tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58633320348401108122024-03-22T00:23:58.033-04:00GO Bolivia 2012Sean DeNealehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439286429224718489noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-79220812781526902342012-06-24T21:09:00.002-04:002012-06-24T21:43:56.896-04:00Team Presentation to Calvary ChurchIt was a privilege to report on our Bolivia trip to Calvary Church in today's morning service. You can watch the report in this video. Bless the Lord!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-81284275720126382372012-06-14T16:12:00.000-04:002012-06-14T23:31:23.740-04:00Our Dear Friends<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Grady and Sarah have been a huge blessing in all of our lives and especially on this trip. It is obvious that they have huge hearts for God because it can be seen in everything they do. We are so appreciative of the time and effort they spent planning this trip and their commitment as leaders. Throughout all of our adventures in </span><st1:place style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Bolivia</st1:country-region></st1:place><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> (the good and the not so good), they were constantly uplifting those around them with big smiles and good attitudes. They were willing to do whatever they could to encourage and love on the people of </span><st1:place style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Bolivia</st1:country-region></st1:place><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. Even with a language barrier, it was easy to see them connect with everyone they met and the joy they brought to those around them. They were never overbearing or controlling like some leaders, but full of love with hearts that were so willing to serve others. We are so thankful to have such godly examples willing to answer the call to declare God's glory among the nations!</span>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Grady and Sarah have demonstrated a clear example of Christ-centered, unified leadership during the past two and a half years of my life. From understanding the highs and lows of their marriage and their responses to those highs and lows, to seeing them raise three beautiful children in the fear of the Lord, Grady and Sarah have illustrated a relationship and partnership founded upon Christ, focused on Christ and others, and highlighted by servanthood. This was only exemplified throughout our recent mission trip to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Bolivia</st1:country-region></st1:place> during which they spent a week away from the comforts of home, the needs of the workplace, and the warm embrace of their children and spent a week seeking to grow in their own faith while also seeking to encourage others to fully embrace God. For Grady and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Sarah</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Bolivia</st1:country-region></st1:place> 2012 was not so much about seeing what they could gain for themselves as much as it was about seeing how they could spur others on to good works and growing deeper in the Word and their relationship with Christ. Seeing Grady's intentionality in pointing the group to God's faithfulness and worthiness by highlighting answers to prayer, digging into the Word, and emphasizing praise reports (among many other encouragements) was an incredible blessing. To have a leader so focused on Christ and intentional toward others was a major blessing! The intentionality which which Grady facilitated each event and conversation blew my socks off and truly inspired me in my walk. Meanwhile, Sarah's heart for others shined during GO Bolivia 2012 perhaps more than ever before (which is a BIG statement). To see her immediately come alongside Ana and wrap her arm around Ana was a lovely reflection of God our Comforter who comes alongside us in every high and low. The same was true in each conversation we had one-on-one or in groups with her, as her desire to understand and focus on what's going on in our lives is remarkable. For two people who have made a huge impact in my life and are continuing to leave an honoring legacy of Christ with their partnership, words are not enough to express my gratitude -- praise God for you!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What can I say about the these two unique people that I am talking about today? The words awesome, fantastic and amazing come to mind, because that sure describes Grady and Sarah. Their leadership, encouragement, and quirkiness is something that only a few are able to express as well as them. These two have been great teachers for me in every aspect of my life and for that I am very grateful. So, thank you Grady and Sarah Peeler, for everything you have done on this <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Bolivia</st1:country-region></st1:place> trip and what you continue to do throughout the years.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sarah, you are so good at building friendships and encouraging people. You ask great questions to learn about people, about culture, about God, and you remember the answers. Plus, you answer questions really well, even if I always asked my “How do you raise your kids?” questions that should have two hour answers after 11 p.m. :) Thanks for taking time to personally invest in each of us by asking questions, listening well, and sharing the wisdom and experience God has given you. Thanks for supporting Grady.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Grady, your leadership and support for each person on the team is so appreciated. You took time to get to know each of us, to remind us of truths from the Word, to support Dana, Pastor Alcidez, David and Anna, and others, not to mention all the pre-trip details, meetings, questions, vaccination information…. Thanks also for keeping the blog updated as a way to communicate back home, but also for us to remember what was happening while it was happening. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to go. My life has been changed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Grady and Sarah, it was awesome to serve alongside of both of you in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Bolivia</st1:country-region>! I love how God brings people together—how He uses us to teach each other, to encourage each other, and to do His work through us. And I loved getting to know both of you better and seeing the incredible ways God is using you all in our lives!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Grady, I just want to say thanks for your servant leadership. You set aside time—from your job, from your kids, from all that you could have done on vacation—to invest in our lives. Then you modeled what it means to serve with humility—following the example of what we learned in Philippians 2 by looking to help us in our walks with the Lord and encouraging us to go deeper. Thank you for your example of walking with Him—I am so thankful for the brother that you are in Christ!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And Sarah, thank you, thank you, thank you! I loved getting to talk with you, to hear your perspective as a mother and a friend, and to go through it all together. It was awesome to see your positive spirit even though you got almost no sleep some nights, to join in singing all the children’s songs on the truck, and just to chop trees, walk on balance beams, and serve the Lord together. You were such an encouragement to me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">How do you know you truly love the Nations without going to them? <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>How do you know you want to give your life for them if you haven’t seen them? <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>How do you know how to minister to them if you haven’t been there or been a part of the culture? <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>How do you realize God’s calling on your life if you have explored multiple options?</span><span style="color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">I can answer all of these questions only in light of the Gospel. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>I know because I have a God who cares intimately for the hurts of people, he cares about their physical hurts, their emotional hurts, and their need for a Savior. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Since I was in middle school (long after I told my parents I didn’t think I would be a missionary overseas ever), I knew one day I wanted to go to the Nations and serve them as healing hands, ministering to those with cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies in the name of Jesus Christ. For then it was only for the short-term. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The seed for missions was planted.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> </span><span style="color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">Originally, I thought that I was going to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bolivia</st1:place></st1:country-region> to evangelize the nations and to tell them of this God they had no clue about. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Yet through the encouragement of Grady and Sarah, I realized that was not our whole goal. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>We were to go and encourage missionaries, telling them what great works we could see the Lord doing through them, we were to serve the people we met, by washing dishes and making their loads lighter wherever possible, and when possible share the Gospel with words, through our testimonies, by telling them of our Jesus one-on-one and by praying with them. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Over the course of the trip, I began to realize how I would love to continually go overseas and if at all possible live in a country serving there for the long-term. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The seed for missions grew in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bolivia</st1:place></st1:country-region>.</span><span style="color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">For me, a heart for the Nations had gradually been planted throughout the years. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Calvary</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Church</st1:placetype></st1:place> gave me the opportunity to grow by going to the Nations while Grady and Sarah discipled us while we were there. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>They were an amazing encouragement through the entire trip. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The ways that they seek to serve others, share the Gospel with those around us, love each other with supernatural love and be blessings to everyone they meet is truly beautiful! <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>I have seen character traits of the Father in them and by being their friends, I am forever blessed!</span><span style="color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">Thank you Grady and Sarah for having a heart that longs to see long-term missionaries go realizing their calling through short-term trips.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> Thank you for taking care of this seedling, helping to water and grow her. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> Thank you for the constant reminders that God was the star of this trip was not us but Jesus Christ and him alone. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Thank you for leaving your physical family at home for a week, not many people would leave their precious family at home with babysitters to go abroad with a group of 10 college students to serve with them in a foreign country.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> Thank you for the reminders that just as we loved and served the Bolivians, we can love and serve Americans too. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>They need the same Savior. Because you have Christ at the center of your lives, you encourage and push others to live lives for him as well. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>When you meet the Father, I am sure he will say “Well done good and faithful servants!”</span><span style="color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">...to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor,</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">and the day of vengeance of our God;</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">to comfort all who mourn;</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">to grant to those who mourn in Zion -- </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">the oil of gladness instead of mourning,</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified.</span></div>
