Sunday, June 16, 2013
Reflecting on our mission week in Belize
Sunday , June 16
Happy Father's Day!
Today we had the entire church service in reflection of our service in Belize. Lyn presented the concept to the team a few weeks before departure and it just neatly rolled into a symbolic representation, with ideas rolling out as the week rolled on.
The processional was made up of our team carrying various tools and symbols used in our mission: The Light of Christ, Cross, Bible, and Chalice displayed our spiritual gifts taken along. Beans, bikes, dresses represented the items we gave away. A cinder block, paintbrush, tool bag, spelling bee sign and VBS bandana indicated the work done. A diploma was carried to symbolize our education ministry. These items were placed on the chancel steps. Team members led the worship; Lyn's sermon,"Following in the Footsteps of Jesus", mirrored our study during the week.
Blessings of Belize were voiced (eloquently, I might add) from different prospectives. It is not hard to see the passion felt! Of course "This Little Light of Mine" was on the hymn list. We hope that this charged up, tingly feeling is contagious enough to start others thinking of future trips!
Happy Father's Day!
Today we had the entire church service in reflection of our service in Belize. Lyn presented the concept to the team a few weeks before departure and it just neatly rolled into a symbolic representation, with ideas rolling out as the week rolled on.
The processional was made up of our team carrying various tools and symbols used in our mission: The Light of Christ, Cross, Bible, and Chalice displayed our spiritual gifts taken along. Beans, bikes, dresses represented the items we gave away. A cinder block, paintbrush, tool bag, spelling bee sign and VBS bandana indicated the work done. A diploma was carried to symbolize our education ministry. These items were placed on the chancel steps. Team members led the worship; Lyn's sermon,"Following in the Footsteps of Jesus", mirrored our study during the week.
Blessings of Belize were voiced (eloquently, I might add) from different prospectives. It is not hard to see the passion felt! Of course "This Little Light of Mine" was on the hymn list. We hope that this charged up, tingly feeling is contagious enough to start others thinking of future trips!
Our team has been richly blessed by many things. We have felt the prayers and support from OUR congregation as ALL of FCPC was visible in Belize. Thank you for everything!
Happy Endings!
Post after return:
Saturday , departure day, started earlier than the others. We finished packing, consolidating some items into totes that we couldn't carry on the airplane (ie knives, work boots). Leaving plenty of cast offs, our luggage was considerably lighter than when we arrived. We left Knoxville with 26 totes full of supplies but had only 5 to return.
Headed to Belize City, 1.5 hours away. We dropped off a few weary members at our hotel. They spent the day resting and shopping, enjoying some AC. Saying goodbye to the McBrides (who were meeting new guests at the airport), the rest caught a boat to Caye Caulker, a key about 20 miles away. Some headed out to snorkel, others had a nice lunch with a ocean breeze. Of course there was some shopping and napping and swimming and sunning. While we hated to end our work, it sure was nice have some downtime. It was a quiet boatride back to Belize City. We changed, showered (ahh) and met for dinner poolside. Everyone slept well.
Sunday we load up for the airport and rental car drop off. A sign of interest at the gas station: Use of the restroom is free, toilet paper is $1BZ (Belize dollar= 0.50 US dollar). No, I don't know who did and who didn't.
The leaving side of the Belize airport is so different from the arriving side-lots of shops and unrefrigerated sandwiches trying to get your last Belizean money.
Our flight to Atlanta was a bit bumpy, we shuffled along through the requiste lines at immigration and customs like cattle. Anxious to get some dinner before our 8pm flight home, we discovered flight delay, and delay and delay. Finally leaving ATL around 11:45, we had a 30 minute flight. Our 12:27AM welcome home was sparser than usual but warm and appreciated! Many thanks to those that came out at the late hour!
A great trip, great team and wonderful relationships made!
Saturday , departure day, started earlier than the others. We finished packing, consolidating some items into totes that we couldn't carry on the airplane (ie knives, work boots). Leaving plenty of cast offs, our luggage was considerably lighter than when we arrived. We left Knoxville with 26 totes full of supplies but had only 5 to return.
