Good Morning! Day 3 here and it’s a beautiful, sunny morning. Just had a thought before we head into our church services-
If you have a friend, son, or daughter on this trip, please leave an encouraging word or message in the comment box below (you may have to click on the title of this blog post above to see the comment box).
This’ll be the modern version of the camp mailbag. I’ll share your comments, words of encouragement, and messages with our group tonight. If you have a message for a specific student(s) or leader(s), be sure to include their name and your name.
I have to say hi and love you to my Katie and Greyson – miss you!
Thanks!! More to follow…
February 20th, 2011 at 11:23 am
Hey Will Carhart and friends! Hello from Northstar and 100 inches of new snow. We are so proud of all 100 of you and are having fun reading about your adventures on Matt’s blog. You guys are going to rock the world. So glad you are choosing to do it with Jesus! From Will’s family up here in Tahoe, Mom, Dad, Stephen, Elisabeth and Cali woof woof
February 20th, 2011 at 11:50 am
Dear A. J. Connell and all the members on the Mexicali Mission Trip. So glad you made it down there in good condition. Have a wonderful and rewarding mission. I’m so proud of all of you. You’re doing God’s work. Love you, Grandma Joan
February 20th, 2011 at 11:53 am
Hello to all my peeps in Reacomoto! Hope y’all are having a blast! Tell Haber & the other dudes I say hello! May God reach out the villagers through you.
-Jordan Petersen
February 20th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Hey A.J. (Connell)! Hope you’re having a great experience! Can’t wait to see you in April!
Love, Hilary
February 20th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Sean
Erica says Dad won’t let me say I hope you enjoy a very very long stay in Mexico. So hi!
Nate says hi Sean hope you are having fun.
Mom and Dad are thinking of you and know you are having an incredible time and working hard to help others.
Love Dad, Mom, Nate, Erica and Bingo
February 20th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Hi Haley! Dad, Hanna and I are thinking about and praying for you every day…and for all the leaders, parents, cooks, builders and students on the trip. We love you, believe in God using you to touch the kids and adults in Quintana Roo with God’s love…as well as your team members. We love you so much, miss you and can’t wait to hear all the stories and see pictures when you come home:) Love, Mom<3
HI IT'S HANNA. I hope you are having a marvelous time and it isn't raining! I miss you a LOT and the house is kinda boring without you. Kassie misses you too! She just started barking… I am praying for you, and the entire Quintana Roo team! I hope that you are having a great time in the village, and playing with lots of niños! I'm so sad I can't be there, but I can't wait to come and get you on Tuesday! Eat a few tacos for me and enjoy good Mexican coke. Please remember to take pictures with me and I love love love you and miss you soo much. ♥ Hanna
Your car is lonely also! Have a great last couple of days and we will see you on Tuesday night. Love Dad
February 20th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Hi Matt – Just wanted to leave a few comments for some of my girls. Sounds like you all are having a great time. Praying for you all.
Juice – Remember that time we were in Mexico and I though someone was climbing onto our building and we went outside and discovered it was that dang dog!
Love ya and praying for you. You are an amazing leader and I know doing a kick butt job! Looking forward to hearing how God is moving in lives this week! Love, Eleanor
Samantha Henze, Ellie Zales, Kelley Eason – Hi Ladies. So proud of each of you for stepping out of your comfort zone, facing some fears and deciding to go on Mexicali. I can’t wait to hear all the stories, both the hilarious comedy that happens when you are together and the way that God has moved in your villages and in your hearts. I love you gals and excited to see you soon. Give Julie a big hug for me. You are LUCKY to have her as your leader. She is AMAZING!!! Love, Eleanor
Shani Taylor-Keeling & Clary Sawyer – Hi Ladies. Just wanted to let you both know I was thinking about you and can’t wait to hear all that God is doing on the trip this year. You both have such amazing hearts and I feel blessed at the fact that I gotten to see each of your grow GREATLY in your relationship with God over these past 7 years. I love you both! Love, Eleanor
February 20th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Message for Julie Berry–Hi! I am thinking about you and praying that you are having a blast and will have lots of wonderful stories to share with our Strive Group! Prayers for health, safety, blessings…Judy
February 20th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Message for Sarah Jacobs–Hi, Sarah! I think of you many times a day and imagine the wonderful things you are doing and experiencing. Hope you are having amazing connections with the people in your village and with your whole High School Ministry group! Love and prayers, Judy
February 20th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
You are some of the most awesome group of teens being Gods hands and feet for Him. We are all praying for you, today in big church, Sunday Dolphins class ( missed our Roadies) friends ,family and friends. Love, From us All
February 20th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Emily; I know you are having a great experience. God wanted you there and I will be excited to hear what He teaches you in your short time their. I love you,,Grand-Ma
February 20th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Hi Ellie Z and companions,
We are thinking about you. We love you, we miss you and we are so proud of your commitment in Mexicali. All is well here at home; no big news to report. Melissa is enjoying playdates with Ally and the Kellys. Good luck with all you are doing, giving and learning on the mission.