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<br /></div>Sean DeNealehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439286429224718489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-6818492013065019122012-06-10T16:56:00.000-04:002012-06-11T10:06:52.613-04:00Setting an Example<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>"Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity."</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As you may have noticed if you've been following our blog, the GO Bolivia 2012 team was not exactly a team of seasoned veterans with decades of life experience (in fact, the majority of the team was only weened off the bottle and began walking and talking two decades ago). The vast majority of team members are between the ages of 20-22 years old and are either still in school or are recent grads. A handful will have the opportunity to vote for the President of the United States for the first time of their lives this November. Yeah...<u>we're young</u>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We're part of a rather confusing generation...our generation <b>LOVES </b>rallying behind causes. Whether it's seeking world peace, helping storm victims, cleaning the environment, fixing world hunger, or attacking illiteracy, there is no shortage of causes you can see our generation promoting energetically.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We're also part of a generation that has almost everything at our fingertips. We were raised with with Barney, Power Rangers, and Blue's Clues as everyday lingo, yet "Google," "Youtube," and "Amazon" were commonplace terms as early as middle and high school. In ways we've been taught that we don't have to try too hard to find information or reach goals because technology can pick up the slack. Don't get me wrong here, while it can instill "lazy" attitudes in some, it is utilized by the majority for amazing purposes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The level of global interconnectedness through the internet and social media is mind-blowing, and it has been fully embraced by our generation. Like it our not, you can now be "friends" with 1,000 people and only see 20 of them over the course of a year. Social media has certainly provided an incredible way to communicate, although our generation is slowly losing the ability to effectively and intentionally communication with others face-to-face.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We're also part of a generally dishonoring generation, and that is only getting worse. It's no secret that our nation is on a gradual moral decline and has been for decades. Certainly all generations are messy beyond belief (we are fallen in the depths of sin), but the Scriptures are being fulfilled decade by decade by people who are increasingly "lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power." (2 Tim. 3:2) Also don't get me wrong when I say this...I am not pointing to any certain country, people group, or person...I was once very characteristic of these qualities and am by no means perfect in all of these ways. However, I do think we all understand that people in general are continually meeting these qualities more clearly and outwardly. It's ingrained in our culture...it is all around us...it's often <u>even praised</u>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Meanwhile, the American Church has not been unaffected by the gradual moral decline that is shaping the world and this nation. We hear of our generation that we are leaving the Church at remarkable rates. We hear of our generation that we have little desire to integrate with the older generation (our parents and grandparents) because of their old-fashioned ways or otherwise indifference. We hear of our generation that we have a tough road ahead because of the lack of faithful servants who have the gifts needed to lead fellow believers but who often lack the desire to utilize those gifts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Perhaps it is because of these observations and notions that GO Bolivia 2012 was an <b>amazing and refreshing blessing</b>...because our team did not meet the above-mentioned expectations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Like our generation, we are ALL ABOUT rallying behind a cause. But unlike our generation, the focus of our rallying cry does not solely concern people, social issues, and this life: <u>the focus of our rallying cry is the Name and Renown of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior</u> with serving people, meeting needs, and bettering life as methods by which we glorify God. And the primary method by which we seek to accomplish these things (serving people, meeting needs and bettering life) is by pointing to the Servant (our service) who has become the Way (answer to the need) to unending joy and satisfaction for all eternity (which EVEN affects every area of this life).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is from an <b>overflow </b>of our <i>personal relationship</i> with our Lord and Creator Jesus that we seek to relate with people, share God's love and light, and reflect God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is from an </span><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">overflow</b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> of </span><i style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">realizing </i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">that Jesus is </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">the only One who is worthy of praise that we seek to make Him the center of our lives and others' lives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is from an <b>overflow</b> of <i>joy </i>in being loved by God, captivated by His truth, and Him shining light into the darkness of our lives that we seek to share God's love, light and truth with others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is from an <strong>overflow </strong>of <i>experiencing</i> God's goodness that we seek to do good for others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If there was anything remotely praise-worthy, it was because of God. We are only incapable servants led by a fully-capable God. In everything, may there be thanksgiving and rejoicing and praise TO GOD!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">GO Bolivia 2012 provided an amazing example of unity in the Body of Christ: people who authentically desired to make Christ known and who by the Spirit's indwelling displayed love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. As a result, it is my strong belief that we truly did set God-honoring and Christ-exalting examples in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I pray that through the power of God we set this example to our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. To those younger than us and those older than us. To our generation. To our families. To our friends. To the readers of this blog. To the Bolivian missionaries and fellow servants. To the people of Consuelo, San Ignacio and Santa Cruz. To those we sat beside on the planes and buses. To all those we came in contact with. To all we never met but who will continue the work we left behind. To Charlotte. To America. To Bolivia. To the nations. </span></div>
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I've got a weak spot for dark eyes, dark hair, and dark skin. And heaven knows I love kids. So, if you happen to possess these qualities you're totally on my hit list of Love You and Want You. Some of the darling kids in Bolivia never knew what hit them when they were swarmed with tickles and lollipops and piggy back rides.</div>
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<span style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Sometimes quiet at first. Sometimes eager to press in close and talk. But every time hospitable, warm, and gracious. Dirt floors were swept clean to greet us. Rustic wooden chairs were offered when we arrived. Fresh, just-off-the-tree oranges were handed out. A handshake, a kiss, and a genuine "Hola, buenos dias!" every time.</span><br style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #faf1d4; clear: both; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">It's always a privilege to participate in corporate worship. It's especially powerful and joyous to do so with people that live in ways entirely different from what we're accustomed to but who still know and love the one true God. It's a taste of heaven, really, because the colors and the sounds represent a beautiful variety that only God could create and bring together.</span><br style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #faf1d4; clear: both; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Village life is hard. But maybe some of the people living this way don't know that it's hard because they've never known anything different. Many of the people we met had never traveled beyond the small town a few miles from their village. Electricity and running water aren't necessary. Home life happens apart from Target, CVS, and Home Depot. Family members and friends pitch in to make things work: farming, building, and educating. There is a true sense of community because without it it's every one for himself.</span><br style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #faf1d4; clear: both; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Despite the wide spectrum of differences between their way of life and ours, there was an abundance of similarities, too. Most of the time, food was different, but on more than one occasion we realized that french fries and grilled steak was a common place kind of meal.</span><br style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #faf1d4; clear: both; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">And I was bent over laughing when several of the college students asked me to be their friend on Facebook. Wait, what? The only place you've ever known is your home in your city and yet you're globally connected to people via Facebook? And even if their phones and cameras are a few years behind ours, I was still impressed to see many with Blackberry's and digital cameras. People live without an organized highway system, good medical care, or honest law enforcement, but yet most of them think it's important to own a cell phone and communicate on Facebook. Not right, not wrong, just different.</span><br style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #faf1d4; clear: both; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Bolivian or American, Spanish or English, boy or girl. None of it matters because deep down we are all the same! We all like to play games, take silly pictures, eat yummy food, and play practical jokes. And that's why it's surprisingly easy to develop a special friendship with people who live a world apart from you and that you can't necessarily even talk to.</span><br style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #faf1d4; clear: both; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">If you want to grab the attention of little girls and need a simple way to earn their favor so you can talk with them: nail polish! I casually sat down one afternoon with three small bottles of polish and within minutes I had the full focus of several little girls. Even in my broken Spanish I was able to affirm their beauty as girls created by God. And seriously, is there anything cuter than glittery fingers on dirty and muddy hands and toes? It's oxymoronish.</span><br style="background-color: #faf1d4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #faf1d4; clear: both; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">
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They don't separate us because there is one God with one love for one purpose: to make His glory known by bringing each of us to Himself. Which brings me back to my earlier comment about enjoying the privilege to glimpse heaven through corporate worship and fellowship and service with people who care about kingdom building. That makes us brothers and sisters. And a family that seeks God together does powerful things together. </div>
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My heart is full and my spirit is encouraged to have spent a week serving with Master Servers.</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773109300860355770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-11796975544158611452012-06-08T14:23:00.001-04:002012-06-08T14:36:45.619-04:00Praise the Lord! More to come... :)<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 13.5pt;">Wow, just as
Sarah wrote, where do I start? I guess I shall start by praising the Lord for
His amazing love and all the blessings and answered prayers which He wrought
during this mission...with more to come. :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 13.5pt;">Praise the Lord
for this awesome group of brothers and sisters in Christ, hand-picked by our
Heavenly Father, indeed! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for all those who prayed and who are praying for us and for the Bolivians,
before, during and after this wonderful mission.</span></span></div>
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edification all throughout the mission, and to and from our destinations!</span></span></div>
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for time to mingle and for wisdom and open doors to share the Good News and
Christ's love with university students who are practicing English! The angels
in heaven were rejoicing as at least two students prayed to receive Christ that
day.</span></span></div>
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yucca!!! :D (pardon the randomness...it was delicious!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="color: #274e13;">And finally, for
the time being, praise the Lord for those precious children (these two
princesses, daughters of David and Ana) who, after seeing and experiencing the
love of Christ and hearing the Gospel shared through simple Salvation
Bracelets, took the vision and ran with it (and literally ran!), eagerly leading me and others to
those in the community who they knew needed Jesus, and eventually sharing
Christ through the bracelets on their own. Praise the Lord! My heart is overjoyed,
and my prayers are continually for them all. Glory to God forever and ever.</span></span></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.5pt;"><b>"But let all who take refuge in You be glad,
Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love
Your name may exult in You." Psalm 5:11</b></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.5pt;">"We will sing for joy over your
victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the LORD
fulfill all your petitions." </span></i><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<br /></div>Caitlynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15600258870662225016noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-9247492133119311652012-06-07T03:03:00.003-04:002012-06-07T03:03:30.787-04:00A Sign of Things to be Destroyed<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many of the villagers had idols in their homes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Upon visiting one of the villagers, she asked
us to take a picture of her idol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pastor
Alcides had given us specific instructions not to take pictures of the idols we
saw, yet we took the picture. Not to disobey him but because she asked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here is a representation of an idol that the Lord wants
thrown down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wants these idols completely
destroyed. Pastor Alcides, if you are reading this, forgive us for disobeying
you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Congregation, friends, family
members, pray that idols such as this would be torn down and cast aside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were signs that the people were
