Check back tonight or tomorrow and I will have plenty of pictures on this blog.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
News from Tarija
This news comes from Jason Johnson who emailed his parents from Tarija. I haven't heard much since the team has been in Tarija so it is great to know they are doing well.
Jason says they are fine. They got a steak, salad and french fries for $7 dollars. It was a 5 star restaurant. Feeling great. Haven´t gotten sick yet. Eaten sooo much wonderful food, and climbed a mountain for 2 and a half hours. God has really blessed this trip and really worked on my heart.
As I was updated this blog, I heard from Tim and Erika. Here is what they said.
They got into Tarija at 1:30pm yesterday. They checked into their hotel which was amazing. Beds and hot showers! They went shopping in town. Oh, and the food was great!
Some of the Bolivians stayed with them and will spend the rest of the day there sightseeing. They may go to a lake today and rent a row boat.
Their plane leaves today at 5:30pm. And, before you know it, they will be in the states. God has done amazing things in Bolivian and can't wait to hear more.
Check back on Friday for more updates and pictures!
Thanks for taking this journey with me! It's been fun.
Jason says they are fine. They got a steak, salad and french fries for $7 dollars. It was a 5 star restaurant. Feeling great. Haven´t gotten sick yet. Eaten sooo much wonderful food, and climbed a mountain for 2 and a half hours. God has really blessed this trip and really worked on my heart.
As I was updated this blog, I heard from Tim and Erika. Here is what they said.
They got into Tarija at 1:30pm yesterday. They checked into their hotel which was amazing. Beds and hot showers! They went shopping in town. Oh, and the food was great!
Some of the Bolivians stayed with them and will spend the rest of the day there sightseeing. They may go to a lake today and rent a row boat.
Their plane leaves today at 5:30pm. And, before you know it, they will be in the states. God has done amazing things in Bolivian and can't wait to hear more.
Check back on Friday for more updates and pictures!
Thanks for taking this journey with me! It's been fun.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Time is Flying by Fast!
The construction team took down a big tree today around the mission house. The are wrapping things up there.
The medical team did their last clinic today about 15 minutes away from the mission house. Erika said they saw about 100 people! Mainly kids with lice and scabies. They also did two knee injections.
Tonight they will meet with the youth. And leave early in the morning for Tarija. And then it's time to head back to the states!
Let's continue to pray for the team and all that God has planned for the rest of their time in Bolivia.
Keep checking for updates and pictures to follow on Friday!
The medical team did their last clinic today about 15 minutes away from the mission house. Erika said they saw about 100 people! Mainly kids with lice and scabies. They also did two knee injections.
Tonight they will meet with the youth. And leave early in the morning for Tarija. And then it's time to head back to the states!
Let's continue to pray for the team and all that God has planned for the rest of their time in Bolivia.
Keep checking for updates and pictures to follow on Friday!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Today's Update from Chip!
Friday the MT left for San Josecito for an evening worship meeting. However, when they arrived there was no one there. The church had gone to minister to another growing church. Apparently a miscommunication. There were no lights in the town or in the church building, which is the size of our chapel. They lit candles and settled down for the night. (Guys in the front and gals in the back of the building.)
A few experienced queasy stomachs, but did not last long. He thinks the Cipro has helped.
The next morning (Sat.) they left for Los Abras to set up a clinic. It was quite the hike. They crossed a rope bridge over a river and preceded up a rather steep incline. They hiked for 3 hours with their back packs. The medicine was carried on burrows. They arrived at 10am.
The people greeted them with excitement and extended wonderful hospitality. They were fed cow and yuka soup! Chip said they were a very organized group and the clinic went very well. Fifty people showed up and probably 30 of them received shots in their knees for arthritis. One man travelled 12 hours on horseback for this shot, which he recieved for the first time 6 years ago from our medical team on that previous trip.
This clinic went until 6pm. They were served tea which Chip described as tasting like PineSol and a bread called pan. There were donkeys and burrows that they rode on for awhile just for fun.