Headed to Belize City, 1.5 hours away. We dropped off a few weary members at our hotel. They spent the day resting and shopping, enjoying some AC. Saying goodbye to the McBrides (who were meeting new guests at the airport), the rest caught a boat to Caye Caulker, a key about 20 miles away. Some headed out to snorkel, others had a nice lunch with a ocean breeze. Of course there was some shopping and napping and swimming and sunning. While we hated to end our work, it sure was nice have some downtime. It was a quiet boatride back to Belize City. We changed, showered (ahh) and met for dinner poolside. Everyone slept well.
Sunday we load up for the airport and rental car drop off. A sign of interest at the gas station: Use of the restroom is free, toilet paper is $1BZ (Belize dollar= 0.50 US dollar). No, I don't know who did and who didn't.
The leaving side of the Belize airport is so different from the arriving side-lots of shops and unrefrigerated sandwiches trying to get your last Belizean money.
Our flight to Atlanta was a bit bumpy, we shuffled along through the requiste lines at immigration and customs like cattle. Anxious to get some dinner before our 8pm flight home, we discovered flight delay, and delay and delay. Finally leaving ATL around 11:45, we had a 30 minute flight. Our 12:27AM welcome home was sparser than usual but warm and appreciated! Many thanks to those that came out at the late hour!
Friday, June 7, 2013
Jesus Take the Wheel
Todays devotion centered around the woman at the well. Throughout his whole ministry, Jesus associated with sinners, the outcast and the poor. Who are our outcasts? God blesses us with money and knowledge to give away; use it to glorify God. Are we intentionally seeking out the undesirables? Jesus would. Do we allow others to see the love of God shining through us?
Friday is usually the happiest day of the work week. Not so today. Our team split in two. One group went back to Los Tambos to finish up work projects. They went on the last family visits. The others painted the mission house. Two coats of paint in two hours in high temperatures? Yep, we did it! What a great team! While we were there many students were on a bus to the national spelling bee. We listened on the radio. While our student did not win, we were all very proud for her and the village. The bus roared back this afternoon with cheering kids hanging out the windows waving signs, excited to see the new swings in place.
On another front, Andy bravely and expertly maneuvered our van out of quick sand. Of course he had the help of 3 young men and a large front end loader and a heavy chain. What a guy!
After another delicious dinner, we shared reflections of our work and had communion service. So much has been accomplished this week, none more powerful than sharing the love of God and the love of Ftn. City Presbyterian Church with the wonderful people of Belize. God bless us all and provide safe travels. Tomorrow we head to Caye Caulker for R&R and then journey homeward on Sunday.
Friday is usually the happiest day of the work week. Not so today. Our team split in two. One group went back to Los Tambos to finish up work projects. They went on the last family visits. The others painted the mission house. Two coats of paint in two hours in high temperatures? Yep, we did it! What a great team! While we were there many students were on a bus to the national spelling bee. We listened on the radio. While our student did not win, we were all very proud for her and the village. The bus roared back this afternoon with cheering kids hanging out the windows waving signs, excited to see the new swings in place.
On another front, Andy bravely and expertly maneuvered our van out of quick sand. Of course he had the help of 3 young men and a large front end loader and a heavy chain. What a guy!
After another delicious dinner, we shared reflections of our work and had communion service. So much has been accomplished this week, none more powerful than sharing the love of God and the love of Ftn. City Presbyterian Church with the wonderful people of Belize. God bless us all and provide safe travels. Tomorrow we head to Caye Caulker for R&R and then journey homeward on Sunday.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
RE: Linda
Thanks Linda! You are missed and many have asked about you. The sewing ladies spent all day in the Palapa hut yesterday. The babies took turns sleeping in a hammock and the ladies took turns on the machine. They were making camisas out of a beautiful fuscia fabric and telling me that buttons were next to be added. Jessica came by and is such a lovely girl.
Thanks for the response, I read aloud to the team before they went to bed. See you soon!
Thanks for the response, I read aloud to the team before they went to bed. See you soon!
Sixty is a piece of cake
Love Everyone. John 4:4-29 At morning glow, Lyn charges us to pause and look into the face of Jesus, whether it is within our group or in those we encounter today.
Our daily prayer this week has been:
Lord, send me forth this day
to bring your Good News
to those poor who hunger for a world of hope;
to my neighbor, starving for a friendly gesture;
in my co-worker who longs to be accepted.
Send me out with eyes open wide
to see the loveliness of your creation,
the sight of your face in the face of the stranger;
the insight to know the right words and gestures
to offer a hurting friend.
