Saturday, July 21, 2007

WE MADE IT!

So everything went great for our travels today! We got a later take-off time of about 30 minutes, and landed in Monterrey at about 5:30pm, (6:30pm your time). We were greated by Matt and Julie Cooper, August Garritano, and Kasie Kyle, (August and Kasie are interns for July at Back2Back). It was a bit overcast when we landed, but humid as ever. We loaded up one full shuttle with just our luggage and then got on another shuttle for about 45 minutes as we traveled through town to get to the Back2Back campus.
In one year the staff has doubled, the campus looks great, and there are 3 other church groups here with us this week. We had some dinner, and went through the ground rules of the week. Afterwards we made our way down to the hut and talked about Luke 18 for a bit.
I'm about to hit the bunk...DC is directly underneath me, and yes I did bring earplugs for him.

If you want to leave a comment for your students, please keep it encouraging, you can go ahead and leave out the "MISS YOU" comments, and I'll try to get it to them the best I can.

Tomorrow, we have church at the Cadarayta, and we will be feeding about 300 folks lunch. Then off to the Manantial children's home for some work and play. Adios amigos!

12 comments:

Kristin Baker said...

Please tell Sarah her family is proud of her for surviving her first plane flight, and since she is most looking forward to seeing the kids at the children's home, we'll be praying that the kids warm up to her despite her frightening amazon height... : )

Anonymous said...

So, no flat tires??

Glad that your week is officially underway. Please tell Hannah that her family is inspired by this step she has taken and are so fired up to hear about this awesome, life-changing experience.

Pastor Beeson reminded us last night to always lift Jesus up so everyone can see. I know that is what you all will be doing this week and it gives me goosebumples!!

Rock on!---Shelly

Dan Vukmirovich said...

Hey,

Just know that you all are covered with prayer back here. You are literally on the front lines of ministry to the disinfranchised. My hope for you is that you all would be "strong and courageous" as Joshua was told going into the Promised Land.

You all rock! I'm praying for you daily.

Peace.

Danny V

Anonymous said...

Hey to the Mexico team,

You are a blessing to all you come in contact with this week. You are fulfilling the great commission. We are so proud of all of you. Thanks to all the awesome leaders. Please tell the Ditto sisters that their parents can't wait to hear about all of the great experiences. Praying for all of you--The Dittos

Anonymous said...

Hi guys ... Glad you are all safe and sound ... let Nathan know that we are looking forward to some pretty awesome stories. Good to know he has such a skilled leadership team to work with and hopefully learn from. Make every minute count because it isn't often we get to make such a profound difference in others lives. All our best ... The Granger Gages

PS .. tell Nathan that Belle went happily into boarding!

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear that you are all there safe and sound. We will be praying that this week is what God intended it to be for all of you and those that you are serving. Tell Allison R. that NW took two firsts at the fair. Her Mom and her Brother couldn't be prouder of her. She Rocks.
Judy R.

Anonymous said...

Hey Hilary-

I have been thinking about you off and on all day, I am so excited about how God is going to use all of you this week and I can't wait to hear the stories. Speaking of stories thanks for sharing the tale of how you missed the last episode of Gilmore Girls! You know I love you and if your lucky I might watch Hell's Kitchen for you...if your really lucky I'll tell you what happens! Love you-stay strong. Mom

Loretta Crespo said...

Hey guys just wanted to let you know that all of you are on my mind and in my prayers. I know that you are going to have an awesome week and Rock Mexico for Jesus! Kyle I love you and am praying for you. Whitney, Kira and I leave in the morning for the Chicag07 mission trip! Tell Heather hi for me; Kyle get up early one day and have coffee with Heather for me while the sun rises:) Love all of you
Loretta

volunteer said...

hey team we love you and are so proud of you, give matt and julie a thompson hug and know that we are praying for all of you to chase hard after jesus this week, trust in each other and love everthing and everyone in sight... trot sends his love to all, especially his big bro kyle(and you too dc)...and yes ms. reynolds the nwhs cheer squad has spirit, yeah spirit!!! we're praying for each and everyone of you, keep up the good work and HYDRATE!!!

yours in awe of back2back and the many ways God moves there in monterray,

patrick, jen, trot & noah

John Keim said...

Hey team! So glad to hear everything is going well! Realize you have a TREMENDOUS trio in DC, Corey and Katie leading the way on this trip! We'll be praying for you guys and your continued mission as we join you guys in the collective student ministries missions efforts as we leave tomorrow am for CHICAG07! Encourage each other, stay strong and as Angela always says "Hydrate or die."

Other People Matter,
Johnny Keim

Jeff Myers said...

Hey Team,
Like Johnny said, we're off to chicago in the morning, and it's so exciting to know that our entire student ministry is out serving this week. Since you've gotten nothing but encouragement, let me give you some "don't"s from my experience in mexico.

1. Don't drink the water...they aren't kidding
2. Don't wait to go to bed until Corey does. Girls, that goes for you too...those walls are paper thin.
3. Don't sit down without inspecting the chairs at El Polo Loco. Ted can elaborate.

Serve well, can't wait to hear the stories when you all get back.

Jeff Myers

Anonymous said...

Allison, hope it is warm enough for you and your friends! Comfort in the warmth of his being within us, all the time and in all places.( I think he has a pretty cool house too! hahaha ) Be safe, be well, you are loved! Daddio