At the church meeting that night, their light was provided by a lit rag inside a can of gasoline. Scott shared a great gospel message. The people are warm-hearted, responsive, and very grateful. They had already set up their tents so they went straight to bed. They were serenaded throughout the night by pigs outside their tents, roosters crowing off and on and dogs howling from 2am on. And still everyone perseveres with joy and without complaining.
This morning they hiked back having to wait for the burrows who went much slower. They packed into the bus for San Josecito where they ate sardine sandwiches. The next bus delivered them 3 hrs later in Entre Rios at 5:15pm. They walked straight into the church service which began at 4pm. Chip shared his message and Rachel gave her testimony. It was a happy reunion to be back w/the CT and the people at the mission!
There was a long line for the showers as they were all looking pretty bad and smelling worse. =) Many are appreciative of the clean clothes they had because Sarah had served them by washing their dirty clothes by hand for 2 hours last Thursday!
Chip highly commends this group of people on how they devotedly serve and care for all they come in contact with. And for their godly attitudes in challenging conditions.
So tomorrow they leave by bus at 10am to conduct their last clinic. Tomorrow evening at 7pm they will hold another youth meeting. Please be in prayer for that meeting!
A few experienced queasy stomachs, but did not last long. He thinks the Cipro has helped.
The next morning (Sat.) they left for Los Abras to set up a clinic. It was quite the hike. They crossed a rope bridge over a river and preceded up a rather steep incline. They hiked for 3 hours with their back packs. The medicine was carried on burrows. They arrived at 10am.
The people greeted them with excitement and extended wonderful hospitality. They were fed cow and yuka soup! Chip said they were a very organized group and the clinic went very well. Fifty people showed up and probably 30 of them received shots in their knees for arthritis. One man travelled 12 hours on horseback for this shot, which he recieved for the first time 6 years ago from our medical team on that previous trip.
This clinic went until 6pm. They were served tea which Chip described as tasting like PineSol and a bread called pan. There were donkeys and burrows that they rode on for awhile just for fun.
At the church meeting that night, their light was provided by a lit rag inside a can of gasoline. Scott shared a great gospel message. The people are warm-hearted, responsive, and very grateful. They had already set up their tents so they went straight to bed. They were serenaded throughout the night by pigs outside their tents, roosters crowing off and on and dogs howling from 2am on. And still everyone perseveres with joy and without complaining.
This morning they hiked back having to wait for the burrows who went much slower. They packed into the bus for San Josecito where they ate sardine sandwiches. The next bus delivered them 3 hrs later in Entre Rios at 5:15pm. They walked straight into the church service which began at 4pm. Chip shared his message and Rachel gave her testimony. It was a happy reunion to be back w/the CT and the people at the mission!
There was a long line for the showers as they were all looking pretty bad and smelling worse. =) Many are appreciative of the clean clothes they had because Sarah had served them by washing their dirty clothes by hand for 2 hours last Thursday!
Chip highly commends this group of people on how they devotedly serve and care for all they come in contact with. And for their godly attitudes in challenging conditions.
So tomorrow they leave by bus at 10am to conduct their last clinic. Tomorrow evening at 7pm they will hold another youth meeting. Please be in prayer for that meeting!
All is Well in Entre Rios
The construction team worked hard today around the mission house. Tim said that some tile was put in behind a stove, garbage was burned, and misc. odd jobs. They are pretty tired today but still going strong.
The medical team as of 3:00pm was not back but was expected to get in some time today.
There was a 4:00pm service that the construction team was going to attend.
I hope you are hearing from your loved ones. We would love to hear all that is going on.
The medical team as of 3:00pm was not back but was expected to get in some time today.
There was a 4:00pm service that the construction team was going to attend.
I hope you are hearing from your loved ones. We would love to hear all that is going on.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Construction Team back in Entre Rios
Tim called today and the construction team is now in Entre Rios. They accomplished everything they needed to (concrete sidewalk, pillars, wall). Things went very smooth and everyone worked real hard!
The construction team will do various projects around the mission house until they leave for Tarija.