Lots of Love from Mom, Dad and Melissa
February 20th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Hi Jules, We’re following you through Matt’s blog…and what another great experience! We are praying for you and your kids and crew and just can’t believe how much you all accomplish in just a few days there. Stay healthy and strong and we’ll see you next week. Love, Mom and Dad
February 20th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Hey Madz,
Glad you made it down safely. We are proud of you! Loc grandma and grandpa say hi.
Greetings from LA.
Connor
Maddie,
You and your awesome group leaders are in our prayers. We are excited to hear about all the amazing things God is doing through the entire team down there. Mom & Dad
February 20th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
To Katie, Elizabeth, Kate, Shani and Jen: Our house is WAY too quiet, so we’ve been reorganizing things in the kitchen and changing out light switches again for your amusement when you return. Hope you are having a marvelous time and we can’t wait to hear all the stories and laughter when you get back. We’re praying for you and all the people whose lives you’re touching in Mexicali.
February 20th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Hi Grace!
The boys just want to say “Hey”. Actually “¿Como es tú vieja?” (Men of few words!)
Hope you’re having a wonderful time! We’re praying for you and the rest of the team – that God will work through you and that you’ll grow closer to Him as you serve. Also praying that you’re having a blast.
Can’t wait to see you soon and hear all about Mexicali!
Love you and miss you tons,
Mom and the whole gang
February 20th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
Hi Marissa-
so great to hear through Matt’s blog of your safe arrival and awesome experiences. I could not be prouder of you and the whole MPPC Mexicali team. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus! My thoughts and prayers are with you all constantly.
Love and prayers- Mom
February 20th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
HI Nick and Sammy, We hope you are having a great time. We are thinking about you and praying for you and the group. We are so proud of you for giving your time to serve God. We can’t wait to hear all the stories. Nick-look out for your little sis and make sure she experiences a street taco.
MUch Love, Mom and Dad
February 20th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Hi Chandler and Kelley,
We miss you guys as it’s super quiet here! Thanks for the occasional text messages Chandler. We’re glad all is going so well and we can’t wait to see you on Tuesday!
Molly and Casey
February 21st, 2011 at 7:04 am
Hi Erin!
We’ve been keeping up with your group’s progress, and are excited to hear from you personally when you and your friends make it back home. Keep up the generous work, as you’re in out thoughts and prayers all the time!
Love,
Mom and Dad
February 21st, 2011 at 8:12 am
Hey Joshua Bowen! Hope you’re having a blast. We’re thinking of you often and praying for you always. Have a great time. Love, Mom, Dad, Benjamin, Anna, and Mary.
February 21st, 2011 at 10:02 am
For Alex Woo:
thank YOU and the ENTIRE group for being the hands and feet of Jesus. May you and all be blessed with the fellowship as you complete your work!
Love, Mom and Dd
February 21st, 2011 at 1:22 pm
To Kate and Shani – thinking about you both so much as you near the end of another Mexicali. We can’t wait to hear all about the details. We are praying that everyone is having a special blessing from God – you and all those you are serving. We miss you and love you. May God keep you healthy and safe on the return.
February 21st, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Can’t wait for everyone to get back so I can hear all about it. I wish I could be there right now!
Quick message for a Ms. Katie Woods from the volleyball team:
We all miss you (even Winston). We played Rage today and put up a really good fight! The scores were 24-26, 23-25!! They were numero dos, so not to shabby! (that’s the extent of my spanish… Except for yo vivo in la biblioteca roja… Spelling…?)
Anyways can’t wait for that taco and we miss y’all!
February 21st, 2011 at 6:42 pm
Perez family- no podere dar un paseo del aeropuerto manana. Tendre un partido de basketbol contra Carlmont.
February 21st, 2011 at 10:27 pm
Hey Everett,
Hope this is a memorable few days with some laughter, joy and rewards knowing that you are doing some of Gods work. I’m sure you and the others have brought much happiness to the people you have met. We miss you and look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Have a safe trip back.
Much love from,
Mom and Dad.
February 22nd, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Hannah Rechsteiner! Sweetie we miss you and I’m praying that you and all of the rest of the team are having a great trip together. I am praying that you will stay healthy, have fun, and see God working through the work YOU are doing!
You are STILL the bravest girl I know…
Love you! Kristen