I wanted to send you an update before we leave for our trip on Saturday.  God has been good to see us through some distractions and about $18,000 of fundraising.  Today we tweaked more packing and will carry about 750 pounds of donated items.  We have enough money to pay all our bills with a little left over in case we find some special needs on the field (and we always do.) 

This could not be done without a lot of support from many people.  Some have mentored us, helped me get ready as team leader, supplied transportation to airports and team meetings, supplied precious Spanish Bibles (and other great supplies), and many other ways of helping us reach our destination.

The Apostle Paul expressed it best “Not that I(we) seek the gift, but I(we)  seek the fruit that abounds to your account.  Indeed I(we)  have all and abound. I(we) am full.”

For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.  (Phil 4:17-18; Heb 6:10)  God will count it as righteousness in their name. 

For inquiring minds who want to know, here is our itinerary and what our daily schedule will look like.  Prayer is the foundation of everything we do and we covet your prayers for us. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ...   Pray that I(we) may proclaim it clearly, as I(we) should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.       Col 4:3-5

 We will try to update you as we are able to during the trip.  God bless, Susan for the team.

Saturday February 14

                2:00 AM    Assemble at Blount Farm:              

                4:00  AM                  Check in Delta Airlines counter

                5:38  AM                  Depart Portland for Atlanta  flight # 5656

                9:00 AM                   Arrive Atlanta

             10:05 AM   Depart Atlanta for Guatemala City flight # 343

             12:58 PM   Arrive Guatemala City – move watches two hours ahead

Typical Daily Schedule

 6:15                       Wake up, Dress

 6:45                       Music Worship                    

 7:00                       Personal Worship

7:25                        Discussion

 8:00                       Breakfast and Group Discussion

 8:45                       Leave for ministry sites

 4:00                       Return to mission house for free time.

 6:00                       Dinner

 7:00                       Team activity

10:15                     Prepare for tomorrow and for bed

10:30                     Lights out

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