beginning to leave their idols in the two days that we were there, the 1st day
we were there the community showed up late (for a culture where it is typical
and expected to be 30 minutes late) to a meeting because they had to
participate in rituals common to this time of year concerning their
beliefs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The night we showed the movie,
the people finished with their rituals quickly and early so that they could
come to our meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is a huge
praise!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">These idols still have holds so strong on these people and the
people are blind to their own sinful ways in some regards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Gospel is coming to them and they are
having encounters with the Holy God whether they realize it or not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pray that these idols would be crushed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Lord does not want these lovely people of
Consuelo to be consumed by their idols nor enslaved to them!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is not his plan for life at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wants these people to walk in freedom,
true freedom; freedom that only comes from a relationship with his Son. The Father
desires for all praise and glory to be sung to him not to anyone or anything
else!<o:p></o:p></span><br />Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813340750383260293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-70164735688240426702012-06-05T13:50:00.002-04:002012-06-05T13:50:09.894-04:00Handpicked<br />
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Assembling a team is risky-business. Different personalities with a spectrum of strengths and weaknesses. A lot of times it's a recipe for disaster. Some times it's a mix that works out okay, but not without incident along the way. Rarely is it a tight-knit group that laughs, loves, communicates, and supports each other with selfless abandon.</div>
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But our Bolivia 2012 Team was. And trust me, I've been on teams before that had those thorn-in-the-flesh kind of team mates, or those I-love-you-only-because-God-tells-me-to kind of members. Our group was a rare, almost once-in-a-lifetime-kind-of-wonderful, team that just worked. We fit together. </div>
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We worked hard together. We sang loud together. We prayed passionately together. We laughed long together. We got dirty and muddy and sweaty together. We nervously, but with a clenched smile, tried new food together. We fixed flat tires and slashed machetes in the jungle together. We tickled kids, painted lots of little fingernails, and tossed frisbees together. We cried together. We shared Jesus' love together. </div>
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We really were a team that was <i>together</i>. Not in small groups. Not with best friends. Just together. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">God didn't seem to think that getting a group of 10 college students together for a week in Bolivia would be a problem. He wasn't phased by the fact almost each member was in a different city or college for the months leading up to our departure. He wasn't overwhelmed with developing unity among a group of people that didn't know each other that well. </span><br />
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In fact, I'm pretty sure he handpicked each of us for the team for those very reasons. Because when a group of people without strong ties come together for a week of uncomfortable and tiring situations and choose joy and love there is only one answer to that uncommon and scratch-your-head-because-it-doesn't-make-sense kind of team: God.<br />
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God handpicked each team member. No accidents. No happenstance. Twelve people became a team that became friends that became fellow servants. That's the kind of risky-business God is in.<br />
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And without further adieu, let me introduce you to some pretty remarkable, God-loving, hold-your-stomach-because-it-hurts-from-laughing, machete-swinging, off-key-singing friends who, try as they may, managed to misuse Spanish more often than correctly use it.<br />
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<b>Nick</b><i style="font-weight: bold;">. </i>Quiet at first glance, but then you get to know him. I promise there is an unexpected sarcastic tone in that likable and easy-going face! This was Nick's fist overseas missions opportunity and he made the most of all that was thrown at him. From public speaking to impromptu church drama, from changing a flat tire to holding a baby on his hip, Nick took it all in stride. </div>
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<b>Heather</b>. Heather, Heather, Heather. She is, well, she is exactly what you see in her picture. Full of life and energy and smiles and craziness and antics and oh-my-word-I-can't-believe-she-just-did-that moments. I've never met a child who didn't instantly love Heather - it's just who she is. (And yes, my boys are huge Miss Heather fans, too!)<br />
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<b>Sean</b>. This was also Sean's first overseas missions opportunity and I think he may have been the most excited, most prepared, and best packed team member. Sean has a smile - always - and it's absolutely contagious. He was usually the first to extend a hand and offer an "Hola!" to anyone he'd meet. He was a rock star with the kids. He was an encouragement to the missionaries. And he was a servant leader to our team.<br />
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<b>Kelly</b>. Kelly is one in a million - nope - one in ten million. She's beyond her years in maturity and fantastic with kids. I admit it: I think she could be a better parent than I am a lot of the time! Her adaptable attitude, bright smile, willing spirit, and genuine love for others was, and is, an example to me.<br />
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<b>Carolynne</b>. What would you do if you lost your voice - totally lost your voice - while on a missions trip surrounded by Spanish-speaking people? Well, if you're Carolynne you put your best foot forward, smile a lot, get creative with hand motions, and demonstrate an attitude that shows a willingess to participate even without a voice. On our third day in Bolivia, Carolynne lost her voice and didn't get it back until the Sunday we were leaving. I promise her pleasant attitude, however, was an example that did not go unnoticed!<br />
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<b>David</b>. With plans to follow God into full-time missionary service in the next few years, David offered some great perspectives and insights on how to love God by loving others. He is amazingly talented while being wonderfully humble. He is entirely others-focused and able to make you feel like the only person in the room when listening to you.<br />
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<b>Cassie</b>. Don't let her "I am woman; hear me roar" pose fool you. Cassie has a tender heart and gentle spirit, even with a machete and calloused hands! Since she's fairly fluent in Spanish, Cassie was one of our go-to friends for help with communication. She was a true lifesaver in that regard.<br />
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<b>Suzanne</b>. Quiet confidence. Servant heart. Mature insights. I remember seeing more of Suzanne with her Bible than without her Bible during our time in Bolivia. Always eager to see what God's Word says and how to apply it, she was a great example to our team of what it means to live in God's truth.<br />
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<b>Caitlyn</b>. It's an awesome thing to see someone enthusiastically and wholeheartedly use their spiritual gifts. For Caitlyn, her heart beats a tune of intentional evangelism for every person she meets. It was almost comical, at times, when someone would stop and say, "Wait a minute guys, where's Caitlyn?"... only to turn around and realize she was several steps behind, sitting next to someone with her Bible open and a salvation story bracelet in hand!<br />
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<b>Carolyn</b>. As precious as this picture is, it doesn't adequately capture Carolyn because Carolyn almost always has a larger-than-life smile. This was Carolyn's first overseas experience, too, and I know she made the absolute most of it. She went out of her way to talk to people. She wasn't hesitant to try new things. She gave her best attempts at Spanish. And, my instincts tell me this is the first of many more overseas projects for her.<br />
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<b>Dana</b>. Out team had the privilege of walking next to this beautiful woman during our time in Bolivia. Dana has served in Bolivia for almost 15 years with a targeted vision of enabling Bolivian people to go to other cities and towns and nations with the Gospel. She is a missionary that is mobalizing other missionaries and it's a powerful thing to see. Dana showed tremendous patience and grace with our team, and demonstrated quiet but confident leadership. A rare gem, for sure.<br />
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<b>Grady</b>. My man and my leader. But not just my leader, he was our team leader. Grady makes following easy because he leads by giving and serving and encouraging. He is quick to make decisions and patient to wait for answers. He discerns people well and anticipates needs before they arise. </div>
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<b>Us</b>. Grady and I. A team. Partners. Friends. God orchestrated something truly amazing when he brought Grady and I together for ever and ever. He knew that we would be much stronger together than apart. He knew that our abilities together would reach and impact more people than they would apart. </div>
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And, I'm here to testify: it is a joyride like no other to serve and lead and teach and share with your best friend and life-partner.</div>
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Here it is Friday morning. Already. I’m sitting in the waiting room while my son has his weekly therapy appointments and I’m taking a deep breath and enjoying my coffee and the quiet. Since arriving back in Charlotte early Monday morning, this week has been a blur of, well, a blur of just regular life.</div>
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I have a cold. Grady has poison ivy. My kids have need-constant-attention disorder. The laundry pile hasn’t been a party. And really, how did my entire pantry of groceries dwindle in one week?</div>
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In between nose blows and folding clothes, I found moments to read blog updates from Bolivia team members and to look at their online photo albums. Usually these moments started off as a quick scan but somehow 20 minutes later I would snap back to the present and realize Annalyse was decorating with markers, Micah needed help in the bathroom, or Grady Lee was lost and confused in his math work.</div>
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The boys had a great time looking at some of the team pictures from Bolivia. “Why does that house have long grass on the ceiling?” “Dad, what are you chopping with that long knife?” “How come those cows are in the road?” “Did you really eat that food? Did you get a treat after you ate it all?” At random times this week stories have come to mind and it’s been precious to share them with the boys and watch their reactions and see their young minds try to grasp the huge differences between life as they know it and life in rural Bolivia.</div>
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And the things my boys have prayed from this week! Truly, from the mouths of the young ones come praise and encouragement and powerful teaching! “Dear Jesus, Please help all the boys and girls in Bolivia to learn about you and to know that you love them. Please help their dads and moms to stop going to church with idols. Help me to save my money so that I can go to Bolivia, too, and play with new friends. Thank you that dad and mom are home safe and that we had a lot of fun with all our babysitters. Amen.”</div>
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It seems that each evening this week has either had something happening or else I was just too lost in where-in-the-world-do-I-begin when I sat down to blog. I want to share details about the precious Bolivian friends I now have. I want to tell you how motivated I am because of their desire to love Jesus and reach their communities with His love. I want to show you the rugged beauty of Bolivia and how the tasks of everyday life become big undertakings and hard work. I want to praise my team mates and share special moments of profound learning they all experienced.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mostly though, mostly I want to share, in words and with pictures, what a Mighty God we serve. In one week I saw His people bow before him and I saw those who don’t yet know Him turn a curious eye and a listening ear toward His truth. I saw the beauty of the Bolivian heavens and earth burst in praise for Him. And in the midst of it all, I was there. I was there to see and hear and worship and touch and praise and experience God’s mighty work in Bolivia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And I’m not the same because of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;">Maybe this weekend I’ll beg Grady for a couple of hours alone at Starbucks and I’ll manage to sort through the thousands of pictures I have and the many stories I’ve journaled. I can’t wait to share details with you because I can’t wait for you to worship God with me by reading and seeing what He’s up to in Bolivia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">During devotions on the 26<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>, Suzanne shared a
quote from C.S. Lewis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lewis said “Joy
is the serious business of heaven.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>C.S.