Send me peace and joy
that I might be an instrument
of your liberating love,
your joyful presence,
and your redeeming compassion.
Grant that I may bring your presence to a waiting world.
Amen
We are ending our work week. Today the entire swing set was rebuilt, 4 of the 12 legs of the fort were replaced and cemented. 8-10 bags of concrete were mixed. More bikes were repaired, one was exchanged, a spelling bee was held at Los Tambos for the younger kids from 5-6 schools and Los Tambos student, Elvis, won the title. Over 25 posters were created in support for the national spelling competition on Friday. The community party was held after school, and 300 sandwiches were distributed to the crowd. All of the children's clothing was distributed and the bucket of toothbrushes was descended upon. Craft activities were beaded necklaces ,face painting and cross decorations. Many mamas and papas brought their families for the excitement. The current high school students
dropped by and were recognized by Tere. The up coming high school kids were recognized.
The students treated us to several presentations, poetry, songs and a beautiful Indian dance complete with black and red costumes. Andy was chased by a dancing girl. All were presented very well. Its a reunion and goodbye time with old friends reconnecting, hugs and tears.
After a teardown and reload, we were back to the mission house, where two treats awaited us.
One of our current high school students, Osment, has been moved to start preaching. He came to our site and preached a sermon. He did a great job and we are really proud.
Our other treat was birthday cake ! Stan Pozega decided to have a birthday while we were in Belize, and we were blessed!
Tomorrow, we finish up lots of loose ends. This is a sweaty, stinky, LOVING mission team! Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we fill our hearts just a bit more.
Our daily prayer this week has been:
Lord, send me forth this day
to bring your Good News
to those poor who hunger for a world of hope;
to my neighbor, starving for a friendly gesture;
in my co-worker who longs to be accepted.
Send me out with eyes open wide
to see the loveliness of your creation,
the sight of your face in the face of the stranger;
the insight to know the right words and gestures
to offer a hurting friend.
Send me peace and joy
that I might be an instrument
of your liberating love,
your joyful presence,
and your redeeming compassion.
Grant that I may bring your presence to a waiting world.
Amen
We are ending our work week. Today the entire swing set was rebuilt, 4 of the 12 legs of the fort were replaced and cemented. 8-10 bags of concrete were mixed. More bikes were repaired, one was exchanged, a spelling bee was held at Los Tambos for the younger kids from 5-6 schools and Los Tambos student, Elvis, won the title. Over 25 posters were created in support for the national spelling competition on Friday. The community party was held after school, and 300 sandwiches were distributed to the crowd. All of the children's clothing was distributed and the bucket of toothbrushes was descended upon. Craft activities were beaded necklaces ,face painting and cross decorations. Many mamas and papas brought their families for the excitement. The current high school students
dropped by and were recognized by Tere. The up coming high school kids were recognized.
The students treated us to several presentations, poetry, songs and a beautiful Indian dance complete with black and red costumes. Andy was chased by a dancing girl. All were presented very well. Its a reunion and goodbye time with old friends reconnecting, hugs and tears.
After a teardown and reload, we were back to the mission house, where two treats awaited us.
One of our current high school students, Osment, has been moved to start preaching. He came to our site and preached a sermon. He did a great job and we are really proud.
Our other treat was birthday cake ! Stan Pozega decided to have a birthday while we were in Belize, and we were blessed!
Tomorrow, we finish up lots of loose ends. This is a sweaty, stinky, LOVING mission team! Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we fill our hearts just a bit more.
Do Beautiful Deeds
Matthew 5;1-16
Our scripture today was about the beatitudes. As a pep talk to the disciples, Jesus says "happy (or blessed) are you when people insult you and harass you and speak all kinds of bad and false things about you, all because of me. Be full of joy and be glad because you have a great reward in heaven."
How do the beatitudes contrast with our culture? We want it now and we are selfish.
Our job is to be the salt and the light and to lift up others. We give the humble a sight of sight of heaven. We pass on the love of God.
On Wednesday, as the other days, most awoke to birdcalls around 4:20. Usually annoying, the sounds of parrots flying over can't be considered a bad alarm. Breakfast and devotion charging us to "do beautiful deeds" today. And Boy, did we!
Along with more block laying, stucco, building, bike repair, playground work-we were able to award 20 bicycles from our congregation to deserving students! An emotional time for us, the smiles (and a few tears) lit the day. The students took a victory lap around the soccer field, now mostly dry.
