11.7.09

We woke up ready to spend the last few hours with all our new Navejo friends, celebrating all of God's blessings. We worshipped together thanking God for his everlasting love. It was hard saying goodbye, but we know that the seeds God allowed us to plant will continue to grow.

Yesterday afternoon, after a little cleaning up we all packed into the vans and headed out to Sedona. We took lots of pictures and watched the sunset. God's creations are just breath taking. We did have a little harder time finding a place to eat. Sedona basically closes down @ 8pm. We had to split up so as to not overwhelm any one place :) imagine a group of 40+ walking into any one place, add that 30 of them r under 20 and hadn't had soda (or Pop as Bryan is convinced it is) in a week :) Better to introduce our group in small doses. Today we r headed out to the big hole in the ground, otherwise known as the Grand Canyon.

We still have one day of ministry planned. Tommorow am we will head out to 3 different reservation churches. So please remember to continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we minister to those in the Navejo Nation.

Blessings......

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey guys it Wendy,
I hope everything is going well. I miss you guys soo much....Logan,Audrey,Dillon,Alex,
Rachel,Emily and everyone else. Logan, Audrey and Rachel we won our game on Monday and lost our game on Wednesday by 2. We played the hokies the one with the crazy girl ha.We only had 5 players so I'm satisfied. UNC team camp was amazing!! I loved it and I even had a college interested in me. It's a division 3 college but they want me to play for them!!! There willing to pay me to play there an pay for me to go to there college. It's a nice offer but I'm not sure if I should take it yet.I miss you guys soo much!! I hope to hear some awesome stories from yall. Love You Guys bunches
-Wendy

Ms.LaVerne said...

We have had a beautiful day in the Ville, but, no scenic outlooks like the ones you are going to see! Rach you will have to ask dad about his experiences in a heliocoptor going in the canyon! I've never been, but, I can only imagine what a WOW moment of God's creation it will be for you!! An experience you will never forget!(Did I mention I need to see lots of picts)?? I love you and tell everyone that I can't wait to see Cool Springs Trib3 version of S.W.S.(soul winning soldiers)!See you VERY soon!
Love, Momma S.

Danis said...

Hello to all, sounds like a great week with the campers! We will be praying for your last day of ministry. Hope you all had a great time at the Grand Canyons and that no one jumped! We want all of you back in one piece! I have a very important announcement to make... RACHEL is turning 16 tomorrow
the 12th! Please love on her for me and tell her Happy Birthday!!! She loves lots of attention : ) Maybe have her stand on a chair and sing to her : ) I love you Rachel and miss you tons! Happy Birthday! Love you David and Hunter, can't wait for all of you to be home!

Love and God bless,

Danis and Tanner ><>

Danis said...

This is Aunt Darla and Uncle Todd: Happy Birthday sweet Rachel. We hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow! We are missing you, Hunter, Tyler and your dad. Make sure they treat you like the queen you are. We Love You and the men folk! Love, Aunt Darla and Uncle Todd

Danis said...

hey this is m-rae...i love you guys and wish you were here with all the family...rachel happy birthday tomorow I LOVE YOU!!!!!! uncle David I MISS YOU....HUNTER I MISS YOU TOO...
LOVE MAKENZIE!!!

Danis said...

HEY THIS IS YOUR FAVORITE COUSIN KAYLIN!
HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY! I MISS YOU AND I WISH I COULD BE WITH YOU. TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES AND I CANT'T WAIT TO HEAR ALL ABOUT IT;) I LOVE YOU!!!!

Dana said...

Shannon, Hi precious! It was great talking to you today! I hope the Grand Canyon was as spectacular in real life as it seems in pictures. Cindy and Sheldon are here. We're cooking ribs on the grill and will play canasta after dinner. Do you want to weigh in on who will win? My bet is on the girls:) The guys will surely suffer since you aren't here to cheer them on...Sheldon wants to know if you have a fax number so he can send you the score sheet to do the math...Cindy says she's LOL. They said have a safe trip home and they will see you soon.

Can't wait to see you! Miss you! Love, Mom, Dad, and Andrew

Danis said...

This is from Grandmother and Poppa wishing Rachel a very special happy birthday. We love you and may God bless you each day. Look forward to seeing you back home.

God Bless!

Anonymous said...

Hey everybody! What a fantastic mission trip! I've been praying for you this week. God bless you all and the awesome impact you are having on the reservations.
Will pray for safe trip home.
Love,
Linda Gould

Anonymous said...

