Oi from Brasil,
Everyone has made it safe and sound. The Bush family, Amber and Michael and Leah all arrived safely in Parintins this evening. The past few days have been crazy because of weather and flights but we have all arrived and everyone is doing great!
This afternoon most of the team went to Good Samaritan Village here in Parintins (a city/island on the Amazon) where we had Vacation Bible School and played lots of soccer with the kids. Shelton, Taylor, Troy and Jennie made great disciples in the skit where Jesus tells the men in the to cast their nets on the other side of the boat. Brent Adams, Lexi and Lauren were swarmed by kids, they were loving on them and having a blast just playing silly games despite the language barrier. It was a successful afternoon and no one wanted to say goodbye when it was time to head back to the boat.
There has been plenty of rain here but we are all going strong and aren't letting that stand in our way. Pray for us Saturday as we will be doing a youth rally (basically day camp on steroids) with a group of teenagers here in Parintins. It is a powerful opportunity for us to minister to kids close to our own age and really relate with them and share the hope we have found in Christ.
We can feel your prayers. We are so grateful that everyone was able to make it here safely. Pray for strength, energy and boldness in the days to come. We look forward to letting you know how the Youth Rally goes.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones-- Amber made it here safe and sound and she wants you to know that she loves you and is already having a great time here in the Amazon. Thanks for your prayers, God bless!
In Christ,
Landen Ellis & The Baylor Team
Thank you so much for the update! Glad everyone is doing well. Brent, Braeden and I are good and have many plans this weekend so don't worry about us. He is holding his little birdie often. Love you!! Now go spread His word....:)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. I'm so relieved to Know everyone is together. May God bless you all on your adventure. You will all be in our prayers!
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Dear Troy and Team,
ReplyDeleteWe are all so relieved that you are there and doing well. We all have you in our prayers.
Shalom,
Robinsons
So glad to here everyone made it safe and sound...especially with all the flight cancellations! Sounds like you are already making an impact! We will keep you in our prayers each day. Shelton we will miss you this weekend at the ranch but know that you are making a difference in other people's lives makes it okay!
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The Smith's
Thanks for letting us know that everyone arrived safely. It sounds like you are off to a good start. You have our prayers!
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