Lewis was right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was and is marvelous
to participate in joy of heaven while on earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When we participate in Acts 1:8, we receive joy that only comes from the
Father. Psalms 95 and 96 say much about singing praise to the Lord from joyous
hearts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The entire time I was in Bolivia, the songs from my heart
were praise to the Father.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first
Sunday we attended Dana’s church in Santa Cruz.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>On the rear wall behind the podium Psalm 96:3 was posted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since it was written in Spanish, I looked it
up. Psalm 96:3 says “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works
among all the peoples!” (ESV).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was
the goal of our entire trip and it happened!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Psalm before, Psalm 95, says to sing joyful noises to the Lord. I
will go out with singing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will make a
joyful noise because I have been in Bolivia. I have met beautiful people there
and seen the Lord’s hand at work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will
make a joyful noise for the fact that villagers left idolatrous ceremonies
early to come to our meeting where we were presenting the Good News.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Praise the Lord that they set aside their
idols early for the one true God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will
praise the Lord for the one villager who came to see our work on the camping
area and got interested in David (Da-vee-d) and Anna’s (Ana) project. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I will praise the Lord for his provisions during the trip:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I will praise him that no one got sick and no one got
hurt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise him for the times we
relied on his strength and not ours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
will praise him for the work that he did in the hearts of Americans and
Bolivians in Bolivia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise the
Lord for friends who translate prayers so that all of the saints can participate
in conversations with the Father.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will
praise the Lord for 11 hour bus rides overnight on dirt roads that provide time
for good conversations and sleep. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will
praise the Lord for cramped truck rides that end up being 2x as long as planned
making beautiful Bolivian children sit on and fall asleep in our laps, allowing
us time to pray over them and time to build intentional community with the
friends sitting next to us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will
praise the Lord for friends who keep up morale by singing to pass them time, whether
it is worship songs under the Bolivian night sky or children’s songs in the
morning, both made a joyful noise to the Lord. I will praise the Lord for Mariachi
bands across the street that play music all night and into the morning giving
us a true taste of Santa Cruz culture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
will praise the Lord for friends who know and can sing bilingual praise songs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise the Lord for hands that washed
dishes tirelessly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise the
Lord for a pastor who reminded us that we are not the star of the story but
Jesus is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise the Lord for a
clean and comfortable bed to come back and sleep-in in San Ignacio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise the Lord for friends who reminded
us to stay humble and to keep Christ at the center of our focus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise the Lord for strength and energy
that only came from him. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise
the Lord for a team that was not distracted with things that Satan could have
pushed in such as drama or distracting relationships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise the Lord for all of the words
of encouragement I heard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise
the Lord for all of the laughter that happened with ease between two different
languages. For jokes, faces and looks that are universal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise the Lord for the salvation of
his children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise the Lord for
David and Anna opening their home to complete strangers. I will praise the Lord
for friends who pray over the day with us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I will praise the Lord for all of the answered prayers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise the Lord for his children who
said “Yes, I will go” and answered the call to missions this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This could go on and on and on….. I was completely shocked
and surprised at how much I was able to experience the joy of the Lord on this
trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Joy of the Lord is one thing I
hope never to forget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am building a
stone of remembrance, so that I may never forget.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</tbody></table>Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813340750383260293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-28446753139527377022012-05-30T17:45:00.000-04:002012-05-30T17:47:40.958-04:00Looking HeavenwardI’d like to introduce you to an incredible friend of mine named Pastor Alcidez. When we first met him in San Ignacio—as <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UsNIuv5NrFk/T8UK1AwzORI/AAAAAAAAAvI/6Ik-xXZsSMw/s640/DSC05583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UsNIuv5NrFk/T8UK1AwzORI/AAAAAAAAAvI/6Ik-xXZsSMw/s200/DSC05583.JPG" width="200" /></a>we filed through the church gate for breakfast—I could not have guessed the imprint he would leave on my life. Yet through serving alongside this man, witnessing his love for others, and seeing the impact of Christ in Him I have been both challenged and blessed through his life.<br />
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I think the most vivid memory I have is his compassionate, tender heart. He was so focused on others!—I remember him weeping over lost souls, devoting hours and hours to go and encourage others, and comforting hurting children and adults alike. One time I remember that a child fell onto the ground and he spent the next five minutes embracing, comforting, and uplifting that child—with such genuine care and love that it was a real challenge to me.<br />
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He also arises as a strong, determined leader: he knew his goal—to be a faithful servant of Christ—and his life reflected perseverance in pursuing that goal. When he spoke he used godly wisdom and encouragement, when he made plans he was clear, God-focused,<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BxUROKeva9g/T8UKGh_TYdI/AAAAAAAAAoM/GpFhoYU0i8Q/s640/DSC05502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin: 15px 10px 5px 0;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BxUROKeva9g/T8UKGh_TYdI/AAAAAAAAAoM/GpFhoYU0i8Q/s200/DSC05502.JPG" width="200" /></a> and others-centered, and working alongside of him I learned that he was lighthearted, joy-filled, and a pleasure to be around as we served.<br />
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The last memory I have of this pastor—an image which is locked into my mind—was from our return trip to Santa Cruz. As we boarded the bus I looked out the window to see Pastor Alcidez circling the bus and waving to our group. Then he grinned with an ear-to-ear beaming smile, pointed upward, and circled back to the other side of the bus. It's not about me, he had told us, but about His glory and His work which we are privileged to do.<br />
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There are many men God has brought into my life that are wonderful and challenging examples of the Christ-filled life. I am grateful for all of them. Thank you, Pastor Alcidez!!!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625950449157424551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-25991046781846959212012-05-30T09:02:00.000-04:002012-05-30T09:02:06.980-04:00Lollipops, Bracelets, and Opportunities<br />
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“Is there any particular thing you would still like to do or
experience on this trip?” Grady asked me as we put our spoons down and finished
up fresh bread in the little <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype>
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I thought back to my prayers from days prior. I had one
particular desire: to share the Gospel with someone. God had been challenging
me to speak, but I didn’t know Spanish well enough to get beyond things like
favorite colors, the weather, and school. However, I knew how true it is that
when we delight ourselves in the Lord, He gives us the desires of our hearts!