Logan,
Thanks for the picture of you and Audrey. You both look a lot older than when you left. I guess that's what happens when you "grow in God". I'm sure the "big hole in the ground" was great. I hope you took lots of pictures. Daddy & Mallory are at a professional soccer game tonight. Can't wait to hear the stories about your experiences. How appropriate that your last day will be at a worship service. You've seen all week that He is worthy to be praised. Can't wait to see you on Monday/Tuesday.

Love, Mom

Dana said...

Shannon, The girls WON! I am smiling:) Love, Mom

Anonymous said...

Megan... Keep up the work of the LORD. Raymond's LaCrosse team won all three games are were the champions at the Charlottesville tournament. I hope you didn't fall in to the big hole in the ground to never be seen again. Have a great time... you'll be home before you know and off to COLLEGE -- Liberty U.

Love you,
Dad (gillespie)

Wendy said...

I'm confused, there is another Wendy blogging...anyway, I am sure the Grand Canyon was absolutely beautiful...I can't wait to see everyone's pictures.
Hey Hope, Kathleen and Britt painted the upstairs bathroom yellow last night--I went up today and it looks good! Can't wait for you to see things...
I am excited to see everyone and hear the stories...I pray your church visits are amazing and I know God's spirit is in it all..
thanks to you all for your dedication and following God's call..I can't wait for the share service....

Paul said...

Hey Caitlyn,

Just one more day of Kingdom building and y'all will be coming home! I hope you had a great time today and took lots of pictures. Now you've been somewhere Dad and I haven't.
We went kayaking on the James river today and I had a first - I overturned my kayak! I got stuck on a big rock and then fell off the kayak while coming off the rock. I'm ok, but there were a lot of people in that section of the river, so I had an audience!
Can't wait for you to come home, we all miss you bunches. See you Monday for a ride on the short bus.
May your worship time tomorrow be a true connection with God, and may He show His love for all through you and the team.
Love,
Mom

Paul said...

Oh yeah, HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL!!!

alison shay said...

Maddi,

Claire fell asleep hugging your pillow again tonight. We really miss you a lot. I started to cry (I know how you like it when I do that) when I read about your goodbyes to the campers. I know how attached you get and that it was probably pretty difficult for you. Just find peace in knowing they will forever be affected by the time and love you shared with them and the hope they can find in Jesus! Dad and I are sooooo proud of you and can't wait to see you and hear all about your trip. Tell Rachel we say Happy sweet 16! And remember to treat her super nicely because she may return the favor in a couple of weeks. But give her a pinch to grow an inch from us because that girl is way too short. (by our standards anyway) Love you lots, Mom

Anonymous said...

Good morning Thompson twins and all the rest too.
It is Sunday morning and we are just heading out to Cool Spring. By the time you read this you will probably be packing for your trip home tomorrow. I know you will not be ready to come home, but we are sure ready to see you again. You have had a trip that will shape your lives as well as those you have ministered to and I know God has blessed your obedience.
Oh yes, HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL!
Dad

Unknown said...

We prayed for you all in church today before you even got up! I know that God strengthened your message because He is faithful.
We also prayed for your travels, that God would keep you safe and deliver you home to us.
Pud,Mr Thorne is driving your mini to church so you can drive it home, but I will be waiting up to hear all about it! Can't wait to see you.

Janet

Anonymous said...

Hey everyone,
Sounds like an amazing trip. Can't wait to hear all about it at some point. Thinking of you today as you worship with the Navajo. Happy Birthday, Rachel!! Enjoy your 16th in AZ. Keith and Emi, I miss you sooooo much! I'm heading to camp crossroads at 1 pm tomorrow but will be praying for a safe journey home. I can't wait to see you!!
Love you bunches, Brenda (and Mama)

Kathleen and Britt said...

yo hopey face,
its both of us. sitting in OUR DEN. its so exciting. we love it a lot, despite the layer of grime that was here when we arrived. seriously, kat's feet turned black. but really, its great, we promise!! the bathroom is yellow, britts furniture is green, and we have a banging 70s recliner that is like that orange wooly plaid stuff. and we don't want to slip cover it :) miss you!
everyone: we are praying for yall's goodbyes and the trip back!!! see you soon!

love, 1/3 of the fox hole :)

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you all have had a great week and that God has really been at work. I will be praying that you have safe flight tomorrow and I will see you at the airport tomorrow night for the drive back to Richmond. Happy 16th Rachel.
Your friendly Bus Driver.

Todd Poe

Linda McNally said...

"Thank you, God, for the many rich blessings You bestowed upon our team as they went about Kingdom work in AZ throughout last week. I ask for protection and safety on their travels back to us here at Cool Spring. May You continue to use them for Your honor and glory."

In You,
Amen
Linda McNally