We're currently hanging out at the missions apartment gearing up for another round of children's ministry this afternoon and a church service tonight, where we'll be doing dramas and Cassie will be preaching.
This morning, we were at a church ministering to about 45 kids with a lesson about the Good Samaritan, our "Sin Chair" drama, a few worship songs, and a testimony from Ryan. Then, we got to hang out and minister through balloon animals, bubbles, and a snack! Our afternoon session should look similar.
It's a gorgeous day, we've got an awesome view from our kitchen window (see below), and yes, it's hot. But I think we've all just accepted the fact that we're gonna be good and sweaty this week. We're sweatin' for Jesus!
We've been loving reading all of your comments out loud at family time! Thanks for all of your encouragement and prayers!
Messages from the team!:
Hi! - Ryan
Hi mom! - Cassie
Hi guys! I love you! -Jess
I found your letter, I love it! - Taylor
Mom, I love you with all my heart, I miss you! - Keila
Dear Mom & Dad, I miss you and love you, love, your only daughter. - Olivia
Hi! How's it going? - Josh
Here are some pictures from hang out time:
Love you all! Can't wait to share more with you.
You all look great...it is so neat to see God uses even the gift of making balloon animals! Hope all goes well with your afternoon ministry work and evening service. We're supposed to get real heat here tomorrow, so we'll be more mindful of your sweating ministry! Right now it is cloudy in the mid-seventies. Keep focused on the Lord and depend on him when the heat starts to get you grouchy. Love you all.
ReplyDeleteSteve & Josh, we are doing awesome! So glad to have the blog to hear how you're doing. Love you both, very much, and I'm so glad you both took this mission together!
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Giving a shout out to Taylor! Glad to see you are all having fun and so good to see the smiles on the kids faces!
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Taylor's Auntie Anne
Ryan why didnt you get me all set up and ready to comment, so I wouldnt have to do it with an "anonymous"....I totally Blame it on you and not my lack of Patients when it comes to these things!!!! A true Garvey Naps when ever possible... :) heheh and glad to see your keeping the camera safe! :D
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Mom
I love you too mi vida with all my heart!!!! Keila WE miss you A-L-O-T Papi sends you a biggggggg huggggg
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ReplyDeleteLooks nice down there!
Dear D.R. Team,
ReplyDeleteOur whole Crossroads Staff is praying for you! We know that you are killing those kids with your crazy antics & kindness. Not to mention, being Jesus with skin on, bringing "Disney-level" amounts of joy to every nino (neen-yo) you meet.:) We are prepping for VBS here, but you're ahead of us carrying it out over there?! I'm thrilled (and sweating) just thinking about it.
Our Virtue in Crossroads is timely for your team. Its TRUST- putting your CONFIDENCE in someone you can depend on. So on this trip- don't bust. Just Trust.
"Love the Lord your God with ALL your heart, with ALL your soul, and with ALL your mind. THIS is the first and greatest commandment."- Matthew 22:37-38
Love and high-5s to each of you,
Andrea D.
A special shout-out to Betsy Gettis. The REAL Housewife of Procrastination County. Love you!
Hey D.R. Family,
ReplyDeleteYou are all Amazing..Looks like you have given the children some happy, beautiful
memories today. Your hearts must of been overflowing after being there with them. Thanks for your messages back to us. They put tears in our eyes but Big Smiles on our faces.. Have a great day tomorrow.
We Love and Miss you Taylor--Mom,Dad,and Kyle
Cassie,
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