The construction team will do various projects around the mission house until they leave for Tarija.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Today's Update!
The (MT) are to take a 3 hour bus trip to the next village today. They will be sleeping in that village's church building tonight. Tomorrow they hike 2 hours to the next village and there they sleep in their tents. I think he said they will be having church services and Chip and Scott will tag team in sharing. Then Sunday they hike a couple hours to catch a bus back to Entre Rios. Then another clinic on Monday.
I think they have seen about 120 children so far.
The CT are doing some finishing touches to their work; and have been asked to do some electrical work. There may be a few more small things they'd like our team to do, so it may be Sunday before they head to Entre Rios.
Erika was able to share her testimony last night. She was also able to go into one of the villages and spend some time with a couple elderly ladies. Erika was very affected by their humility and undesirable living conditions. I can't wait to hear more about her time there.
Here's an encouraging story from Chip (Erika also shared the same story with me)
He was telling Angela he noticed the Entre Rios church has been singing the same songs for the last 4-6 years. She explained that they haven't grasped how to worship. They just sing the words. There's a pastor's wife from the area who loves being a Bolivian and does not have the desire to go to America. She attended the church service at which our team of people led in worship. After she witnessed them worshipping she was greatly affected and declared if she can learn to worship like that, then she will go to America!
They are all rejoicing that God is blessing their work and plans to serve the people there!
Everyone is doing well.
If you have an encouraging story from one of the teams, please do comment! I think we would all benefit from hearing it!
I think they have seen about 120 children so far.
The CT are doing some finishing touches to their work; and have been asked to do some electrical work. There may be a few more small things they'd like our team to do, so it may be Sunday before they head to Entre Rios.
Erika was able to share her testimony last night. She was also able to go into one of the villages and spend some time with a couple elderly ladies. Erika was very affected by their humility and undesirable living conditions. I can't wait to hear more about her time there.
Here's an encouraging story from Chip (Erika also shared the same story with me)
He was telling Angela he noticed the Entre Rios church has been singing the same songs for the last 4-6 years. She explained that they haven't grasped how to worship. They just sing the words. There's a pastor's wife from the area who loves being a Bolivian and does not have the desire to go to America. She attended the church service at which our team of people led in worship. After she witnessed them worshipping she was greatly affected and declared if she can learn to worship like that, then she will go to America!
They are all rejoicing that God is blessing their work and plans to serve the people there!
Everyone is doing well.
If you have an encouraging story from one of the teams, please do comment! I think we would all benefit from hearing it!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Another Update from Chip!
Medical Team
The village they went to today is a fishing village by the river. They served them lunch there of fresh fish on stakes cooked over an open fire. He said they were great.
Construction team
They will probably be finished tomorrow and go back to Entre Rios tomorrow and help with things around the mission there. Therefore, every one on the medical team stayed together since they were not needed for construction.
Fortunately, he said the food from the vendors is very very cheap -- most things under a dollar!
Sunday they'll have church and meet with the youth again. Tuesday they have a day in Tarija and begin the trek home Wed.
The village they went to today is a fishing village by the river. They served them lunch there of fresh fish on stakes cooked over an open fire. He said they were great.
Construction team
They will probably be finished tomorrow and go back to Entre Rios tomorrow and help with things around the mission there. Therefore, every one on the medical team stayed together since they were not needed for construction.
Fortunately, he said the food from the vendors is very very cheap -- most things under a dollar!
Sunday they'll have church and meet with the youth again. Tuesday they have a day in Tarija and begin the trek home Wed.
Great Update from Chip & Tim
I spoke with Tim for about 3 minutes this evening. He was in Timboy using a calling card.
Here's a collaborated update from Chip & Tim. They are using a calling card which last only 3 minutes.
Medical team:
They have had a clinic the other night, and 2 yesterday at 2 different villages, and I think 1 more today at another village.
Everyone is "shining" in their roles. And excelling in all areas.