He first plants those desires—such as to share Him with others—in our hearts,
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The following day, Pastor Alcidez asked for two girls from
our team to go with David and Anna’s daughters to take clothes to the
villagers. Heather and I volunteered ourselves (and Cassie, who speaks Spanish…
what a blessing!), picked up the rusty wheelbarrows filled with gifts, and
started down the dirt path toward the villagers huts. “Perhaps today I can
share?” I thought and fingered the salvation bracelet in my pocket, checking to
make sure I had the yellow paper with the explanation in Spanish. Perhaps to a
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Hut after hut we handed out clothes and lollipops,
chatted a little, and moved on. I started to wonder if an opportunity would
come at all. We came to one little hut and a precious wizened woman came out to
greet us with a smile. “Grandma,” they call her. She was one of the founders of
the village and was considered the moral leader. We handed her the clothes, she
thanked us, and then grabbed my wrist, saying in Spanish that I could stay with
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“No hablo mucho espanol,” I said, making sure she knew I wouldn’t
be much for conversation. I laughed as the others wheeled the rest to the next
hut. “Grandma” led me to her orange tree, handed me a long pole with a hook and
we started pulling the oranges off. We couldn’t talk much with words, but how
my heart went out to her! A few minutes later when it was time for me to go I
thought of the bracelet in my pocket. Cassie explained how to say I had a gift
for her. “Tengo un regalo para ti,” I said. She smiled and reached out her arm
as I tied the bracelet—the Gospel, the good news of Christ in us—around her
thin brown wrist. Out came the yellow paper, and I read what each bead
signified, after which she said she would have her grandson read it to her
again sometime. I hugged her, this woman who had so much sway in the village, and
prayed that she would one day be my sister. What a privilege and answer to my
heart’s desire to share, even when I could not speak Spanish! When we walked
away, she stood there alone next to her hut… but I know she is not alone. The
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Early on in the trip, a team member shared with me how Jesus
is blessed whenever we speak about Him, regardless of the results. What a
privilege we have to bless our God by speaking about Him to those we meet,
whether that’s in the heart of the Amazon in Bolivia or at the grocery store in
Charlotte. I praise the Lord for the opportunity to share His love and truth
with others!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-5634657409939424652012-05-29T15:47:00.000-04:002012-05-29T15:47:00.092-04:00Grady's summary of the trip to Bolivia!I don't usually do multi-part blog posts. My motto is just pound it all out into one big post!! :) So before you read this, you may want to grab a bag of popcorn, use the restroom, turn off your cell phone, write your will and get ready to dig in!<br />
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There have been lots of mini-posts about our trip. But my goal here is to provide a complete chronological summary. I admit I don't have all the pictures or even the best pictures, but I'll count on my team to put up more posts with pictures that go into more detail in various aspects of the trip. This is designed to give you a complete, but high-level, picture of what we did!<br />
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<u>Saturday Night, May 19</u><br />
We boarded a flight from Charlotte to Miami, then overnight to La Paz, Bolivia for a short stop. The flight then continued to Santa Cruz and we arrived at around 8am on Sunday morning. Being 6'5", this overnight 9-hour flight was a challenge. Some slept a lot... others a little... and a few (me!) none. A few even got very queasy at the high-altitude of La Paz as we sat in the airplane while they cleaned it for the last leg. But all-in-all, it was on-time, efficient, and got us to our destination. Praise God for that!<br />
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<u>Sunday, May 20</u><br />
Our hosts picked us up at the Santa Cruz airport and drove us to the South American Mission (SAM) base. On the way we had our first flat tire. The jack was not the most appropriate, so it took some creative methods to get the old tire off and new tire on. In the end, we flagged down some help and got a bigger jack. Nick and David led the effort and did a great job!<br />
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The Base is a comfortable and safe place. We each had a bed, enough banos to make everyone comfortable, and a wonderful kitchen/dining area. We showered, took naps, ate, then had a team meeting to meet our team leader, Dana Wilson, a 15-year missions veteran to Bolivia with SAM. She briefed us on the various planned tasks for the coming week.<br />
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In the afternoon, we visited downtown Santa Cruz, went to the market, haggled over the prices of trinkets, and just had a relaxing time getting to know the various missionaries with SAM. They were wonderful! They treated so well and we genuinely felt they appreciated us being there. I certainly enjoyed getting to know them.<br />
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After sight-seeing and dinner with many of the SAM missionaries in the area, we attended evening church at Dana's local church. It was fun to listen to a message in Spanish. And even though we were tired, we all did a pretty good job of attentively trying to understand what the Spanish-speaking pastor was saying! </div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Personally, the verse on the back wall of that church, Salmos 96:3, became my personal theme verse of the week. I spent all week repeating it, memorizing it (in both English and Spanish), then proclaiming it when I had a chance to preach later in the trip.</span></div>
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After a short debrief that night, we crashed in our beds hard. There is a bar right outside the Base that played loud music literally until 6am. I woke up each hour, thought to myself, "wow, they are still at it," then fell right back asleep. When I can sleep through loud music, you know I am tired!! :)</div>
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We woke up, had breakfast, and had devotions as a team. Just as we were finishing our devotions, the final member of our team, Sean, arrived. It was a celebration that we could finally all be together! This picture is outside the front of the Base.<br />
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That day our focus was to minister to local state university students. We had a morning session and evening session, each lasting about 2 hours each. The entire thing was set up by the local Campus Crusade director. The draw was that Americans came in and helped the students practice their English. But there were no limits on questions or topics, and all of us made an effort to share the gospel. The students were quite receptive and we enjoyed proclaiming the good news of Christ! It is also a huge boost of credibility to the local Campus Crusade group, and we were happy to help!<br />
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That night we had a dinner with the SAM team in Santa Cruz with some traditional Bolivian food. What a privilege to meet so many missionaries serving the Lord in the field.<br />
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We then loaded a bus for an overnight 12-hour bus ride to San Ignacio. The bus station below was not what they typically look like in the states. And we had more than one warning to watch/guard our stuff very carefully!<br />
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Personally, I enjoyed meeting and talking with Jeff, a long-time missionary and Director of the SAM Bible School in Santa Cruz. He and his wife, Beth, were a wonderful couple and huge encouragement.<br />
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<u>Tuesday, May 22</u><br />
We arrived in San Ignacio on the bus at about 7am. Welcome to small-city life in Bolivia! Our hotel and the local church were about 4 blocks from the bus station, so we grabbed our stuff and started walking. Some of us attempted to avoid dragging our suitcases through the red mud, so we loaded them on our heads!<br />
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We then met up with the pastor of the local church in San Ignacio, Pastor Alcidez. He is married with 4 kids. His little daughter is sitting to his right. He used to be a Petroleum Engineer in the city before being saved and called to be a Pastor. His heart now burns for the city and surrounding villages of Sag Ignacio.<br />
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This is the central evangelical church in San Ignacio. There are 2 other evangelical churches in San Ignacio and they attempt to work together for Christ in this city of around 20,000 people.<br />
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Here is the plan for the week: In a town of Consuelo, about 32 km outside San Ignacio, there is a village of about 200 people. There are 2 believers, David & Anna. They have a long and beautiful story that proclaims God's grace and redemption, but I'll save that for another post. They were saved about 5 months ago. Their hearts are passionate for their local village.<br />
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So our job for the week was to help them further the influence of Christ for their local community. David and Anna have a lot of land, and they want to use it create a forest preserve, complete with camping area, botanical gardens, and more. Don't think USA standards here. It will be nice, but we are still in rural Bolivia. The important aspect of this is that the people of this community rarely get behind something with ambition. People have given them things in the past, but they just let it go to waste. In this case, David and Anna want the people to help them build it, take ownership of its upkeep, and through the project/process, build further relationships to influence their friends and neighbors for Christ.<br />
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Let that sink in. It's a different culture here. <b>But how often do we plan a project designed to get non-believers involved so that there is a common bond that can be parlayed into influencing someone for the gospel through the power of the Holy Spirit</b>. I think they've hit a very Biblical, simple and powerful concept! This from people who have been believers for 5 months.<br />
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Our job as the team was to help get it started. So.... On Tuesday, we loaded up in a truck and road off to Consuelo to meet the townspeople.<br />
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Of course, the trip is never complete without a flat tire to keep things interesting. So we got that fixed up and kept going!<br />
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We met David and Anna (pictures to come later). We toured the village, yes, all 20-something of us, visiting all the homes.<br />
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The community is mostly Catholic. This is their Catholic church with the shrine in the back of the building (if I can call a roof with pillars a building).<br />
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Right across from the Catholic church is the Community Center, which is where Pastor Alcidez and others from the congregation come to hold services each week. The influence of Alcidez is growing, and we praise God for that!<br />
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Sean busted out bubbles in the middle of our walk, and his fan club, already well established, hit epic proportions!<br />
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I even had a little fun as I helped harvest a Yuca tree! :)<br />
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Alcidez, David and Anna then held a town meeting at their home to explain to the village what they wanted to do, and how the village people could help. At first, it seemed their was mild acceptance, but not much of an embrace. But over the next couple days, almost all the villagers visited David and Anna and said they were supportive of the project and wanted to be involved and help! That is a huge answer to prayer!! Alcidez made a point of saying to our team that he felt our presence there was instrumental in convincing the townspeople to get involved!</div>
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As part of the meeting, Alcidez did a great job of sharing the gospel to these non-believers every single time. Each time we met with the community or in a church or student setting, we led Christian praise & worship songs, gave about 3 testimonies by people from our team, and offered a gospel message.</div>
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This is David & Anna's home, and the townspeople are filling it up to hear about the project.<br />
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We drove back in the truck about 11pm that night. It took an hour each way. What a great night under the stars!<br />
