Well, here we are on the eve of our departure. Bags are packed, new strings on the guitar, and I am tired and wired! And that's without coffee, even. I'm going to try and make it an early night tonight. Not sure if that's going to work, but we're going to try and go to sleep early. I did take the day off and got the yard work done - hopefully it won't need too much attention while we're gone.
Well, packing the bags is always fun (?). I'm pretty sure we are keeping ziploc in business again, as I bagged everything and then sat and/or laid on it to squeeze every last bit of air out of my clothes. Definitely helps fit more in, but it also makes the bag really heavy.
Something feels different about this trip already, at least for me. I feel like we are really going to take the Father's Love anointing with us as we minister. And it's going to be awesome. I think we've been seeing that manifest in our church for a few weeks now, pretty much when we walked into the awesome things of God on June 1st. More authority and more of the Father's Love pouring out. Amazing.
Well, short night tonight. I'll try to take some photos of our trip tomorrow as we travel. Airport pic's are always interesting.
Love and Blessings to all tonight.
Oh yeah - follow me on the blog. it's okay, it won't hurt. Go ahead. You know you want to.
Steve
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Shopping...and shopping...and more shopping...
Did some shopping last night for trip items and got pretty close to getting everything I needed. I think we hit up three stores last night to get the necessities. It's definitely not like shopping for a vacation. My mind wanted to go to the "fun" aisles, but there wasn't any time for that I guess. "Just stay focused and you can get through this", was my mantra.
It wasn't really as bad as I thought it would be. Kind of like grocery shopping every other week. Just a different list, that's all.
We're trying to bring some technology along with us this trip - an international phone and a laptop or netbook. Still shopping for the netbook. If you have one and want to sell it cheap to me, please let me know. We want to blog, but our main focus will be ministry to the nation.
Please keep praying for us as we prepare to travel. The team needs coverage for the trip as well as during our stay in Guatemala.
Prayer points:
Flights - on time and all connections made
Team - proper preparation and adjustment to the climate
Hotel - all reservations good, no room issues, comfortable rooms and beds
Team - attitudes checked at the gate prior to boarding - humility and servanthood abound
Team - proper adjustment to the food
Team - proper rest
Ministry time - HS filled and Spirit led
Dramas - that we perform with excellence and unity
Contacts - organized and spirit led
Translators - friendly and competent
I am sure there is more. Please pray as the Lord leads you. We need all the prayer we can get. Amazing things are going to happen and God is just going to open up hearts and minds to the things that He has!
Blessings and Restauración for Guatemala,
Steve
Monday, June 13, 2011
Update T Minus 4 Days
This is the first blog entry for the Gatemala trip and I hope to have updates throughout the trip - hopefully most of them with photos.We are now 4 days away from our departure. This blog will be my personal view and experiences of the trip, but I will try to incorporate as many group experiences along the way as I can.
Last minute shopping is in progress, at least for me, and I am still trying to get through the packing list to make sure I don't forget anything. Preparations for an international trip can be daunting and intimidating, but I found that if I just take it one list at a time I can do quite well.
As far as packing goes, I am a checklist person. I like to lay my items out in a certain area as I go and check the items off of the list as I place them in the area. That way I know what I have left to find and pack. It can be a little frustrating, however, if I am still laundering some of the items I need to take or they are currently in use - razor, deodorant, etc. You get the idea.
I am also an advanced level packer/organizer. I have this gift of being able to rearrange items to fit the greatest number of objects into any given space. This really comes in handy when loading the dishwasher, packing luggage, playing Scrabble, etc. :)
Well, the team is getting ready for our trip to Guatemala, and we are getting excited! Last Saturday, 6/4/11, we spent all day learning and perfecting the dramas that we'll be performing in Guatemala City and the surrounding area when we are there.
We also had the Commissioning Dinner this past Saturday, the 11th, and got to have our families and loved ones who are sending us off in attendance. Dinner was awesome, and I think we all ate our fill. There was sooo much good food!!!
After dinner, we worshiped for a bit and then had a really neat time of prayer. The team received prayer from our families and those who are sending us off, and the tables were turned and we got to pray for them! We are thankful for those who have been praying and interceding for the trip and for our safety as well.
I think that will suffice for now. Please keep the team in your prayers and remember to pray for Guatemala as well. The leadership of OBF is on the trip, and there will be awesome guest speakers coming - Rich Marshall and Doug Addison! Go see them and let God sow into your life through them!
Adios, amigos!
Steve
Last minute shopping is in progress, at least for me, and I am still trying to get through the packing list to make sure I don't forget anything. Preparations for an international trip can be daunting and intimidating, but I found that if I just take it one list at a time I can do quite well.
As far as packing goes, I am a checklist person. I like to lay my items out in a certain area as I go and check the items off of the list as I place them in the area. That way I know what I have left to find and pack. It can be a little frustrating, however, if I am still laundering some of the items I need to take or they are currently in use - razor, deodorant, etc. You get the idea.
I am also an advanced level packer/organizer. I have this gift of being able to rearrange items to fit the greatest number of objects into any given space. This really comes in handy when loading the dishwasher, packing luggage, playing Scrabble, etc. :)
Well, the team is getting ready for our trip to Guatemala, and we are getting excited! Last Saturday, 6/4/11, we spent all day learning and perfecting the dramas that we'll be performing in Guatemala City and the surrounding area when we are there.
We also had the Commissioning Dinner this past Saturday, the 11th, and got to have our families and loved ones who are sending us off in attendance. Dinner was awesome, and I think we all ate our fill. There was sooo much good food!!!
After dinner, we worshiped for a bit and then had a really neat time of prayer. The team received prayer from our families and those who are sending us off, and the tables were turned and we got to pray for them! We are thankful for those who have been praying and interceding for the trip and for our safety as well.
I think that will suffice for now. Please keep the team in your prayers and remember to pray for Guatemala as well. The leadership of OBF is on the trip, and there will be awesome guest speakers coming - Rich Marshall and Doug Addison! Go see them and let God sow into your life through them!
Adios, amigos!
Steve
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