http://nlbcjamaica.missionblogger.com Starting Local - Going Global Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:27:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well we are done with breakfast and waiting for the van to take us to the airport. Steve, Rick and Regan left at 7:15am. I don't want to leave. I want to stay longer. I had a great week. I saw four kids come to Christ just after two sessions in ... http://nlbcjamaica.missionblogger.com/2008/07/26/its-a-sad-sad-day-for-me/ Steve, Regan, and Rick just left for home. They are flying separate from the rest of the group again. We hope everything goes well. Everyone is dealing with a bunch of different emotions this morning. We've had such a good time that some people (Brandy) want to stay. Some are ... http://nlbcjamaica.missionblogger.com/2008/07/26/saturday-morning/ Today we woke up late and had breakfast. Then we headed to Negril to spend the day on the beach. Negril is one of the top beaches in the world. It's powdered sugar sand & clear water are just a wonder to behold. Several of us started the day with a snorkeling ... http://nlbcjamaica.missionblogger.com/2008/07/26/friday-free-day/ The week is quickly coming to an end.  The four day VBS at Sav is over and we're back at the hotel recovering.  The kids had a great time and several came to the Lord or recommitted their lives to him.  It is always a joyful time when ... http://nlbcjamaica.missionblogger.com/2008/07/25/perspectives-rick/ Hey everyone, I am having a great time. The kids are awesome, some of the girls where crying today when we were leaving, I was crying as well. I don’t want to leave. I am sure you have read that I jumped off a thirty foot cliff twice ... http://nlbcjamaica.missionblogger.com/2008/07/25/perspectives-brandy/ Well it’s Thursday afternoon and we are officially done with our VBS. It’s always bittersweet to see it end. We met some really awesome teen girls who are really hungry for the Word and longing to learn more. Please pray for them  - Toni Ann, Carrin & Julia.   In ... http://nlbcjamaica.missionblogger.com/2008/07/25/perspectives-lori-m/ What up U.S.A?!?!  It has been an awesome time in Jamaica.  We just finished VBS at Hope, and it has been a crazy and fun time.  God has really shown me how lucky I am to have a great family, friends, and congregation.  I hope that the States ... http://nlbcjamaica.missionblogger.com/2008/07/25/perspectives-zach/ I have finished this week with a new appreciation of how exhausting, exciting and frustrating mission work can be. I have a renewed appreciation for those who are in full time missionary service.  Seeing the poverty of the Sav La Mar area reminded me that I am often ... http://nlbcjamaica.missionblogger.com/2008/07/25/perspectives-sue/ Today was an incredible day. We had over 180 in attendance and they were so attentive during the gospel presentation. Fourteen kids gave their lives to Christ and we got their contact information for Pastor Wright to follow up on. There is a tendency in Sav for kids to show up ... http://nlbcjamaica.missionblogger.com/2008/07/25/thursday/ Today was an exciting day. We all kind of woke up with a little trepidation. We knew we had to do two programs today & that Monday was exhausting.  We got to Sav and began our program. About 90 minutes in, we realized that we hadn't planned enough stuff. We ... http://nlbcjamaica.missionblogger.com/2008/07/23/wednesday/