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<u>Wednesday, May 23</u><br />
The word of the week for us was "flexibility." We had a plan, but we knew it would change quite often. That came in full force on Wednesday. We were up and ready at the agreed 8am time to head back to the village. Two hours later, we were still sitting there waiting. The truck had to go to the shop. But praise God we eventually got back on the road!<br />
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During that time we were able to sit, pray and reflect. Our hostel was very nice and comfortable. It was brand new, so that helped!<br />
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We finally hit the road and had a little friend. This was a deer that was caught and who would be let go once we got out to the rural area.<br />
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This is the road we traveled each day. One hour there. One hour back.<br />
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Here is a short video that shows what our road trip was like:<br />
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We got to David and Anna's house and enjoyed breakfast...<br />
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A little bit of fun time before the work...<br />
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This is one of David & Anna's little girls (1 of 6 little girls!) wearing my hat. Cutie!<br />
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More pics around David & Anna's house.<br />
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Our job for that day was to clear a big area that would be used as a camping ground. Nothing too glamorous, just hard work. We used machetes, pick-axes, rakes and shovels. We all headed out, and within 15 minutes the skies opened up and it poured. So we came scampering back, drenched, but determined to head back out!<br />
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The rains cleared after only about 30 minutes, so we headed back out. A force of 20 people trying to clear out a 40 foot by 40 foot area with basically our hands and some small tools. We all had blisters, and this area had thorns everyone... and I mean everywhere! Almost any stick you touched had a thorn. The curse of Adam!<br />
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That night Alcidez brought the townspeople together and we showed an evangelistic movie with a project they had brought from the city. This town does not have electricity, so they brought a power generator to power the lights and movie equipment. Again, the American's shared testimonies, sang praise songs, Alcidez gave a message, and we loved on the people and the kids! Lots of little problems happened throughout the night, and it really felt like there was a power working against us. But all of us were praying throughout the entire night, and the Lord allowed to fix the problems or not let the problems matter. Praise God!<br />
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No strollers around here folks! This is how the sleeping kids are returned to their homes! :)<br />
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Thursday morning, it was flexibility time! Another 2 hour unexpected delay. But we were able to use Dana's cell phone and she created a hot spot for us. So... it was technology check-in time. We called family, loaded some short blog updates, and checked the NBA playoff situation (ok, that was me...).<br />
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We sang praise songs, sang kids Christian songs, played balance games on the truck, and had a blast each time we road the truck!<br />
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We arrived in time for breakfast (at about 11:30am)! Sarah and I walked by the clay stove, and noticed a lot of feathers on the ground. The remains of the chicken for our breakfast!<br />
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Yes, feathers even in the bowl that was used to cook our soup. Oh well, the FDA is nowhere in sight...<br />
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We then got back to work clearing brush, twigs and trees.<br />
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Here is a short video that highlights some things we were doing in the woods:<br />
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Meanwhile, Anna was making our dinner. Right here she is making french fries! They were wonderful!<br />
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We had a heartfelt goodbye to these folks and this town. We got back on the truck at about 6pm, but instead of one hour, it took 2 hours because the axle on the truck was bent. We had to go super-slow down the road. But we finally made it back.<br />
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We then took 15 minutes to clean up and around 8:30pm that night, we had a special church service with the local church in San Ignacio. Again, we gave testimonies, led worship, and this time I got to preach a message to the church using a translator. Very fun!<br />
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<u>Friday, May 25</u><br />
This was our final day in Sag Ignacio. We started with a big breakfast in the courtyard of the church, then played with the kids and some of the people from the church. It was such a privilege to just fellowship with the believers.<br />
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The primary ministry we did that day was visit the local prison and speak to the prisoners. You can check out a previous post from Caitlyn for more detail on that. We were not allowed to take pictures, so I can't show you much. What a privilege to see God work and use us to encourage the prisoners.<br />
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I promise... we did not let her enter the prison in this manner.........<br />
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The rest of the day we took a tour of San Ignacio and had a picnic with some of the local church folks. We got to play some real futbol with the locals, and Kelly showed 'em how to do it American style as she frequently shut down the show-boating Bolivians! :)<br />
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It came to an end because we needed to catch the overnight bus back to Santa Cruz that evening. We prayed together as a group and blessed and encouraged Pastor Alcidez.<br />
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Then we headed back to the hostel, packed our stuff, and loaded up the bus for an 11-hour overnight drive.<br />
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<u>Saturday, May 26</u><br />
Our bus ride was uneventful. Praise God for that! We arrived back in Santa Cruz at about 6am. We then went back to the Base, got cleaned up, took naps, and had a wonderful breakfast. We then loaded up a couple taxis (yes, 8 people in this one!) and headed to the market for our last visit to Santa Cruz culture.<br />
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That night, the local Campus Crusade had their first meeting of the year. The American's were the draw!! :) We spent a lot of time helping them practice English, once again spreading the gospel as we did it. We then held a service where we sang praise songs, gave testimonies, and I gave a short message. The director of Campus Crusade then gave an opportunity for kids to accept Christ. After that we ended with a time of fellowship with the students!<br />
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Here is a short video of our praise and worship time:<br />
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To close out our trip on Saturday night, we had a 2+ hour team debrief, where we shared all the wonderful and marvelous works we had seen God do. All of my prayer requests had been answered (refer to one of the original posts on this blog for a list of my prayer requests) and we gave God glory for that! We spent some time praying over our Bolivian team leader, Dana Wilson. Many of our team had clearly been impacted by her and by the trip itself, and they shared those things. We praise God for the success of our mission trip. To God be the glory!!<br />
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<u>Sunday, May 27</u><br />
We rose around 5:30am and headed off to the airport. After a tearful farewell to our team leader, Dana, and some of our beloved new missionary friends, we boarded the plane and spent the entire day traveling.<br />
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What an amazing trip! I give God the glory for all He has done. We pray that the work we got to be a part of continues. We pray that the encouragement we were able to give remains strong. And we pray that we keep praying. For this group of missionaries, and for believers all around the world, including the USA, that are serving Christ with all their hearts, minds and souls!<br />
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Let's keep furthering the gospel, wherever we are, together as the body of Christ!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-52628301329126191202012-05-28T23:17:00.001-04:002012-05-28T23:17:32.690-04:00The Faces of ServanthoodWhat an amazing trip and what a WORTHY God!!! I know that everyone is busy trying to get back on their feet as we just returned to the US early this morning (including myself). I know there will be countless posts over the next weeks with stories, thoughts, and pictures. I look forward to sharing with you what God did and is doing in Bolivia and in our lives...it is truly overwhelming! In the meantime, enjoy some photos of the faces of servanthood. : )<br />
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<br />Sean DeNealehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439286429224718489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-34316986036276662012012-05-28T09:21:00.001-04:002012-05-28T09:21:59.632-04:00We're home!<div><p>We landed last night at 1am. Praise God that we arrived safely. Look out for many posts on the blog over the coming weeks where team members will share some more details about this experience. Thank you all for your love and prayers!!</p>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-14193492017872660852012-05-27T15:09:00.001-04:002012-05-27T15:09:55.670-04:00We're on flight home!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcvDbB-i2wQNbxAz44DZ4sfgogy6xcRzVTbEeCHjlhO74J5DEeUg_6zVysedea1386n8VDxUvsP52Upoo7AkoH1WQ-9JdsJcUqatAJQmq3VnmYHrAQSBNpNK0oKNvk9UoqO6xd3k_xDij/s1600/IMAG0311-795671.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcvDbB-i2wQNbxAz44DZ4sfgogy6xcRzVTbEeCHjlhO74J5DEeUg_6zVysedea1386n8VDxUvsP52Upoo7AkoH1WQ-9JdsJcUqatAJQmq3VnmYHrAQSBNpNK0oKNvk9UoqO6xd3k_xDij/s320/IMAG0311-795671.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5747292430711527618" /></a></p><p>The day of departure has arrived. It seems like so long ago that we arrived in Bolivia, yet it was only a short week ago. This place has definitely grown on us and our goodbye's last night and this morning were tear-filled. It is amazing how a brief yet concentrated and intense experience can bring people together so quickly. Especially when it is routed in love and service for Christ!</p> <p>After everyone drug themselves out of bed at around 5:30am, we loaded the truck with our luggage and headed to the airport. We prayed once more with our hosts, gave final hugs, and trudged into security. After an uneventful parade through security and immigration (praise God!), we enjoyed a wonderful cinnabun, prepared and sent with us by one of our hosts, just before we boarded. Lord willing, we'll be landing at midnight tonight! We appreciate your prayers during the final leg of our journey. </p> <p>Here we come Charlotte!! :)<br> </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-13556068131323363872012-05-26T20:27:00.001-04:002012-05-26T20:27:39.349-04:00Ministering with Campus Crusade<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp8Q0alPVdyrmvI9q7_R8oFU7hB23vFETdGmamfkzUqQV1oeDrDodN6Nq7JOFvtZec_6DXhaUQKJViDE9n54hzueZD0WTV9yBXX8orozLnyVQxPAOtLuErRTKKSwRZYXLX7iemMu_FedLw/s1600/IMAG0309-759350.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp8Q0alPVdyrmvI9q7_R8oFU7hB23vFETdGmamfkzUqQV1oeDrDodN6Nq7JOFvtZec_6DXhaUQKJViDE9n54hzueZD0WTV9yBXX8orozLnyVQxPAOtLuErRTKKSwRZYXLX7iemMu_FedLw/s320/IMAG0309-759350.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5747003221003543810" /></a></p><p>What a great night of ministry with the Santa Cruz Campus Crusade group! Here we are singing songs in English. We also helped the students practice English and shared a few testimonies and a message. </p> <p>Thanks for your prayers. Tonight we will debrief and then depart at 6am tomorrow morning. Lord willing, we'll be in Charlotte at midnight on Sunday!<br> </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-33778346571026868932012-05-26T15:32:00.001-04:002012-05-26T15:32:06.019-04:00“It is Finished”…Free Indeed!<p class="MsoNormal">Wow! What an amazing, wonderful, life-changing mission and three days this has been! After arriving at the most remote rural area I have ever set foot on the face of this beautiful earth, my prayers were ALL answered by our Awesome God, which were then either witnessed or experienced by the beautiful people here. Glory to God!