of the 2008 SBCC Student Ministry Nicaragua Team,
It is my pleasure to be writing you again this year to keep you up to speed (and we move fast) with our amazing experiences, as they happen, 1800 miles away in a small village called Vera Cruz, Nicaragua. Your students have an incredible week ahead of them; one that will give them unforgettable memories, heart-tugging stories, and life-changing relationships with the most unlikely of faces.
For the next 7 days, 23 high school students, college students, and leaders will truly learn what it means to pour out their lives for others. Whether with the 60+ kids at Casa Bernabe, the orphanage where we will be staying, the 40+ kids who reside in La Chureca, the local landfill, or the many lives we will encounter along the way, we will have the opportunity love and share our lives with those God places in our path.
We invite you to check this blog daily/every other day (depending on schedule & technology) for updates, pictures, and stories that may make you laugh until your stomach hurts, shed a tear or two, or even think a little about how blessed we are to have young people who would give up a week of their summer to care for those who are poor and marginalized.
We appreciate all the prayer and support you have given us so far to make this trip possible and we ask that you would continue to be a part of this trip with us through this blog. You are as much a part of this team as the 23 travelers who will be stepping on a plane tomorrow morning and appreciate your prayer and support. Please feel free to join in the fun by uploading comments to the blog as well. The more embarrassing, the more fun for the group as they will be read to the team.
Again, I feel honored to be able to bring these letters to you once again. If you have any private comments, please feel free to email me at kevin.magee@springbranch.org and I would be happy to pass them along to your students. But it is now 11:15pm and I must finish packing. Until tomorrow...
Partnering in Ministry,
Kevin Magee
18 comments:
Hey everyone! I know you are just now leaving for Nicaragua, way too early in the morning. You all better have an amazing time, because it's the experience of a lifetime. You will be challenged, you will have fun, and you will see the love of God pouring out of the wonderful people there. I wish I could be there with you and I pray that you are as deeply moved as I was both times I went.
I Love You All and Miss You!
Lauren Galanides
Hey Jordan.....Back home to an unusually quiet house, just minutes before your plane will be taking off and missing you so much already (can you believe it?) Just sorry you didn't take the time to tell us good-bye :( Have an amazing week, be safe, take lots of pictures and please behave :)
Love,
Mom
Hi all!
I just returned from the 7/11-18 trip to Casa Bernabe and all. I found this to be an experience of a lifetime. First piece of advice: just jump right in and goof around with the kids, don't worry about language barriers, show them lot of love.
SOMEONE please give Stanley (you'll get to know him quickly .. he has great English) a HUGE HUG from his "Mama Laura" who says PLEASE email soon and WORK HARD in school.
At La Chureca, there are so many beautiful and happy children. Enjoy them and love them. If any of you meet Santiago, give him a "skwunch" from me.
Isn't the "internet cafe" at CB cool! I can imagine you there right now, reading this.
Will watch your blog and PRAY for you every day. Open your hearts and take in every moment of this amazing experience.
[Parents: don't worry about your kids. Mine will go with me next time. THE most wonderful experience ever.]
Many hugs and prayers,
- Laura (Baity)
Know you all are in our thoughts and prayers! You all are such an inspiration to us and we are so proud of each and everyone of you! Kevin, thank you so much for creating this blog so we can see a slice of what you all are experiencing while there. Katie-we love you!!
God Bless, with our love,
Robert, Sharon, Raegan and Owen
Megan, have a great time and if you see Tommy and Ruthie tell them we said hi. I love you, Dad
Rachel Eaton,
Good Luck on flights and connections I will be praying for your safety. I already miss you but I know that is where God has called you to be:)
Love,
Jonathan
dear Nicaragua team!
Sorry! I set my alarm wrong (darn p.m.) and wasn't able to come see you guys off! It's going to be a life changing trip for you guys and everyone you come in contact with. Thanks for doing what you're doing :-)
Amantern
Hey Jordan! It's Aunt Co-Co! Have a wonderful time.....take it all in.....and come back safely to tell us all the stories. You are extremely lucky to be able to have this opportunity. I can't wait to read the updates and see the pictures here. I will check in daily!
Love you, Courtney
Hey Megan,
I am so proud of you. I hope you have a wonderful trip. God has blessed you with so much to share and I can't wait to see the amazing pictures you take.
I miss you and love you and can't wait to hear all about it.
Love,
Ms. Amy
Hey Katie Hagan!!!!!!!!I know you are where you are suppose to be--helping the kids find love and God. You are a special woman and I am very proud of you. Give all you have and you will receive even more. I love you!
Mom
Hi Ashley, Hope you are having a wonderful experience. I know your time with the children will be educational and rewarding. I will be looking forward to the daily reports. I am glad you chose to
make the trip to Nicaragua to do
God's work. You were born for a purpose and this is part of your work, to help and support others.
Love you, Your Favorite Grandma!!
and Hershey!!
Dare.... hope you are enjoying your work with those in need... mom and i miss u and luv u.... dad
JORDAN: HOPE YOUR FLIGHT WAS GREAT
AND YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT ADVENTURE !!MISSING YOU OF COURSE AND A BIG HI FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE MARINA.
SEND PICTURES AND WRITE IF YOU HAVE A FEW MINUTES.
MISS YOU MAN !
DAD
Dear Jordan,
We have always been proud of the fine young man that you are. I am sure there are so many things that you do with your life we would be so amazed about, but we just haven't heard of them, however, this trip is such a commitment on your part and without all the comforts of home, like mom's good cooking! I know it is a sacrifice, but we also know you will be a blessing to those young people in NICARAGUA, your love will show through just by being there and hopefully you can bless them with your musical talent as well. We will be praying for you and your safe trip home! Hope to see you at the wedding!
Love,
Diane and Ralph
Aunt Betty and Uncle Jack
and all the other 100 relatives you have here.
Lori and Marty
Hey there Calzone! (Thanks Shane!) I miss you soooo much. Be safe. Grow. Feel blessed.
Love you more. . .
Mom
Dare,
From the pictures I can see that you are having a great time. I am very proud of you! Say hello to Kevin......I know that he will watch after you and your goup...much Love
Tom & Jocey
Dear Kevin, Leslie and all the members of the team, We are very glad you had a safe journey. Your pictures show that you are truly enjoying the fellowship with each other and those you have met in Nicaragua. You are in our prayers and we hope that each day brings more opportunities for you to share your time, talent and faith with others. On a personal note, to Kevin and Leslie- we love you so and feel very blessed to be your parents! Looking forward to hearing more of your adventures. Love, Jackie and Jeff
katie!!!!!hey girly i miss you alot!its not as much fun tormenting owen alone...ive been bored bored im at jesses house right now we were just at the beach church was fun jesse and i helped out in the creepers room with baby zoe and she was teething:Z it was kinda bad but fun!i got my new surf board its prettyyy i like it.come over right when we get home and well do some fit tv bellydancing classes!peace i love you girl have fun!
i love you,you caring sophistacated nice pretty fun beautiful sister...wow i actually said that with a straight face!
love your beautiful caring nice funny pretty sister
RAEGAN♥I MISS YOU!
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