Sunday July 19th, 2009

Hi everyone,
I had a difficult time getting to the computer on Wednesday evening before we left for San Pedro island on Thursday. Sorry. and I was tired.
I am working on updates and photos...however, i have a lot going on this week, so it will probably be next week before I get it finished.
We are all back safe, sound and very blessed. Thanks you so much for all your support, and especially for your daily prayers for our success, safety, ministry, and health.
We love you all.
Everyone came back with new friends and memories to share...I myself, can't thank Mr Allen and everyone enough
for allowing Dori and I to be a part of this team .
I will be ready to go back soon.
God Bless and God's Peace...Have a great Sunday.

Tuesday July 14,2009

It's "Cook's Appreciation Day".
Accolades to Dr. Sasser and team, Johnny, Jim and Carolyn, and David for all the meals so far...I think the estimate is around 1300 so far, and counting. The hearty meals they prepare are fit for a king and definately keep the guys going for the day. Thanks so much for being in the kitchen, sleeping in the kitchen and rising before the sun.
The medical team was "rockin' and rollin' yesterday with a an estimate of around 350 patients.
The building team made it through 2.3 houses by dinner time.
Detaisl to follow...............

Monday July 13, 2009

Pouring Rain....not what the teams needed to hear...especially the building team.
They headed out around 7 with lumber and tools in tow. It was a frustrating morning, specifically, because of some equipment problems, sloppy mud and afew other setbacks. However, they were able to get finished to the point of dedication. A little trim work remains.
This woman has many children, no elcetricity or water, dirt floors, and no financial means. She was very humbled, and surprised.
Don't look for any of the work clothes to retun home! The medical team saw about 125 patients out in Billy White community, near Spanish Lookout. they distributed meds, beans and rice, clothes and lots of compassion.
Danial and Noah were the Bibilical themes for VBS today, at Cottontree and Camolote.
It went amazingly well with about 60 children in the am and 200 in pm. The team provides bagged meals for all these children everytime, thanks to the kitchen team.
See you tomorrow....God Bless
Everyone is doing well, and no one has complained( not too much)
Pray for a productive week, safety, and health.
amy

Sunday July 12, 2009

The early risers(5ish)awoke to a wet morning after a drenching rain during the night. The late risers(7 is) stumbled out of bed to welcoming breakfast of eggs, bacon, ham a perfect pot of grits, ( you can take the southerners out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the southerners), juice,coffe and Mr. Allen's famous toast. We headed to a day of worship with the locals at the church of the Nazaren, Cottontree Village. Pastor Joseph and his wife do a remarkable job ministering to this community. All total, 9 semons, 250 children at Bible school, and a couple of local canines. Lunch was family style at the Yim Saan Chinese restaurant in Belmopan. The day was filled with many blessings and testimonies. Our hearts were prepared for the week ahead. The newcomers made a visit to the Mayan Ruins. Supper was about 8:30, and then it was Bible school prep....crafts and crash! Tomorrow we hit the ground running with the building and medical teams added.
Computer was down Sunday, so this is posting Monday evening.
Amy

Saturday

A sandwich supper and a devotion by Pastor Rodney ended the sorting work. After much to do, Johnny found his grits and Jan found her scissors. Rain was sneaking up and the exhausted team memebers happily retired to their bunks listening to the sounds of the Belizr choir practicing for worship on Sunday.

Saturday July 11,2009

With only a few battered boxes, we arrived safely in Belize this afternoon.
After about an hours drive to Camalote, our lunch was ready as soon as we unloaded our tired bodies.
The local cooks had prepared a wonderful meal of chicken, rice with beans, slaw and cake with yummy lemonade, and fried plantains.

A thankful prayer and a hearty meal got us going again to sort through the supplies for the week.
Four little local boys were waiting at the gate to see if they could get someone to play with them.
Tomorrow they will look for us at church.
The guys have one house ready to go with framework and flooring assembled on site.
Meds and Bible school supplies are sorted.
Everyone got a kick out of watching the leaf cutter ants march for yards to theirs hideout across the ditch.
All should sleep well. I don't think there will be any revelers tonight!

Have a great Sunday. God's Peace.

Friday July 11, 2009

Only a few more hours until we leave. Tonight we meet and pack the bus and van for the airport tomorrow.
4 am will come early, but we are all looking forward to doing the Lord's work.

Wednesday July 8, 2009

A new Blog for Belize.