The arrangement is:
Alyia and Jason interpret individuals ailments
Jordan does assessment and takes blood pressure
Erika and Rachel give medications to the children
Taylor and Eric give BComplex shots
Rita and the Bolivian doctor give explanations to patients
Sarah, Scott and Bryan dispense meds as directed
And Chelsea is doing an outstanding job of "entertaining" about 30 kids at a time
Contruction Team:
Tim and the team have accomplished a great deal in such a short time.
They have torn down the wood fence and poured a sidewalk and the wall. He said he was amazed at their work.
They had church last night -- Chip spoke then they all sang together.
No one is sick!
They have been eating from the vendors in the town.
MT is leaving today for Entre Rios and will not see the CT again until Monday.
Everyone is doing such an outstanding job! How encouraging!
**Joy S. sent me her link where you can read an update from her son Joshua who is on the LaPaz team. Great things are happening! Praise God!
http://j0yfu1.blogspot.com/ Just copy and paste in your web brower
Here's a collaborated update from Chip & Tim. They are using a calling card which last only 3 minutes.
Medical team:
They have had a clinic the other night, and 2 yesterday at 2 different villages, and I think 1 more today at another village.
Everyone is "shining" in their roles. And excelling in all areas.
The arrangement is:
Alyia and Jason interpret individuals ailments
Jordan does assessment and takes blood pressure
Erika and Rachel give medications to the children
Taylor and Eric give BComplex shots
Rita and the Bolivian doctor give explanations to patients
Sarah, Scott and Bryan dispense meds as directed
And Chelsea is doing an outstanding job of "entertaining" about 30 kids at a time
Contruction Team:
Tim and the team have accomplished a great deal in such a short time.
They have torn down the wood fence and poured a sidewalk and the wall. He said he was amazed at their work.
They had church last night -- Chip spoke then they all sang together.
No one is sick!
They have been eating from the vendors in the town.
MT is leaving today for Entre Rios and will not see the CT again until Monday.
Everyone is doing such an outstanding job! How encouraging!
**Joy S. sent me her link where you can read an update from her son Joshua who is on the LaPaz team. Great things are happening! Praise God!
http://j0yfu1.blogspot.com/ Just copy and paste in your web brower
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
No News/Update Today
Well, it doesn't look like anyone heard from the team today. Let me know if you did. I'm just thinking that getting to a phone may be pretty difficult.
Keep team Bolivia in your prayers!
I'm really looking forward to hearing how God is working there!
Keep team Bolivia in your prayers!
I'm really looking forward to hearing how God is working there!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Last Night/Traveling Day/Work Begins
The team had a great evening in fellowship with some of the Bolivian youth. Two people shared their testimony; Jason and Sarah. And, they had a question and answer time about living out the christian life and standing up for their faith. God really is at work! I can't wait to hear more!
The construction & medical team have set out for Timboy today. It looks like the medical team will go do 3 clinics in different villages but will come back to Timboy each night. The rest of the clinics, they will camp out.
Let's continue to pray for the teams!
Also, has anyone heard from the LaPaz team?
Is anyone getting any other updates from family members?
The construction & medical team have set out for Timboy today. It looks like the medical team will go do 3 clinics in different villages but will come back to Timboy each night. The rest of the clinics, they will camp out.
Let's continue to pray for the teams!
Also, has anyone heard from the LaPaz team?
Is anyone getting any other updates from family members?
Facts About Bolivia
I thought you might find these facts about Bolivia interesting.
More than 60 percent of Bolivia's citizens are Indian—predominantly Quechua and Aymara. The Andean nation is poor, but rich in natural attractions that fuel a growing ecotourism economy.
Bolivia Information and History
Bolivia—named for Simon Bolívar, liberator of much of South America—is poor, mountainous, and landlocked. Over 60 percent of Bolivia's people are Indian, mostly Quechua or Aymara; the rest are European and mixed. Many are subsistence farmers on the Altiplano (pronounced ahl-tee-PLAH-noh). Here La Paz, with 1.5 million people, sprawls amid snowy peaks near Lake Titicaca. The waters of Lake Titicaca help warm the air, otherwise La Paz, the world's highest capital city at 3,600 meters (11,800 feet), would not be livable. Bolivia has a second capital at Sucre, named after its first president, where the supreme court resides.
