Blessings to everyone,
Well the team is starting to prepare for two days of travel. This morning we'll be spending some time with the children, loving on them and saying good-bye. Thanks to all of you, our supporter donations, were also able to give each child a gift bag of clothes and shoes.
The children have all touched our hearts and taught us so many things these last two weeks. The love of Jesus is in their hearts. The children are so young yet thier strength and love for God is so deep in their heart. What an inspiration.
Our team is wraping up some loose ends on the projects we have worked on. One of the memories I will cherish is having the kids work with us on the various projects. They were so excited to push a wheelbarral, and to pick up a shovel. This home means so much to them and in many cases has saved thier lives.
God is big and God is everywhere. God is here! God is at work here.
Today, with saying good-bye, will probably be one of the hardest days yet for the team. We will miss them, but know God's arms are wrap around them and He will keep them safe.
Praises to our Lord, for He kept the team in high spirits everyday, which motivated us and gave us strength.
Thanks to all of you for your support and prayers. You are just as much apart of this journey as we are.
In Faith,
Mechelle
P.S. Kaity Jo :-) John and I love you and we'll see you in a couple days.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Our Last Day with God's Children
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Hi all,
Hope you have fun today sight-seeing. Really excited for your return. Roger, I love you and can't wait to see you!
Love you all,
Tracey
Hi Team, Wow your journey has almost ended. We can't wait to hear all the stories and see all the pictures. We pray for your safe return. It's time to reflex on all the things that you have experience. This will change who you are and how you live. This has left a message in your heart and minds. And now you can spread the word to those who will listen. So that we can learn from you. God Bless You all for the wonderful job you did. Take Care............. Love The Rasel Family
Joe, sorry to bug you dude .. can you give me Jon W's cell number . I am in Louisville right now and would love to see him before I leave on Monday. Thanks so much. God's blessings to ya'll .. look forward to hearing all about your amazing journey! kel Kelly@Rideforhope.org .. tanx Email to that account, if you could/would .. or ask someone like Tom or other to call me w/ it!
Good Morning Joe & Team,
Have a safe trip back home. This week I was conversing with some friends on the definition of "Humble"...after some searching I found one I liked best.....
Philippians 2:3-11 (NIV)
3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
6Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
7but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
8And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross!
9Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,
10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 1and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
This reminded me so much of what you were doing this week for the children in Ecuador. How humble your attitudes must have been while serving.
God's Blessings to you.
- Ann Marie
P.S. We had some pretty severe weather(t-storm&tornados)here last night...the Good News is that you should be coming home to lush green gardens and much milder weather and sunshine. :)
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