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Walking down a red-dirt road at eight in the morning on Tuesday, the missionary team and I instantly became the small village's newest and most interesting form of entertainment. Several of us were carrying our suitcases on our heads (as rolling on red dirt is a bit of a difficult task). We were greeted and watched by smiling faces of both children and adults, and even a few raised their hands and verbally expressed their welcome and happiness of our arrival. Arriving at our hostel, we were also astounded by the luxurious accommodations that the place offered – two people per room, nice beds, hand-carved wood and pillars all around and inviting hammocks at our disposal. However, we could not rest quite yet – there was work to do.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">When we arrived, we were greeted at the bus stop by our now-dear friend, Pastor Alcidez, a precious brother in Christ that I grew very close to and who has an amazing love for Christ and heart and compassion for the lost, in this area, in other communities and throughout the world, and a concrete, God-given vision to reach them. We witnessed this Christlike compassion ooze out of him on many occasions, which brought not a few of us to tears. It was such a privilege and an honor to serve the Lord with him.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Over the course of these few days, I have witnessed many children put their trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord, along with a few adults (mothers). Hallelujah! Also, the daughters of David and Anna (the parents of the Christian family who we partnered with there in Consuelo) caught the vision and passionately and enthusiastically went around sharing Christ with their friends, and even adults, using the Salvation Bracelets they had been given and were wearing. Praise God! My heart was overjoyed as each of my hands were taken by one of these precious little ones, and I was led house to house by them, dirt floor threshold to dirt floor threshold, and introduced personally to each family and each child, and was then encouraged by THEM (the girls) to share not just the Salvation Bracelets with them, but also the MEANING of them, too (which is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, finishing with an invitation to put their trust in Him as their Savior and Lord). I was able to pray with and for many. Hallelujah! It was amazing. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">However, before I get into too many (awesome!) details and (joyfully!) write a novel, I will just share one more highlight that leaves me in awe until this very moment. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yesterday the team and I had the opportunity to go to a prison there in San Ignacio. Pastor Alcidez knows a brother in Christ there who is currently in prison, and he wanted to share the Salvation Bracelet with him so he could have it in the prison, and also see if we would like to pray for him and share any encouraging words with him. When we arrived, we were allowed by the guards and officials, all dressed in green uniforms, to enter the prison during non-visiting hours just because they knew we were Christians.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">As we finally got to the iron-barred door of the room where our brother was staying, we came closer and stood, with Pastor Alcidez before us, right next to the door. Even a woman who was visiting one of the other prisoners in the same cell stood up and moved to the side of the door so we could come closer and have a word with the Christian inside. As I was standing beside the Pastor, my heart started to squeeze as I looked inside this cell and saw about 6 to 8 other prisoners, men young and middle-aged, all in the same, 18-20-foot by 18-20-foot cell. The Christian man, who looked to be about 45 years old, stood the closest to the door, with his right hand eventually resting on one of the bars close to Pastor Alcidez.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Pastor introduced the group, and said that we would be blessed to share any words of encouragement, and to pray for him. The Christian man thanked us, and then waited. Pastor turned to us and then said that if anyone has a word of encouragement that they would like to share, or a prayer, that then would be the time to do so. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The guard was standing by, watching and waiting, and we had been told by Pastor that we could only stay for about 5 to 7 minutes, as these were not usual visiting hours. In that moment, after Pastor's invitation to speak, I felt as if the rug had been yanked out from underneath my feet – and I think others can attest to the same feeling, as none of us knew how to respond in that moment. There was a great and long silence, and someone even eventually said, humorously, "And there was silence…", and some of us kind of chuckled. I knew God had something for me to say, but it just wasn't coming yet, so I waited and prayed.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thankfully, Pastor spoke a few words and then began to pray for the Christian man. As he did so, he came closer to the iron-barred door, grabbed it with his right hand, put his left hand upon that of the Christian captive's and leaned forward, resting his forehead on the iron bars close to him, and began to weep. There was not a dry eye in the place. I even saw a fellow prisoner tear up and look down as if to try to hide it, but then look up again, unashamed. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">As Pastor was praying, slowly and gradually, what God wanted me to share became clearer and clearer in my heart and mind, as He brought back to my memory the verse in Psalms that says the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). He also reminded me of another verse in Psalms that says the Lord is full of grace and mercy for all who call up on Him (Psalm 145:8, James 5:11, Romans 10:13). </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">When Pastor finished praying, I then stepped closer with my Spanish Bible and prayed in Spanish, thanking God for His great love, grace and mercy towards all of us in Christ, and for sending His only begotten Son to die on the cross for our sins, and for also raising Him up again, so that we can have new life in Him. I also thanked God for His Word, and read Romans 10:9-13, which shows how one can receive Jesus Christ and be saved, and how we are saved by grace through faith and not as a result of our own works or efforts, but rather of what Christ has done, and how our salvation is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-9). I could hear the prisoners acknowledging with grunts – they were all standing at this point, respectfully (as the Pastor asked them all to stand), ready to receive a word from us.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Finally, as the Lord continued to lead as I prayed, I paused toward the end and said in Spanish, "As we have heard from God's Word, He promises that whoever calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. If anyone here has not yet put their trust in Jesus as their Savior and Lord, and who would like to do so, you can right now, and I invite you now to do so, as we pray…", and then I proceeded in saying a prayer for salvation, admitting our need for a Savior and thanking Jesus for dying on the cross for our sins, and finally opening the door of our heart and life and trusting Him as our Savior and Lord. I gave pauses with each phrase as I prayed this portion, and during those pauses, and even during prayer, I could hear whispering and sniffles from within the prison cell. Praise God. My heart felt like it was going to burst with love and compassion in that moment, and as I leaned forward, holding the bars of that prison cell's door I thanked Him in my heart, once again, for answering my prayers and those of many others who have been uniting in faith with us during this mission.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Right after I finished praying, in Jesus' name, and the prisoners all said "Amen", Grady – who, by the way, had hardly any idea what I had just prayed – stepped forward and came up to the bars next to Pastor as I stepped away, and just poured on the love and encouragement, saying that God loves them and is there for them, and is ready to help them in any trial or difficulty as soon as they ask Him for help, support or strength. He also said that we will be praying for them. I was so amazed by this, and in awe of God's great leading by His Holy Spirit, which resides in each one of us believers and which is the same Spirit and knows what each person specifically needs, as the very BEST thing to feed any new believer is Love. Praise God!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Later I had the blessing of debriefing with Sean on the bus ride home – on the long, ICY bus ride (I was right under one of the most active air conditioning vents on our level of the bus, in the aisle seat, and my jacket seemed to do nothing so I moved to the front of the bus with less vents and where Sean happened to be sitting, also not able to sleep at the time). As we shared, we were both amazed and greatly humbled by the whole experience at the prison. We were also amazed as, looking at those men in prison, we were reminded how we – who are currently free – were just as guilty as they were in God's eyes (before we came to know Christ), and were just as deserving of that prison cell as they were, or as they maybe still are. But the greatness of God was exalted and the joy of our salvation in Christ was renewed within our hearts during such realization, knowing that all has been paid by our loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and that because of Him…it is finished. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Gratefully And Forever In Love With Christ,</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Caitlyn</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <i>"When they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not worry about how or what you are to speak in your defense, or what you are to say; for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say." Luke 12:11-13</i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>"…but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." Acts 1:8</i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><br></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i> "One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, 'Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?' And He said to him, ' "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind." This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets.'" Matthew 22:35-40</i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><br></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>"But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13</i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">P.S. Thank you, again, for all your prayers, love and support for us and for the missionaries here, and thanks for keepin' them a-comin'! J Thank You, Jesus! God bless you all!</p> Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625950449157424551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-10409217202520973432012-05-26T15:21:00.000-04:002012-05-26T15:21:19.431-04:00Our Last Full DayToday is our last full day in Bolivia. We left San Ignacio last night and arrived back in Santa Cruz this morning. It is hard to believe. So much has happened. I'm sure there will be many updates and posts on this blog even after we return. There is so much to tell of the marvelous works God has done.<br />
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Tonight we will be serving with the local university Campus Crusade by sharing testimonies, songs, and speaking to the students. We all will be looking for opportunities to share the love of Christ to non-believers and encourage those who have already given their lives to Christ.<br />
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We ask for your continued prayers. For tonight's event. For our safety in traveling. And for the process of returning to America and re-engaging in our own culture.<br />
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This picture sums up our attitudes throughout this trip. Joyful service!<br />
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I'm so glad we came to Bolivia. But I'm also excited to return. I want to see my kids. And I also want to tell people what we've been doing and how God has worked in Bolivia and changed us in the process. And I want to have a stronger commitment to serving in my own community... with my own church... in a place where God is already working... and where I have the privilege to be a part of and see Him do marvelous works.<br />
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See you soon!<br />
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Grady PeelerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-75216104488210564912012-05-24T10:02:00.000-04:002012-05-25T08:23:07.348-04:00The Journey to San Ignacio<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
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We have had an exciting last few days in the town of San Ignacio in the
rural eastern region of Bolivia.
