This year MD went on a ministry trip to Puerto Rico.
Each year our church provides an opportunity for the teens to go on a ministry trip. The high school youth group goes outside of the state and once every four years they go outside of the US.
The group of 28 kids and 7 adults left from the church very early Monday morning -- 2 am.
Getting ready to leave.
They drove to Chicago and took a direct flight.
When they landed they got all of the luggage and were met by the group of translators.
They had a full week planned. They were going to do service projects, VBS, dramas, basketball camps, house to house witnessing and some fun.
Of course on a big trip like this one needs to be flexible.
Many things changed on this trip -- daily and hourly :)
The group needed to be divided in 1/2 and go different places each day. MD's group had to drive a lengthy ways away -- the VBS was not set-up for them so they did door to door witnessing.
MD's group.
MD's main job on his team is to play guitar on the worship team AND to fill-in where needed :)
Playing the guitar.
MD asked me to the pray the 2nd day because he needed to be part of the drama team since it got divided in 1/2. Thankfully, it went well. They performed it numerous times including one time was at a University. They made a HUGE impact on the many that watched it.
MD played Jesus in this drama.
Again, performing the drama at a university.
They did some basketball and evangelism with some of the locals.
They were feed well -- many times by the churches they were helping!!!
They also did a church service at one of the local churches.
There were MANY long, HOT days -- sometimes 16 hours. They first few days he was very tired. He would text me quickly at night. He would tell me 1 good thing about the day and give me 1 prayer request. I LOVED this little bit of communication and learning how I could specifically pray for him.
The full group!
I especially LOVE that the teens learned to depend on God. I LOVE that they would pray together.
This is my favorite picture!!! All praying together! MD's back is to the camera.
They did get to spend some time sightseeing at the end of the trip. They also got to spend some time at the beach. This was a nice time of bonding and having fun with the group.
MD with one of the translators/friend he made on the trip -- eating a COLD treat!
When they returned there were many delays due to horrible storms in Chicago. They still did land during some of the storms. The worst of the storms hit after they landed -- so the baggage did not get unloaded until it stopped -- WHICH was a couple of hours.
He arrived home 3 1/2 hours later than expected -- 5:30 a.m. Yes, I went to get him! I was so tired but SOOOOO excited to see him.
He was excited to see me as well -- he wanted to give us our gifts immediately. He was very thoughtful! He wanted a shower -- and then crashed!
On Sunday the ministry trip gives a presentation to the church. They did an AWESOME job! They did the worship service, sang songs, each group gave reports of what happened on the trip (there were 14 salvations), the drama team performed and they showed a great video presentation of the trip.
We are so thankful that MD was able to be part of this ministry opportunity. We love to see that MD's heart is so soft to the needs of others.
Many things changed on this trip -- daily and hourly :)
The group needed to be divided in 1/2 and go different places each day. MD's group had to drive a lengthy ways away -- the VBS was not set-up for them so they did door to door witnessing.
MD's main job on his team is to play guitar on the worship team AND to fill-in where needed :)
MD asked me to the pray the 2nd day because he needed to be part of the drama team since it got divided in 1/2. Thankfully, it went well. They performed it numerous times including one time was at a University. They made a HUGE impact on the many that watched it.
They did some basketball and evangelism with some of the locals.
They were feed well -- many times by the churches they were helping!!!
They also did a church service at one of the local churches.
There were MANY long, HOT days -- sometimes 16 hours. They first few days he was very tired. He would text me quickly at night. He would tell me 1 good thing about the day and give me 1 prayer request. I LOVED this little bit of communication and learning how I could specifically pray for him.
I especially LOVE that the teens learned to depend on God. I LOVE that they would pray together.
They did get to spend some time sightseeing at the end of the trip. They also got to spend some time at the beach. This was a nice time of bonding and having fun with the group.
When they returned there were many delays due to horrible storms in Chicago. They still did land during some of the storms. The worst of the storms hit after they landed -- so the baggage did not get unloaded until it stopped -- WHICH was a couple of hours.
He arrived home 3 1/2 hours later than expected -- 5:30 a.m. Yes, I went to get him! I was so tired but SOOOOO excited to see him.
He was excited to see me as well -- he wanted to give us our gifts immediately. He was very thoughtful! He wanted a shower -- and then crashed!
On Sunday the ministry trip gives a presentation to the church. They did an AWESOME job! They did the worship service, sang songs, each group gave reports of what happened on the trip (there were 14 salvations), the drama team performed and they showed a great video presentation of the trip.
We are so thankful that MD was able to be part of this ministry opportunity. We love to see that MD's heart is so soft to the needs of others.
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