In 1987 Bolivia made the world's first debt-for-nature swap with an international conservation organization for the 135,000-hectare Beni Biosphere Reserve—a portion of Bolivia's foreign debt was purchased to support the reserve. Bolivia continues to conserve its environment with the 1995 creation of the 1,895,750-hectare Madidi National Park. Madidi includes everything from Andean glaciers to rain forests; it helps Indians, like the local Quechua, develop ecotourism, which includes watching some 1,000 bird species, tracking tapirs, or white-water rafting.
Large natural gas deposits in the Santa Cruz area and expansion of soybean cultivation help the economy. But a historic boundary dispute with Chile and cocaine from the Cochabamba area plague the national government.
ECONOMY
Industry: mining, smelting, petroleum, food and beverages.
Agriculture: soybeans, coffee, coca, cotton; timber.
Exports: soybeans, natural gas, zinc, gold, wood.
Poverty level: 60%
Fast Facts
Population 8,922,000
Capital: La Paz
Language: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Religion: Primarily Roman Catholic with a Protestant minority and indigenous beliefs
Currency: boliviano
Life Expectancy: 63
GDP per Capita: U.S. $2,500
More than 60 percent of Bolivia's citizens are Indian—predominantly Quechua and Aymara. The Andean nation is poor, but rich in natural attractions that fuel a growing ecotourism economy.
Bolivia Information and History
Bolivia—named for Simon Bolívar, liberator of much of South America—is poor, mountainous, and landlocked. Over 60 percent of Bolivia's people are Indian, mostly Quechua or Aymara; the rest are European and mixed. Many are subsistence farmers on the Altiplano (pronounced ahl-tee-PLAH-noh). Here La Paz, with 1.5 million people, sprawls amid snowy peaks near Lake Titicaca. The waters of Lake Titicaca help warm the air, otherwise La Paz, the world's highest capital city at 3,600 meters (11,800 feet), would not be livable. Bolivia has a second capital at Sucre, named after its first president, where the supreme court resides.
In 1987 Bolivia made the world's first debt-for-nature swap with an international conservation organization for the 135,000-hectare Beni Biosphere Reserve—a portion of Bolivia's foreign debt was purchased to support the reserve. Bolivia continues to conserve its environment with the 1995 creation of the 1,895,750-hectare Madidi National Park. Madidi includes everything from Andean glaciers to rain forests; it helps Indians, like the local Quechua, develop ecotourism, which includes watching some 1,000 bird species, tracking tapirs, or white-water rafting.
Large natural gas deposits in the Santa Cruz area and expansion of soybean cultivation help the economy. But a historic boundary dispute with Chile and cocaine from the Cochabamba area plague the national government.
ECONOMY
Industry: mining, smelting, petroleum, food and beverages.
Agriculture: soybeans, coffee, coca, cotton; timber.
Exports: soybeans, natural gas, zinc, gold, wood.
Poverty level: 60%
Fast Facts
Population 8,922,000
Capital: La Paz
Language: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Religion: Primarily Roman Catholic with a Protestant minority and indigenous beliefs
Currency: boliviano
Life Expectancy: 63
GDP per Capita: U.S. $2,500
Monday, July 13, 2009
Evening Plans
I spoke with Tim this afternoon and they spent part of the day walking around Entre Rios and getting the medication ready for the upcoming clinics. This evening it looks like they will spend time with the Bolivians for worship,prayer and a time of sharing.
Tomorrow they make their way to Timboy and the medical team will be on their way to one of the villages.
Everyone seems to be doing well.
So, has anyone heard from their family members?
Tomorrow they make their way to Timboy and the medical team will be on their way to one of the villages.
Everyone seems to be doing well.
So, has anyone heard from their family members?
Safely in Entre Rios
The team made it safely to Entre Rios last night around 11:00pm. Today they will be meeting with the youth at 2:30pm. Then I think there will be a worship and prayer tonight in the evening.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
All Is Well!
