Showing posts with label Tired. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tired. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
MO5 "This Is Life" Video from Mountain Christian Church on Vimeo.
Here is the video that my church put together, as a sort of collage of all of the trips that were going on at once. Look closely, and you'll see a familiar face a time or two (and some bright red hair as well!). And thanks for being so patient with me. I am not only still recovering from jet lag, but also trying to process my 're-entry' back into my regular life after mission.
Friday, June 29, 2012
More photos...
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| Entire team...and my eyes are closed, lol |
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| Yes, we DID actually work while we were here! |
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| NOT Posed! Real work here! |
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| Discussing important things with young Miss AM |
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| Church Youth Group Cookout |
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| The Living Room, before |
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| Kitchen, before |
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| Living Room, after |
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| Kitchen, after |
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
We've landed!
Dobrey Den!
It is now eeeearly, Tuesday morning. My roommate's alarm clock went off at 6am, versus my own,which goes off at 7) and of course, I can't sleep, so I thought I'd update you and let you know what's going on here.
We arrived on Saturday, after an overnight flight. Sleeping on the plane was such a pain, and I didn't do very well at all. However, the meal was pretty good, as were the movie/tv choices, so I made it work. We had a SHORT layover in London...enough for the airport staff to pick us up at the gate, put us on a bus to our next terminal, then run to the next gate. We made our connecting flight, and I proceeded to fall right asleep.
Once off of the plane,we went through customs (got that passport stamp!), went to the ATM and money exchange and waited for our bags. Besides everyone's carry on, we all checked one bag, and checked a Rubbermaid tub full of items we were bringing over for the Mudrik family. Praise God for friends in high places: a man that I went to church with at the DC Regional Christian Church just happened to be on duty as a TSA agent at the departure airport, and he made sure that all of our baggage and bins got through security checkpoints together. With all of the tools we were bringing, we thought they'd end up searching every bin, but they only had to search one. That could have been so much worse! But hey, if it keeps the country safe, I say CHECK THEM ALL!!
Anyway, after collecting all of the bins, we discovered that 2 bags had not been placed on the belt, so those team members went to make a claim for them. The rest of us took pictures and video, and exchanged money (if they already hadn't). Once we finished, we walked to the public side of the airport, outside of security, and found Marek Mudrik, who greeted us warmly, then got us in a taxi for transit to our hostel.
We made it to the hostel by 4pm, and needed to stay active so none of us would fall asleep. Here, we are 6 hours ahead of our home time, but everyone was very tired from such a long trip over. So Marek took us to the Rivenhill Farm, where we would be working while here. Such an amazing place, but in need of a TON of work. (A photo blog is in the works!).
After the tour, we came back to the hostel for dinner, then finally retired for bed. We were beat, and had a long day planned for Sunday.
On Sunday, we had breakfast, then met the Mudrik's (including 2 of the children!),and walked to work, about a mile. We sat in church and Marek and Elaine translated for us, since it was fully in Czech. Strange,I couldn't understand what was being said, but I still felt the presence of God in that room. A children's choir sang, and one of the songs the worship leaders sang was not only in English, but also one of my VERY favorite songs....and I got extremely emotional as she sang it. We fellowshipped a bit after church, then went to lunch with the Mudrik family. Then,we decided we wanted to go into the city and tour around for a bit. We took the Metro (train)into the city center, and saw amazing sites...and then walked back to the cars from there, uphill. My legs are still sore from the walk, all 9miles of it (though, at this time, the distance is still being disputed). We returned to the hostel, had dinner,and went to bed.
I know this is a very brief description of the trip so far, and I apologize. I have very limited internet time, and want to tell everything, but can't. I will post a picture blog soon, and hopefully, you'll be happy to see some of the sights I was in awe of.
Next time: out first day of work, and pictures!
Also, check THIS LINK to read what the other MO5 teams are doing on their mission trips!
It is now eeeearly, Tuesday morning. My roommate's alarm clock went off at 6am, versus my own,which goes off at 7) and of course, I can't sleep, so I thought I'd update you and let you know what's going on here.
We arrived on Saturday, after an overnight flight. Sleeping on the plane was such a pain, and I didn't do very well at all. However, the meal was pretty good, as were the movie/tv choices, so I made it work. We had a SHORT layover in London...enough for the airport staff to pick us up at the gate, put us on a bus to our next terminal, then run to the next gate. We made our connecting flight, and I proceeded to fall right asleep.
Once off of the plane,we went through customs (got that passport stamp!), went to the ATM and money exchange and waited for our bags. Besides everyone's carry on, we all checked one bag, and checked a Rubbermaid tub full of items we were bringing over for the Mudrik family. Praise God for friends in high places: a man that I went to church with at the DC Regional Christian Church just happened to be on duty as a TSA agent at the departure airport, and he made sure that all of our baggage and bins got through security checkpoints together. With all of the tools we were bringing, we thought they'd end up searching every bin, but they only had to search one. That could have been so much worse! But hey, if it keeps the country safe, I say CHECK THEM ALL!!
Anyway, after collecting all of the bins, we discovered that 2 bags had not been placed on the belt, so those team members went to make a claim for them. The rest of us took pictures and video, and exchanged money (if they already hadn't). Once we finished, we walked to the public side of the airport, outside of security, and found Marek Mudrik, who greeted us warmly, then got us in a taxi for transit to our hostel.