Following our day with college students in Santa Cruz on Monday, the GO
Bolivia 2012 team boarded a bus destined for San Ignacio around 8:00 p.m Monday
night. The bus far exceeded our
expectations. The bus was a double
decker with all the luxuries of an American tour bus…air conditioning,
televisions (playing Spanish movies, of course), lights for reading, and a
complimentary soda and snack (similar to Nilla wafers). It was a far cry from the school bus-quality
bus without air conditioning that would get stuck in the mud throughout the
night that I was expected. Although it
did not meet expectations, it was probably for the better. <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></div>
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The team appreciated the comfortable ride, but it was
difficult to sleep with the many bumps along the way. The road was paved for the first half and
then became unpaved as we approached San Ignacio. There were several roadside “towns” with
small marketplaces showcasing various items for sale (especially a lot of
beverages for passing drivers). As we
passed through several of these roadside “towns,” my heart really beat for the
Bolivian people. This life is likely all
they know, and especially for the people who live in these areas, there is very
little (if any) true Christian witness.
Like most of the Bolivian countryside (and South America in general)
most people have no personal relationship with Christ and have either never
heard the entire truth of the Gospel of Christ, or the Gospel has not
penetrated their hearts. Beyond these
towns, San Ignacio shines as a beacon of hope, as there are some churches
proclaiming the truth of Christ and individuals intentional in both
evangelizing and discipling. There is
great hope in this area as the few believers’ passion for Christ and sharing
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isolated and the witness of Christ is even less established. As the dim light of our bus illuminated a
short distance ahead on the road to San Ignacio, I could not help but think of
the many, many Bolivians, Paraguayans, Brazilians, etc. in the area who have
yet to hear the beautiful truth of the gospel of Christ. Romans 10:14-15 comes alive in an amazingly
beautiful and surreal, and yet urgent way here: “How then will they call on him
in whom they have not believed? And how
are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone
preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet
of those who preach the good news!’” The
need is massive for the truth to be proclaimed and for believers to disciple
those who have begun following Christ; yet, our God is great and good, and with
Him all things are possible. On the ride
from Santa Cruz to San Ignacio, the words of Isaiah 61:11 ring out loud and
clear: “For as the earth brings forth
its sprouts, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to sprout up, so the
Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to sprout up before all the
nations.” We left Santa Cruz at 8:00
p.m. and arrived in San Ignacio at 8:00 a.m.
We spent the night (and 12 hours) on a bus, and most of us got little
sleep. And yet, the Lord sustains and
provides energy…His presence provides unending joy, and when we’re
intentionally walking in the Spirit and His truth, we stand out as His
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I have decided to share with you the most memorable and significant events this
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getting informed as to what we were going to be doing the next few days. We
were educated on the proper way to squat while holding a tree just in case we had
to use the restroom and the appropriate way to bury our “treasure”. The pastor
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noticed large hunks of mud that had a greenish color to them. A few minutes
later you hear, “MOOOOO!” Yup, you guessed it, those HUGE hunks of “MUD” were
not mud at all. As we looked around we could only laugh at all the footprints
in the poop! Needless to say, many of us will be throwing away our shoes when
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been packed in the back of a truck for an hour or so drive. These trips have
been a great time to talk with teammates, and sing praises to God. Yesterday’s
trip was a little bit different. As we all climbed into the back of the truck
we were greeted by an unexpected guest. There was a LIVE deer in the bed of the
truck. Luckily this little animal was NOT our lunch later that day! A few of us
were a little worried!</span><br />
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has to do with the truck we have been using for transportation. This is no
regular pick-up truck. It is fairly high up and can be quite challenging
getting in and out of each day. Well the challenge was a bit too tough for
Sarah Peeler. As she was climbing into the bed of the truck she felt a little
breeze down low. She didn’t really take notice at first until one of the team
members pointed out there was a large hole in her jeans. The hole was not in
the best place. It has been hot here, but most have been able to handle the
heat in better ways than slitting our pants for a cool breeze!</span></div>
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much fun this trip. From benches falling backwards, while people are on them, taking
care of business in the outhouse then burning it, snakes and other crazy bugs, to
exercise Sally coming to visit (video to come!) we truly have been having a
wonderful time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">-Kelly Moldenhauer</span>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625950449157424551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863332034840110812.post-59917135419661653072012-05-24T00:06:00.001-04:002012-05-26T10:15:13.420-04:00Mid Week Update<div>Hello everyone! Praise the Lord for all He has done on our trip so far. The stories are endless. We had thought we would have internet access in San Ignacio but we don't. So this is the only update i can give until we return to Santa Cruz on Saturday morning.<br />
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But in short, everyone is healthy and doing great. The trip is going wonderfully. We've spent time ministering to people plus done some heavy labor to help a rural community. Its been amazing and God is awesome. Please keep praying. We love and appreciate our supporters and can't wait to tell you all that has happened.<br />
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witnessed an event that tremendously impacted me! It was a picture of love in
action—of service in a whole different place—and it was a privilege to be there
and see it with my own eyes. I will often remember the meeting at David and
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Consuelo began after a 30 km ride through the countryside—complete with another
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We were greeted in Consuelo by our host family—David and Anna—and told that
these dear people had come to the Lord only 4 months before but now had a great
passion for reaching out to the village of Consuelo!</div>
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We spent the
afternoon talking (which Bolivians love to do) and visiting the homes in the
village. We invited everyone to come to David and Anna’s that night—telling
them there was a special program happening.
Almost everyone promised to come.</div>
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And then the
meeting that has so deeply impacted me. After some testimonies and singing
there was a presentation: the pastor explained that David and Anna wanted to
live out their new faith—to show love, pursue fellowship, and make sacrifices
to serve others—and therefore they were giving most of their land to create gardens,
clearings, and other places of fellowship for the community. And we, the
visitors, would be breaking ground on this new project as a picture of love and
service to them.</div>
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Paul’s words,
“If I have the tongue of men and of angels, but have not love, I am but a
clanging gong or a resounding symbol” have been resonating deeply with me ever
since. This is love! These people are giving away their land—their livelihood
in this culture—to serve the deeper needs of the community. There is so much
potential for lives to be changed! There are so many relationships which this
family can deepen! Please be in prayer that the hearts and minds of these
people would be prepared for the gospel and that its truth would resonate
deeply with their lives.</div>
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We cannot
wait to serve tomorrow! We are excited to get our hands wet, to put in a hard
day’s work, and to be an encouragement to the believers here. We are excited to
let you know what God does in this time!!</div>Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625950449157424551noreply@blogger.com0