The flight from Miami to Cochibamba went well even though the air conditioning in the plane didn't cool for the first hour.
The team then went to Tarija. Tim called me at 6:15pm and said they just had dinner. They will be heading to Entre Rios in the next 30 minutes and may help out tomorrow with a youth festival that is going on.
Please feel free to leave comments.
The team then went to Tarija. Tim called me at 6:15pm and said they just had dinner. They will be heading to Entre Rios in the next 30 minutes and may help out tomorrow with a youth festival that is going on.
Please feel free to leave comments.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Left Miami
I just got word that the team was boarding the plane to Miami. So, as I write this, their plane should be in the air heading to Santa Cruz. Check in went fine and the bus ride was smooth.
Let's Follow Along
Here is the iternary for the team. Although this is their iternary, please keep in mind that things do change.
Saturday, July 11th 11:00 pm – fly from Miami to Santa Cruz , Bolivia
* Pray that our time together on the bus would feed our enthusiasm and sense of expectancy of what God will do
* Pray for safety and rest – that we would actually get a decent night’s rest on the plane
* Ask the Lord to guard our health during the trip
Sunday July 12th 5:15 am – arrive in Santa Cruz (evangelism team to LaPaz)
1:45 pm – Fly to Cochibamba
3:10 pm – Leave for Tarija
4:00 pm – arrive in Tarija, head to Entre Rios
9:00 pm – arrive in Entre Rios
* Pray that we would use our travel time to further prepare mentally and spiritually for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead
* Pray that we would arrive physically ready to go
* Pray for opportunities to share Christ with others as we travel – and boldness and faith to take those opportunities
Monday July 13th -Rest and get acclimated to the village of Entre Rios (population of about 2,000)
Both teams travel to Timboy – construction team remains in Timboy for the week.
medical team travels on to Tentaguasu.
*Ask the Lord to protect us from malaria, yellow fever, traveler’s diarrhea…and everything else!
*Pray that we would be well rested and ready for the physical and spiritual labor ahead
*Pray for a growing unity on our team
*Ask God for evangelistic opportunities for us in Timboy and beyond.
Time of worship and sharing in the
Tuesday July 14th -construction team -Extend the wall
-medical team – Clinic in Tentaguasu evening (both teams)
*Pray for wisdom for Tim in giving leadership to our construction team and Chip for the medical team
*Pray for clear communication and understanding of what needs to be done for construction
*Pray that we would all work effectively together – We’ll be working side by side with Bolivians; pray for supernatural productivity in our work and serving
Wednesday July 15th- construction team- Continue work on the wall
medical team – Clinic in Yukimbia
Time of worship and sharing in the evening
*Pray that we would be safe while we work – that there wouldn’t be any serious accidents or injuries or that we contract any diseases
*Pray for opportunities to minister to others – whether evangelistic opportunities or times to encourage believers
Thursday July 16th- construction team - Continue work on the wall
medical team– Clinic in Casa de Piedra, return to Entre Rios
Time of worship and sharing in the evening
*Continue to pray for our health and strength.
*Pray that God would open our eyes to truths about Himself, ourselves and the Body of Christ that we might not ever realize in the U.S.
*Pray that the food we eat would be friendly to our digestive systems.
Friday July 17th -construction team -Continue work on the wall
medical team– Travel to San Josecito
Time of worship and sharing in the evening
*Pray for safety as we work – especially as we’ll probably be growing weary physically
*Pray for flexibility and patience – as our schedule and plans will likely change – perhaps even from day to day
*Continue to pray for ministry opportunities and the faith to take them
Saturday July 18th- construction team - Continue work on the wall
medical team – Walk to Las Abras – conduct clinic.
