Hola from the Monte Blanco Center in Bolivia. Team Un-Bolivia-ble arrived here last night a short 30 hours after we left the AIM Base in Gainesville. We arrived to Monte Blanco feeling a mixture of emotions: tired, excited, nervous, and hungry. Luckily, we arrived in time for a wonderful and very warm welcome from the Monte Blanco Staff who have done everything possible to make us feel welcome, loved, and a part of the family here. While we all arrived safe and sound, we were missing one piece of luggage. Fortunately, it arrived tonight without delay.
Thank you so much for all of your prayers and support. We plan to start our first VBS this Friday at a local church. Please pray that God would honor our preparations and that we would accomplish His will through these activities.
The rest of the team and the staff are outside playing volleyball, and I'd like to join them… So, farewell for now. We'll post more updates as often as possible.
Also, here's what Kristen had for you (and finally I finally got posted for her here) about training camp.
You might be on Team Bolivia at Ambassador Training Camp if…
- The hose you're showering with could probably double as a pressure washer.
- You make it to the final round of the training camp dance-off due to an accidental dance move that involved back flips and lots of laughter.
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Your accent will go from New York to Alabama in one sentence cause your teammates are starting to rub off on you.
- You awkwardly laugh it off then the other teams' girls complain about the "loud girls in the tents", a.k.a. you and the rest of Team Bolivia.
- You refer to your team as un-Bolivia-ble.
- AND, you are DEFINITELY on Team Bolivia if you opt to have your team meeting in the mud hole you crawled through army-style.
It's been an amazing week for Team Bolivia. Each day has brought us a little closer, challenged us to grow, and been full of laughter. We've spent each day being challenged on team builders, preparing our Vacation Bible School materials, and soaking up every minute.
It sounds like the team is getting ajusted to the conditions at Bolivia. I can relate to the un-bolivia-smell. We went to Israel and the flight was late, so from the time we left home to arriving at a place to take a bath it was 30 hours. We were also in un-Bolivia smell. The work you are doing for The Lord Jesus Christ is wonderful. God bless each and eveyone of you. Our prayers is for you all. To Sara Ginn we all love you and proud of you. Remember in the day or night God is with you when no one else can be He is there. Love from us all, MeMe
All I can say is, Wow! I’m thankful. [Happy sigh.]
Heaps of love to Val from Mama, and to Liz from Mrs.B
I am so happy to hear that you are all safe and well and bonding as a team. My prayers are with you all. I love ya Zoe and hope the kitties are keeping you safe and warm.
Remember team….what He has called you to, He has equipped you for….
Hi Migella and Team! We miss you so much Gella. We are praying for you! We are excited beyond words for what the Lord is doing in your life, the lives of your team members, and all those you are blessing and helping!! Stay strong! Love you SO much! Love Mom and the whole family
We are so thankful that you are all there safe, and with your luggage. 🙂 We know God will use you all in special ways to serve Him; You will all touch the lives of people in Bolivia. Sara, we will miss you at the Phantom of the Opera tomorrow, we wish you could be there, but we know you are where God wants you to be. 🙂
We all love oh so very much,
Mom, Dad, Lauren, Jake, and Natalie. (:
Stephanie, Hope VBS goes well… looking forward to hearing all about it. Hope you are able to call or email us soon! Love you!!!
You can’t believe how much we think of you and are living your experiences right along with you. I know you will be a great encouragement to your team and to those you minister to each day. I get excited to think of him using you. Praise the Lord for His Strength and calling of you for this time.O the joy of serving God! We want to hear from you more! You were made for just such a time as this. Much love, mom
Kristin. Sounds like training camp went well, I’m so glad. I am also happy that you made it safe to Bolivia. Can’t wait to see how God works in your team. Pray it up sister. Love you! Christina
Liz & Team & Leaders
Lots of people praying for you! Praying God will lead you to do His will. Have a great time!
Love alway
Mamaw & Pappaw Mock
we are excited about what God has for you and each of the team members you are serving with.It has been my prayer for you this evening that God would meet needs for someone of the missions team through you today.I also pray that He will minister to you through the locals there.Aspire greatness for the kingdom today and always,peace!&goodnight
Livvy, we are praying day and night that God will use you and your teammates to acomplish His will in your lives, the lives of those you minister to and those who minister to you. God is so good and we are thankful for your team leaders who are guiding you as your work for Him. Love and even more love, Mom, Dad, Caroline, and Logan. PS, Molly made it safely to MT.