Well, I made it to Miami!! (If there are a bunch of typos in here, it's because this keyboard is really weird.)
Anyway, yesterday was such a rush. After a few flight delays I got in around 6 and basically went straight to FUAGNEM (fired up and going nuts every minute), which is our evening service. It was amazing! After that, we had auditions for the drama, and I got the part of a Kat! (Which basically means I'm really tough, and I get to "beat up" innocent people. :) Yes, imagine me being the tough one. Ha ha!
I've gotten to know my roommates and we had about 7 and a half hours of drama training today. I know it sounds crazy, but it's so much fun and totally worth out! Our team got through the whole thing, and we got off an hour early for some free time. We had our costume swap today, and of course the Kat costumes ran out before I got one, so I got to go digging through the box of leftovers. But it actually worked out perfect, because there was a lot more to choose from!!! Tomorrow, we'll be practicing in our costumes! I can't wait!
Well, right now it's 6:22 and i have about 40 minutes until FUAGNEM. I'm definitely being stretched in new ways, but it's totally worth it.
I miss everyone!! Comment if you have time! :) Love you guys!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
4 DAYS
Yes, 4 DAYS and counting!!! I can't even believe that in 4 days I'll be in Miami already training for the drama. I remember when I wasn't even counting down yet!
Well, I've had some trouble with getting the weight of my large suitcase under the 50lb limit and with fitting things in my carry-ons, but I think I've finally got it all worked out!
I am SO ready...
To be stretched.
To serve.
To see God do amazing things.
:)
I'll update as much as possible! (No guarantees on how much that will be.) ;)
~Meg
Well, I've had some trouble with getting the weight of my large suitcase under the 50lb limit and with fitting things in my carry-ons, but I think I've finally got it all worked out!
I am SO ready...
To be stretched.
To serve.
To see God do amazing things.
:)
I'll update as much as possible! (No guarantees on how much that will be.) ;)
~Meg
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Never the Same!!!
Isaiah 6:8 says:
That was my response when I felt God's calling to go to Guatemala this summer to spread His word and His love.
Never the Same - That's the overriding theme of this trip. It's organized by Susie Shellenberger, editor and founder of Susie Magazine, and a missions organization called Big World Ventures.
I'll be updating this blog during the trip as often as I have the chance so that everyone can see what we're up to and how things are progressing! Since I won't have much of a chance to call people, you guys can follow my adventure here! I also posted the link to the main blog set up by the organization over in the links section which will contain updates too.
First, for those of you who haven't heard, let me tell you a little more about the trip. It lasts from June 28 - July 11, two whole weeks!! There will be about 250 teens and leaders going, all hoping for a time of adventure to spread the word of Christ. We'll be divided up into teams of about 30 students and 10 leaders each. For the first few days of the trip, we meet in Miami, where we will meet our teams while learning the evangelistic drama "Spellbound: Toymaker and Son." (I'm going to post videos of the drama from a previous trip so that you can have an idea of what we'll be performing for the people.) From there we'll head to Guatemala, where we'll be ministering in different villages and towns and performing this drama which is basically an analogy to the gospel. We'll have time to talk to the people there, pray for them to accept Christ, give our own testimonies, do work projects, and play with the little kids. I'm SO excited for all of this! If you want to find out more about the kinds of things we'll be doing, this is the link to the main website for the trip. This is the link to a page that tells about what an average day will contain for us while we're down there.
While I'm down there, (if everything works out) I'll also have the opportunity to meet the little girl that I sponsor! Her name is Nely, and she's 8 years old. She lives just outside of Guatemala City, so if the cost is reasonable she will be brought to the hotel, and I'll get to meet her and spend about 3 hours with her! What an amazing opportunity!
I can't even explain how thrilled I am that God has called me to this amazing opportunity. I am so psyched to spend two whole weeks with fellow believers serving our King with everything we have! I'll get to spread the love of Christ to those who have never heard it.
Right now, there's only 15 DAYS to go until I leave. I've done about half of my supply shopping, but I've still got a long way to go and lots of things to do.
Your prayers for my own trip and preparation and for our entire missions group are greatly appreciated! :)
All Glory to God!
~Meg ♥
Spellbound: Toymaker and Son - The Drama
" Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"
And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" "
That was my response when I felt God's calling to go to Guatemala this summer to spread His word and His love.
Never the Same - That's the overriding theme of this trip. It's organized by Susie Shellenberger, editor and founder of Susie Magazine, and a missions organization called Big World Ventures.
I'll be updating this blog during the trip as often as I have the chance so that everyone can see what we're up to and how things are progressing! Since I won't have much of a chance to call people, you guys can follow my adventure here! I also posted the link to the main blog set up by the organization over in the links section which will contain updates too.
First, for those of you who haven't heard, let me tell you a little more about the trip. It lasts from June 28 - July 11, two whole weeks!! There will be about 250 teens and leaders going, all hoping for a time of adventure to spread the word of Christ. We'll be divided up into teams of about 30 students and 10 leaders each. For the first few days of the trip, we meet in Miami, where we will meet our teams while learning the evangelistic drama "Spellbound: Toymaker and Son." (I'm going to post videos of the drama from a previous trip so that you can have an idea of what we'll be performing for the people.) From there we'll head to Guatemala, where we'll be ministering in different villages and towns and performing this drama which is basically an analogy to the gospel. We'll have time to talk to the people there, pray for them to accept Christ, give our own testimonies, do work projects, and play with the little kids. I'm SO excited for all of this! If you want to find out more about the kinds of things we'll be doing, this is the link to the main website for the trip. This is the link to a page that tells about what an average day will contain for us while we're down there.
While I'm down there, (if everything works out) I'll also have the opportunity to meet the little girl that I sponsor! Her name is Nely, and she's 8 years old. She lives just outside of Guatemala City, so if the cost is reasonable she will be brought to the hotel, and I'll get to meet her and spend about 3 hours with her! What an amazing opportunity!
I can't even explain how thrilled I am that God has called me to this amazing opportunity. I am so psyched to spend two whole weeks with fellow believers serving our King with everything we have! I'll get to spread the love of Christ to those who have never heard it.
Right now, there's only 15 DAYS to go until I leave. I've done about half of my supply shopping, but I've still got a long way to go and lots of things to do.
Your prayers for my own trip and preparation and for our entire missions group are greatly appreciated! :)
All Glory to God!
~Meg ♥
Spellbound: Toymaker and Son - The Drama
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