Each passing day brings me closer to our departure date which means I'm one day closer to Puerto Rico! As I'm counting down the days, I am excited to discovered that we only have 7 more weeks to go!
Within the last week, our plans have changed slightly. The team will be leaving on June 14th and will be spending the night at a hotel near BWI, which will eliminate stress from driving through Baltimore's early-morning rush-hour traffic and will allow us easier access to the airport.
Thus, the fact that we'll be leaving Thursday evening, reduces the countdown time to 49 days. Which, right now seems like forever, but I pray that once we get in the middle of packing, its gonna go quickly--because a person can possess only so much patience!
So for now, I guess I just need to focus on getting clothing and other items organized and put together. This should make the task of packing easier when the time comes. All of that, in addition to Googling pictures of Puerto Rican beaches and allowing them to satisfy me until I can see them for real.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
More prepping and planning
Sunday was our fifth team meeting and the first meeting where the whole team was present at once, which was great. We've been praying from the beginning that God would bring the people He wanted to go to Puerto Rico together-- and He has! What an awesome group God has assembled. The unity in the team is amazing and since we only know each other from a few meetings is proof that these are indeed the people God choose.
After our Biblical devotional, we went around the room and explained to the team what aspect(s) of the trip we were most excited about. The responses varied, but we are all excited to see the village children who live in the mountains and to have the opportunity to show the love of Christ to those we meet, and just getting to bond with one another as a team.
As a group, we decided to sell Giant cards and Sheetz coupon books as fundraisers and we are also collecting Campbell's Soup Labels and Box Tops to raise money for the school in PR. If anyone is interested in buying Giant cards, Sheetz coupon books or would be willing to save Soup Labels or Box Tops, please see a team member.
The team has discussed the possibility of taking a tour of the Bioluminescent Bay. For those who aren't familiar with it, let me explain what this is. Off the island coast of Puerto Rico there is a bay whose water glows green with the coming of a new moon. The tour takes place at night when darkness falls over the island and the "explorers" take a two-man kayak and paddle over the glowing water.
Kathy Zimmerman informed us that she has already booked our tour for the Bioluminescent Bay and the team is very excited about that. Here is a picture I found on the Internet--
....I can't wait to show you the real pics when we get there!
I don't know about the other members of my team, but I still have to get my photo ID and a vaccine (Yay--haha NOT!!!) The next two months are going to be busy, busy, busy! So, passports and packing--here we come!
After our Biblical devotional, we went around the room and explained to the team what aspect(s) of the trip we were most excited about. The responses varied, but we are all excited to see the village children who live in the mountains and to have the opportunity to show the love of Christ to those we meet, and just getting to bond with one another as a team.
As a group, we decided to sell Giant cards and Sheetz coupon books as fundraisers and we are also collecting Campbell's Soup Labels and Box Tops to raise money for the school in PR. If anyone is interested in buying Giant cards, Sheetz coupon books or would be willing to save Soup Labels or Box Tops, please see a team member.
The team has discussed the possibility of taking a tour of the Bioluminescent Bay. For those who aren't familiar with it, let me explain what this is. Off the island coast of Puerto Rico there is a bay whose water glows green with the coming of a new moon. The tour takes place at night when darkness falls over the island and the "explorers" take a two-man kayak and paddle over the glowing water.
Kathy Zimmerman informed us that she has already booked our tour for the Bioluminescent Bay and the team is very excited about that. Here is a picture I found on the Internet--
....I can't wait to show you the real pics when we get there!
I don't know about the other members of my team, but I still have to get my photo ID and a vaccine (Yay--haha NOT!!!) The next two months are going to be busy, busy, busy! So, passports and packing--here we come!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Getting to know the PR Team
Below are the names of the individuals who will be part of the team going to Puerto Rico. It also includes where they are from and what church body they belong to. I find it awesome that there are at least seven different churches being united together to impact the lives of others for Christ.
Name Town Church Affiliation
Jessica Gingrich Harrisburg n/a
Rachel Mellott Gardners Open Arms Christian Fellowship
Shana Montgomery Manheim Community Bible Church
Debbie Pfannenschmidt Carlisle West Shore E-Free
Rosa Soto Harrisburg Springhouse Foursquare
Carla Vacca Dillsburg Hope Grace Brethren
Amanda Walde Gettysburg Fellowship Baptist
Ashley Warfel Millersville New Danville Mennonite
Michele White Mechanicsburg West Shore E-Free
Cameron Youtz Harrisburg n/a
Sue Youtz Harrisburg Gracepointe Church of Christ
Jenice Wolgemuth Mechanicsburg West Shore E-Free
David Zimmerman Dillsburg Hope Grace Brethren
Kathy Zimmerman Dillsburg Hope Grace Brethren
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