The End of the Beginning

Wow, what a journey. This week has been the hardest week most of these youth have ever worked in their lives. We leave feeling great about accomplishing what we felt called to do and thankful that through the blood, sweat and mud God used us to further His kingdom. Today was a challenge for everyone is there was very little left in the tank. I would just look around at their faces and saw the fatigue of a long week of work and sacrifice. But they pushed through and today we dedicated a duplex to the families, prayed for them and they moved right in!! What a blessing to be a part of something like that. They were so, so grateful and could not wait to move in. The other duplex is just about done and another is right on its tail. God's people are being provided for one cinder block at a time. Thank you again for your prayers and support. The many months of planning and fundraising for this trip were a blessing and we couldn't feel more loved and cared for by you all back home. How amazing the body of Christ is! We rejoice that the Lord has brought everyone through free from harm and sickness. What an amazing testimony. We all look so forward to seeing family and friends again and returning home. Tonight the challenge was to continue this when they go home. The evil one will desire more than ever to pummel them with lies and temptation to try and get them to forget all that He did on this trip. It's my prayer that each one will never be the same and seek to continue serving the Lord in everything back home. The Lord still has much He desires to do in and through these youth! I'm just pumped to see what all that is :) We love you all and as I've said all along - ALL Praise and Honor goes to our God for what has been accomplished these past 10 days.

For all you parents picking up children tomorrow night at the church - our flight is scheduled to arrive in JFK at 6:05. It is about a 3 and a half hour drive home but I am also going to account for at least an hour to go through customs and load up all our luggage into the coach bus. I'm going to say to plan on 10:30-11pm at the church tomorrow night. If it appears it will be later we'll have them call. Looking forward to seeing everyone!!