It's Saturday morning, and we arrived safely in El Salvador. The team is off to an amazing start! I was blown away when I pulled into our church parking lot at 9:25 p.m, expecting there to be one or two team members there. They were all there with their family and friends, There must have been 75 people or so, and the energy and excitement was through the roof. After a brief welcome and orientations we had a sweet prayer time that Pastor Tim closed out for us. This group was clearly ready!!!
Navigating 25 people through the airport is always interesting, making sure everyone gets through all the parts of the maze known as the airport. Checking in the luggage, screening the luggage, then through security check and then finally onto the plane. It's always interesting watching the various personalities, some are so hyped up they can hardly sit still never mind sleep on this red eye, others are so chill it's easy to sleep, while some others are a bit uncomfortable with their seating assignment or aren't used to traveling. But everyone did great!!
Arriving early in El Salvador gives us time to check in and get a little rest before we have our orientation with Enlace our host partner. Everyone will learn about this amazing organization and how they work with local churches who are making a serious impact in their communities. They will understand that when we leave the work of the church will continue and all the realms we will be working in, children, youth, women, and the water project continue once we leave. We will learn from our partners things that can help us make more of an impact back home. We get to pour some jet fuel on what our partners are doing, and share in the impact being made here in El Salvador by them. I can't wait to see this amazing team walk out their mission.
In His Strength,
Ian
Navigating 25 people through the airport is always interesting, making sure everyone gets through all the parts of the maze known as the airport. Checking in the luggage, screening the luggage, then through security check and then finally onto the plane. It's always interesting watching the various personalities, some are so hyped up they can hardly sit still never mind sleep on this red eye, others are so chill it's easy to sleep, while some others are a bit uncomfortable with their seating assignment or aren't used to traveling. But everyone did great!!
Arriving early in El Salvador gives us time to check in and get a little rest before we have our orientation with Enlace our host partner. Everyone will learn about this amazing organization and how they work with local churches who are making a serious impact in their communities. They will understand that when we leave the work of the church will continue and all the realms we will be working in, children, youth, women, and the water project continue once we leave. We will learn from our partners things that can help us make more of an impact back home. We get to pour some jet fuel on what our partners are doing, and share in the impact being made here in El Salvador by them. I can't wait to see this amazing team walk out their mission.
In His Strength,
Ian