Time of worship and sharing in the evening
* Ask for the Lord’s favor in allowing us to finish the construction project
* Pray that we would be walking in the power of the Holy Spirit – not in our own strength
* Ask the Lord to reveal something to specifically pray for us during our last days Entre Rios
Sunday July 19th - construction team – finish and clean up work wall
medical team – returns to Entre Rios
Worship with the local church
*Pray that we would have a greater appreciation for what God is doing in His Body around the world as we join our Bolivian brothers and sisters for their service
*Pray for safety as we travel again
Monday July 20th- construction team - Returns to Entre Rios
medical team- Clinic in Las Lomas
* Pray for an encouraging time of sharing what God has done on each of the different teams (construction and medical)
Tuesday July 21st-Leave for Tarija, spend rest of day and some of next resting and shopping
*Pray for ministry opportunities in Tarija
*Pray for safety while in the city
Wed./Thursday July 22nd/23rd 5:25 pm – Depart for LaPaz
6:25 pm – Arrive LaPaz
7:30 pm – Depart for Miami
6:30 am – Arrive Miami
Return to Orlando by bus
* Pray that as we return, that God would use our testimony and the ways he has changed us through this trip to impact our church
* Pray that the lessons we’ve learned would not be lost in the business of life once we return
Saturday, July 11th 11:00 pm – fly from Miami to Santa Cruz , Bolivia
* Pray that our time together on the bus would feed our enthusiasm and sense of expectancy of what God will do
* Pray for safety and rest – that we would actually get a decent night’s rest on the plane
* Ask the Lord to guard our health during the trip
Sunday July 12th 5:15 am – arrive in Santa Cruz (evangelism team to LaPaz)
1:45 pm – Fly to Cochibamba
3:10 pm – Leave for Tarija
4:00 pm – arrive in Tarija, head to Entre Rios
9:00 pm – arrive in Entre Rios
* Pray that we would use our travel time to further prepare mentally and spiritually for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead
* Pray that we would arrive physically ready to go
* Pray for opportunities to share Christ with others as we travel – and boldness and faith to take those opportunities
Monday July 13th -Rest and get acclimated to the village of Entre Rios (population of about 2,000)
Both teams travel to Timboy – construction team remains in Timboy for the week.
medical team travels on to Tentaguasu.
*Ask the Lord to protect us from malaria, yellow fever, traveler’s diarrhea…and everything else!
*Pray that we would be well rested and ready for the physical and spiritual labor ahead
*Pray for a growing unity on our team
*Ask God for evangelistic opportunities for us in Timboy and beyond.
Time of worship and sharing in the
Tuesday July 14th -construction team -Extend the wall
-medical team – Clinic in Tentaguasu evening (both teams)
*Pray for wisdom for Tim in giving leadership to our construction team and Chip for the medical team
*Pray for clear communication and understanding of what needs to be done for construction
*Pray that we would all work effectively together – We’ll be working side by side with Bolivians; pray for supernatural productivity in our work and serving
Wednesday July 15th- construction team- Continue work on the wall
medical team – Clinic in Yukimbia
Time of worship and sharing in the evening
*Pray that we would be safe while we work – that there wouldn’t be any serious accidents or injuries or that we contract any diseases
*Pray for opportunities to minister to others – whether evangelistic opportunities or times to encourage believers
Thursday July 16th- construction team - Continue work on the wall
medical team– Clinic in Casa de Piedra, return to Entre Rios
Time of worship and sharing in the evening
*Continue to pray for our health and strength.
*Pray that God would open our eyes to truths about Himself, ourselves and the Body of Christ that we might not ever realize in the U.S.
*Pray that the food we eat would be friendly to our digestive systems.
Friday July 17th -construction team -Continue work on the wall
medical team– Travel to San Josecito
Time of worship and sharing in the evening
*Pray for safety as we work – especially as we’ll probably be growing weary physically
*Pray for flexibility and patience – as our schedule and plans will likely change – perhaps even from day to day
*Continue to pray for ministry opportunities and the faith to take them
Saturday July 18th- construction team - Continue work on the wall
medical team – Walk to Las Abras – conduct clinic.
