We had already arranged a full size pick up for Martin so he's got a nice red truck for a week. Ellie wanted anything that wasn't black or silver so she got a red impala. Jackie picked out a Silver Dodge Charger and your's truly went old school - a black Grand Marquis.
Eventually we all found our way to First Presbyterian Church in Texas City. Marilyn greeted and gave us a tour around the 'base camp'. While those over 16 were given the option to stay in trailers, or some less desirable, some what musty rooms, one of the 16 year olds said, "No we want to all stay together" and all of them echoed - yeah let's stay together.
This is already a tight group. I have never had a group that was this close and laughing this much at the beginning of the trip. Already God is moving and working in the lives of the youth whether they are reading the bible for the first time, learning about prayer or excited to serve.
Today was a good day to be a Youth Pastor and tomorrow is looking great. Thanks for you prayers.
John
PS pics of the first day are at this link
https://picasaweb.google.com/johnwildeboer/TexasDay1?authkey=Gv1sRgCIie3-mNj6PJrgE&feat=directlink
hey guys,
ReplyDeletePatty and Cindy here. WE MISS YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!
We're in tears here, reading your update. So glad to hear that everything went well at the borders and through customs. Love the pictures, thanks for posting those. Thanks for updating us and looking forward to the next one.