Heidy, a student, recently won the district spelling bee. on Friday, she will represent her district in the national competition! Some from our team assisted with preparation, and were quite impressed .We helped kids make posters . It will be televised and many will travel to Belmopan to watch. One of the posters "Los Tambos, small but proud" A huge event for a little school that continues to grow!
During our home visits, one van became stuck in the van, Andy was chased by a dog, Several prayer requests for health of the families preceded Andy being chased by a chicken. A little girl saved him from both. We pack PBJ sandwiches for lunch, but still manage a trip for ice cream , 2 scoops for $1.50 daily. Our second day of VBS was abbreviated with "Jesus calms the storm" (a day late in my opinion). Kelley and Robin French dramatically recreated the frightened disciples as Lyn read the story.
Quickly transitioning and wiping off the major mud, we headed to Unitedville to host a graduation party for Emerson-a Los Tambos student that completed high school this year, our only one. Eleven members of his family drove together in a small Toyota pickup to celebrate his success with cake and a slide show. Tere, Lyn , and Ms Lily as well as Emerson spoke to the crowd after an emotional slide show. Ms Lily, the principal of Los Tambos , and 2 other teachers made the trip. Afterwards, our group went to a nice dinner out at a resort in San Ignacio. It was nice to unwind together in an air conditioned room.
Our team has many talents: Jackie is a strong woman, Mary Jane is a nurturer, Mary Beth is a awesome navigator, Darby makes bird calls, Theresa is a bilingual genius, Jack can climb like a goat.
Please continue to pray for our team. Today, Thursday, we will have a community party , feeding and distributing children's clothes made by the Floozies at FCPC. Hopefully, we can blog again this evening.
Our scripture today was about the beatitudes. As a pep talk to the disciples, Jesus says "happy (or blessed) are you when people insult you and harass you and speak all kinds of bad and false things about you, all because of me. Be full of joy and be glad because you have a great reward in heaven."
How do the beatitudes contrast with our culture? We want it now and we are selfish.
Our job is to be the salt and the light and to lift up others. We give the humble a sight of sight of heaven. We pass on the love of God.
On Wednesday, as the other days, most awoke to birdcalls around 4:20. Usually annoying, the sounds of parrots flying over can't be considered a bad alarm. Breakfast and devotion charging us to "do beautiful deeds" today. And Boy, did we!
Along with more block laying, stucco, building, bike repair, playground work-we were able to award 20 bicycles from our congregation to deserving students! An emotional time for us, the smiles (and a few tears) lit the day. The students took a victory lap around the soccer field, now mostly dry.
Heidy, a student, recently won the district spelling bee. on Friday, she will represent her district in the national competition! Some from our team assisted with preparation, and were quite impressed .We helped kids make posters . It will be televised and many will travel to Belmopan to watch. One of the posters "Los Tambos, small but proud" A huge event for a little school that continues to grow!
During our home visits, one van became stuck in the van, Andy was chased by a dog, Several prayer requests for health of the families preceded Andy being chased by a chicken. A little girl saved him from both. We pack PBJ sandwiches for lunch, but still manage a trip for ice cream , 2 scoops for $1.50 daily. Our second day of VBS was abbreviated with "Jesus calms the storm" (a day late in my opinion). Kelley and Robin French dramatically recreated the frightened disciples as Lyn read the story.
Quickly transitioning and wiping off the major mud, we headed to Unitedville to host a graduation party for Emerson-a Los Tambos student that completed high school this year, our only one. Eleven members of his family drove together in a small Toyota pickup to celebrate his success with cake and a slide show. Tere, Lyn , and Ms Lily as well as Emerson spoke to the crowd after an emotional slide show. Ms Lily, the principal of Los Tambos , and 2 other teachers made the trip. Afterwards, our group went to a nice dinner out at a resort in San Ignacio. It was nice to unwind together in an air conditioned room.
Our team has many talents: Jackie is a strong woman, Mary Jane is a nurturer, Mary Beth is a awesome navigator, Darby makes bird calls, Theresa is a bilingual genius, Jack can climb like a goat.
