Yesterday we arrived in Southend! Father Mark met us in LaRonge. We had a team meeting there in which Father Mark said in his prayer for us to strive to have gentle and joyful hearts. Follow the footsteps of Jesus into the heart of the children....and so here we are.
Within 20 minutes of arriving we had Southend kids at the house ready to greet and hang out with us. It was like a big family reunion! Father Marks house was full! Full with people (about 25 of us), full of laughter, and reminiscing. Linda Knutson couldn't join us this year but she sent two photo albums with pictures from last year. Everyone loved seeing them!
We worshiped with Father Mark and his congregation today. It was a full Church and some of the Southend kids even came and sat with us. Today is a day of kick baseball, swimming, cliff jumping, face painting, nail painting, and a tour of the town. Tonight we will distribute flyers door to door inviting the kids of Southend to our VBS which will start tomorrow.
Unloading and wondering why we brought so much!
The Southend kids arrive before the bags are unpacked
Father Mark in his Caribou Vestment
Father Mark's House and the Church
Great pictures! Glad the trip is going smoothly. We will be praying for the mission team, Father Mark and the people of Southend.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear you all arrived safely. I am touched by all the photos and am remembering last years trip. What a warm welcome you all received. Glad everyone is enjoying the photo albums.
ReplyDeleteHave fun! God is with you always!
Linda Knutson