Time of worship and sharing in the evening
* Ask for the Lord’s favor in allowing us to finish the construction project
* Pray that we would be walking in the power of the Holy Spirit – not in our own strength
* Ask the Lord to reveal something to specifically pray for us during our last days Entre Rios
Sunday July 19th - construction team – finish and clean up work wall
medical team – returns to Entre Rios
Worship with the local church
*Pray that we would have a greater appreciation for what God is doing in His Body around the world as we join our Bolivian brothers and sisters for their service
*Pray for safety as we travel again
Monday July 20th- construction team - Returns to Entre Rios
medical team- Clinic in Las Lomas
* Pray for an encouraging time of sharing what God has done on each of the different teams (construction and medical)
Tuesday July 21st-Leave for Tarija, spend rest of day and some of next resting and shopping
*Pray for ministry opportunities in Tarija
*Pray for safety while in the city
Wed./Thursday July 22nd/23rd 5:25 pm – Depart for LaPaz
6:25 pm – Arrive LaPaz
7:30 pm – Depart for Miami
6:30 am – Arrive Miami
Return to Orlando by bus
* Pray that as we return, that God would use our testimony and the ways he has changed us through this trip to impact our church
* Pray that the lessons we’ve learned would not be lost in the business of life once we return
Construction Team Picture
The construction team will be building a wall around the church in Tarija.
Medical Team Picture
We took a few photos in Orlando of the team before they left for Miami. The rest of the team (not shown in this photo) will be meeting up at the Miami Airport later today.
Today's the Day!
Okay, everyone will be gathering at Metro Life Church around 1:00pm then getting on a bus around 3:00pm heading to Miami where they will then board a plane to Bolivia.
Check back later this afternoon as I will have more details and will post some team pictures!
Check back later this afternoon as I will have more details and will post some team pictures!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Countdown to Mission X Bolivia - 1 day
Today's Prayer Request (from Chip)
That all the meds get through and not held up.
That our plane flight would be smooth and on time.
That all will remain healthy for the duration of the trip.
That the Word will be shared and lives would be changed
That signs and wonders would accompany the preaching and sharing of the Word.
That all the meds get through and not held up.
That our plane flight would be smooth and on time.
That all will remain healthy for the duration of the trip.
That the Word will be shared and lives would be changed
That signs and wonders would accompany the preaching and sharing of the Word.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Countdown to Mission X Bolivia - 2 days
Today's Prayer
Please pray that everything starts to pull together and whatever needs to get done before hand will be accomplished!
Please pray that everything starts to pull together and whatever needs to get done before hand will be accomplished!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Countdown to Mission X Bolivia - 3 days
Today's Prayer
That the folks are preparing their hearts to serve the people of Bolivia.
That the folks are preparing their hearts to serve the people of Bolivia.
Mission House
This picture was taken two years ago on the last mission trip to Bolivia. The construction team built a support beam & columns to provide a second story to the mission house.
This year, the construction team will be building a wall around the church in Tarija.
Bolivian Children!
This picture was taken two years ago on the last mission trip. These bolivian children live in a remote village awaiting medical care.
Lord willing, the medical team will be able to serve and provide medical care to hundreds of bolivian children again this year!
Pray for Team Bolivia
Here is a list of people who will be heading to Bolivia in 4 days. Please pray for these folks.
LaPaz - Evangelism
Daryn Kinney
Phil Andujar
Angela Arbogast
Miriam Chelosky
Jackson Davis
Brittany DeNyke
Brian Eide
Anne Eide
Daniel Lightfoot
Carlos Meza
Ana Morse
Jacob Smith
Joshua Subrahmanyam
Cameron Korb
Entre Rios - Medical
Chip Chew
Taylor Chew
Jordan Bellamy
Rachel Hollis
Scott Hollis
Chelsea Jarvis
Eric Morgan
Erika Griffith
Alyia Schlosser
Brian Schlosser
Sarah Jenks
Rita Hopper
Entre Rios - Construction
Tim Griffith
Rob Dollard
Jason Johnson
Tony DeSantis
Alex Corbett
Hannnah Corbett
Julia Knowles
Jodie Gill
Welcome!
I hope this blog serves all those who are heading to Bolivia as well as friends and family who want to stay informed.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)