Please continue to pray for our team. Today, Thursday, we will have a community party , feeding and distributing children's clothes made by the Floozies at FCPC. Hopefully, we can blog again this evening.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Encouragement
Stretcher bearers. In Mark 2:1-12 Jesus went to Capernaum and a paralyzed man was lowered into the room by his friends to be healed. Who are our stretcher bearers that would pick us up, tear off the roof and lower you to Jesus? During morning glow we explored this question. We think our congregation is a major stretcher bearer for our mission along with the youth of our church giving so much for our mission needs. Much like the woman in the parable who gave what she could, many used the Belize giving envelopes to give what they could and decide where it should go. Lyn challenged us to find a way to carry the load for another as God's gifts.
The work today centered around library construction, gift bag distribution, playground deconstruction
prior to rebuild, our first day of VBS as well as 5-6 home visits. The kids were so excited to get the letters and photos from their givers. Many whistles and recorders sounded throughout the village! VBS scripture was Matthew 7:12 -the Golden Rule. We divided into groups of 15, songs, snacks, crafty bandanas developed quickly. About midway through our time, the heavens opened up and several inches of rain poured over the next hour. The road, soccer field, and ditches flooded quickly. This blogger was worried without Todd Howell on the case! With no let up in sight, the kids continued to be kids and of course they played underwater soccer. We were concerned for these kids that had miles to trek, but they were unaffected. This life is different than ours, difficult by our standards, but life goes on.
We arrived safely back at In His Will to a spaghetti dinner, wet, warm and still excited about our work! Please pray for our team as we continue our work and add bicycle repair to tomorrows activities. Thank you to all who contributed to bike and bike repair funds-this is vital means of transportation for the Los Tambos school children.
Our work constructing a library:
The work today centered around library construction, gift bag distribution, playground deconstruction
prior to rebuild, our first day of VBS as well as 5-6 home visits. The kids were so excited to get the letters and photos from their givers. Many whistles and recorders sounded throughout the village! VBS scripture was Matthew 7:12 -the Golden Rule. We divided into groups of 15, songs, snacks, crafty bandanas developed quickly. About midway through our time, the heavens opened up and several inches of rain poured over the next hour. The road, soccer field, and ditches flooded quickly. This blogger was worried without Todd Howell on the case! With no let up in sight, the kids continued to be kids and of course they played underwater soccer. We were concerned for these kids that had miles to trek, but they were unaffected. This life is different than ours, difficult by our standards, but life goes on.
We arrived safely back at In His Will to a spaghetti dinner, wet, warm and still excited about our work! Please pray for our team as we continue our work and add bicycle repair to tomorrows activities. Thank you to all who contributed to bike and bike repair funds-this is vital means of transportation for the Los Tambos school children.
Our work constructing a library:
Living Tree bag distribution day is like Christmas Day!
Monday, June 3, 2013
Holy Cow!
Today was a busy productive day for our team! We slept well to a heavy rain on tin roof sounds. Breakfast was pancakes and eggs, we made our sandwich lunches to pack and then had a before glow reflection discussing our own baptism. "Does baptism define me as beloved by God in such a way that I live out love?" We closed with a beautiful prayer to start the day.
Our team was eager to get to the school, and we were not disappointed! They start the day with prayer, Lord's prayer, pledge and raising the flag. The pledge "I am Belize, I am the hope of Belize..."
sums up how we feel about these youth and how education can change their way of life. Our team split into library construction, playground repair and home visitation . The kids pitched in to help move 100 concrete blocks. We completed one wall and part of the second today. Kelley and Darby took school photos of 94 children . They are printing them tonight to be framed and given out later in the week. This is a simple gift for those that have so little.
For the playground, we are rebuilding the swing set, and doing significant repairs to the climbing fort. On the visits, 20 families received rice, beans, wooden spoons, etc. Many babies were kissed, necks hugged and prayers said. God has richly blessed us all to be here with such beautiful children , reaching out to their families.
Aside: Andy took us on a wild van ride tonight. He says he felt like the driver exam video. Cars crossed over, pedestrians in dark clothes, animals of all kinds-all with no traffic order. At one point a cow zig-zagged wildly in front much like an undecided squirrel!
To Susan-Charlie is alive and well.
Our team was eager to get to the school, and we were not disappointed! They start the day with prayer, Lord's prayer, pledge and raising the flag. The pledge "I am Belize, I am the hope of Belize..."
sums up how we feel about these youth and how education can change their way of life. Our team split into library construction, playground repair and home visitation . The kids pitched in to help move 100 concrete blocks. We completed one wall and part of the second today. Kelley and Darby took school photos of 94 children . They are printing them tonight to be framed and given out later in the week. This is a simple gift for those that have so little.