We made it to the hostel by 4pm, and needed to stay active so none of us would fall asleep. Here, we are 6 hours ahead of our home time, but everyone was very tired from such a long trip over. So Marek took us to the Rivenhill Farm, where we would be working while here. Such an amazing place, but in need of a TON of work. (A photo blog is in the works!).
After the tour, we came back to the hostel for dinner, then finally retired for bed. We were beat, and had a long day planned for Sunday.
On Sunday, we had breakfast, then met the Mudrik's (including 2 of the children!),and walked to work, about a mile. We sat in church and Marek and Elaine translated for us, since it was fully in Czech. Strange,I couldn't understand what was being said, but I still felt the presence of God in that room. A children's choir sang, and one of the songs the worship leaders sang was not only in English, but also one of my VERY favorite songs....and I got extremely emotional as she sang it. We fellowshipped a bit after church, then went to lunch with the Mudrik family. Then,we decided we wanted to go into the city and tour around for a bit. We took the Metro (train)into the city center, and saw amazing sites...and then walked back to the cars from there, uphill. My legs are still sore from the walk, all 9miles of it (though, at this time, the distance is still being disputed). We returned to the hostel, had dinner,and went to bed.
I know this is a very brief description of the trip so far, and I apologize. I have very limited internet time, and want to tell everything, but can't. I will post a picture blog soon, and hopefully, you'll be happy to see some of the sights I was in awe of.
Next time: out first day of work, and pictures!
Also, check THIS LINK to read what the other MO5 teams are doing on their mission trips!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Retreat highlights....I'm tired!
I just returned from a beautiful Women's Retreat weekend with my sisters from church. I got to stay with my new friends, mother and daughter Barbara and April. And while it was a wonderful time away with them, I am WORN OUT!
So, just a few highlights, so I can go an focus on my work (it IS Monday, afterall!).
Tracy Tiernan from 95.1 SHINE FM was our keynote speaker and worship leader for Friday and Saturday...and boy, was she challenging (I was openly sobbing by the end of the first session!). As a worship leader at my church, I was immediately convicted by some of the things she scratched to the surface within me. I have already begun putting her practicals to work.
Sandy Cove Retreat Center is truly a wonderful place (no TVs in the room, so you can focus on the people you came with...I'll admit, this was hard for me, since I usually fall asleep to the TV, and let the sleep timer turn itself off)...HOWEVER, the wall are thin. I could hear my neighbors having regular conversations through the walls, and would be afraid to take my kids to stay in the lodge while visiting there. However, they do have cabins, bunkhouses and campgrounds, so I would take them. Also, this is how my group became known as "The Noisy Girls", lol (but I PROMISE you, we weren't anymore loud than anyone else!)
There was an amazing Commissioning and Annointing Service while we were there, where we were asked to listen to His voice, speak our Mission Fields, and be Commissioned to Go Forth and begin our works. I have been commissioned as the leader of my children in pointing them towards Christ, and I have been commissioned to dedicate my life to the Worship Arts Ministry. I am excited!
Finally, the thing that strikes me most as I think of this weekend is a snippet of a scripture that I memorized years ago, and how it is now burned onto my heart. 1 John 4:18 says "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.".
There is no fear in Love.
There is No Fear in Love.
I woke up thinking about this, and am now sitting here at work, thinking about it as well...
...and drinking this coffee! I'm TIRED! {I will discuss my feelings on this with those who comment :) }
I'll be back later this week, to talk about more things from Team Red, the MO5 team going to Prague. We've got 3 new members that you need to meet...and had a large group meeting, discussing conflict resolution and spiritual warfare...but for now, I need rest.
In the meanwhile...tell me what you think of that quote, "There is no fear in Love." What do you take away from it?
So, just a few highlights, so I can go an focus on my work (it IS Monday, afterall!).
Tracy Tiernan from 95.1 SHINE FM was our keynote speaker and worship leader for Friday and Saturday...and boy, was she challenging (I was openly sobbing by the end of the first session!). As a worship leader at my church, I was immediately convicted by some of the things she scratched to the surface within me. I have already begun putting her practicals to work.
Sandy Cove Retreat Center is truly a wonderful place (no TVs in the room, so you can focus on the people you came with...I'll admit, this was hard for me, since I usually fall asleep to the TV, and let the sleep timer turn itself off)...HOWEVER, the wall are thin. I could hear my neighbors having regular conversations through the walls, and would be afraid to take my kids to stay in the lodge while visiting there. However, they do have cabins, bunkhouses and campgrounds, so I would take them. Also, this is how my group became known as "The Noisy Girls", lol (but I PROMISE you, we weren't anymore loud than anyone else!)
There was an amazing Commissioning and Annointing Service while we were there, where we were asked to listen to His voice, speak our Mission Fields, and be Commissioned to Go Forth and begin our works. I have been commissioned as the leader of my children in pointing them towards Christ, and I have been commissioned to dedicate my life to the Worship Arts Ministry. I am excited!
Finally, the thing that strikes me most as I think of this weekend is a snippet of a scripture that I memorized years ago, and how it is now burned onto my heart. 1 John 4:18 says "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.".
There is no fear in Love.
There is No Fear in Love.
I woke up thinking about this, and am now sitting here at work, thinking about it as well...
...and drinking this coffee! I'm TIRED! {I will discuss my feelings on this with those who comment :) }
I'll be back later this week, to talk about more things from Team Red, the MO5 team going to Prague. We've got 3 new members that you need to meet...and had a large group meeting, discussing conflict resolution and spiritual warfare...but for now, I need rest.
In the meanwhile...tell me what you think of that quote, "There is no fear in Love." What do you take away from it?
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