For the playground, we are rebuilding the swing set, and doing significant repairs to the climbing fort. On the visits, 20 families received rice, beans, wooden spoons, etc. Many babies were kissed, necks hugged and prayers said. God has richly blessed us all to be here with such beautiful children , reaching out to their families.
Aside: Andy took us on a wild van ride tonight. He says he felt like the driver exam video. Cars crossed over, pedestrians in dark clothes, animals of all kinds-all with no traffic order. At one point a cow zig-zagged wildly in front much like an undecided squirrel!
To Susan-Charlie is alive and well.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Arrival!
We have arrived! Twenty members of the Belize Mission Team arrived bright and eager at 3:45am to begin a new adventure! We traveled without incidence, meeting up with our mission scouts, Tom and Tere in Belize City right on time. Did I mention the attention we attracted wearing our day glow GREEN team shirts? The weather was a little overcast, a nice introduction considering the heat. We stopped for lunch and enjoyed reuniting with the McBrides.
Everyone is in great spirits, sweaty but happy!
After unloading, organizing, we divvied up bags of rice and beans for distribution. Our plan is to begin building a library tomorrow morning, along with playground repairs, and home visits. After a wonderful dinner, we had devotion time. We call it afterglow or before glow-depending on the time of day. The team finished with a beautiful communion service led by Lyn-an extension of the FCPC communion table this morning. Showers and soft beds were welcome sights at the end of our long day! Big things are happening tomorrow!
Everyone is in great spirits, sweaty but happy!
After unloading, organizing, we divvied up bags of rice and beans for distribution. Our plan is to begin building a library tomorrow morning, along with playground repairs, and home visits. After a wonderful dinner, we had devotion time. We call it afterglow or before glow-depending on the time of day. The team finished with a beautiful communion service led by Lyn-an extension of the FCPC communion table this morning. Showers and soft beds were welcome sights at the end of our long day! Big things are happening tomorrow!
Monday, May 27, 2013
Two are there, twenty to follow..
Tom and Tere arrived in Belize on Friday ahead of the team to prepare our way and set the stage. They attended the graduation of Emerson. He is the first of the seasons graduates that Ft City Presbyterian Church is following.
Last week our team had our Packing Party. After consuming lots of good food prepared by awesome support staff coordinated by Linda Schnoor, we packed and weighed 25-30 twenty two gallon tote boxes. We loaded our Living Tree bags for the students Los Tambos School, household items, dresses and shorts hand crafted by our own Flannel Floozies, books, school and VBS supplies. Each of these will be a team members suitcase allowed on flight.
This week we finish up our last minute packing and prepare ourselves for what our mission needs from us as we "Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus".
Last week our team had our Packing Party. After consuming lots of good food prepared by awesome support staff coordinated by Linda Schnoor, we packed and weighed 25-30 twenty two gallon tote boxes. We loaded our Living Tree bags for the students Los Tambos School, household items, dresses and shorts hand crafted by our own Flannel Floozies, books, school and VBS supplies. Each of these will be a team members suitcase allowed on flight.
This week we finish up our last minute packing and prepare ourselves for what our mission needs from us as we "Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus".
Friday, May 17, 2013
Pre-Tripping
Countdown to Belize Mission Trip 2013!
Our wonderful team of 22 will be leaving Fountain City in just over 2 weeks! We have planned for our travel and are being flexible with the itinerary. Life in Belize runs a little slower than we are used to, but we know we will accomplish all that we are supposed to. Today Tere reminded us that we have travel buddies-another body on the trip that will be sure we don't forget to return.
For some it will be their first trip-it is always exciting to see how the newbies are affected. Stay tuned.
As a pre-trip workout out team rallied together during Operation Inasmuch in April 2013. We worked at Ft City Elementary doing landscapework and enjoyed a cookout that afternoon.
Our wonderful team of 22 will be leaving Fountain City in just over 2 weeks! We have planned for our travel and are being flexible with the itinerary. Life in Belize runs a little slower than we are used to, but we know we will accomplish all that we are supposed to. Today Tere reminded us that we have travel buddies-another body on the trip that will be sure we don't forget to return.
For some it will be their first trip-it is always exciting to see how the newbies are affected. Stay tuned.
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