Archive for July 2007
First Cov Senior High Mexico Missions Trip
Posted by Alongside Missions
July 10-18, 2007. Keep up-to-date with blogs from the field!
Posted: July 8th, 2007 under Mexico.
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First Covenant Rockford Youth Group 2007 Mexico Trip
Posted by Darla
Twenty-six people leave tomorrow, July 10 for Valle Hermoso, Mexico. The first ones leave at 4:10 A.M.! Pray for save transportation and easy border crossing.
Check the blog for daily updates.
Darla
Posted: July 9th, 2007 under Missions Blog, Mexico.
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Blogs and More Blogs…
Posted by Alongside Missions
In addition to the updates right here at AlongsideMissions.org, be sure to watch Jim & Barb Mikrut’s blog for their updates on the First Cov Youth Mexico Mission too! You can access their site directly at www.freewebs.com/overthebordermissions or click on “Mikrut Family Blog” under links in the right-hand column of this page.
Posted: July 10th, 2007 under Missions Blog, Mexico.
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Rockford Team Arrives in Harlingen, Texas
Posted by Darla
The phone call came in at 3:50 p.m. Everyone arrived safely. All the luggage arrived too, which is always a blessing!
They will “head for the border” and enjoy their first “real ” Mexican meal tonight.
Until later,
Darla
Posted: July 10th, 2007 under Missions Blog, Mexico.
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Green Lights at the Border!
Posted by Darla
Keith called to say that all three vehicles crossed with green lights at the border. Jim’s Durango was loaded with paint……so in the Durango, and two vans they loaded 30 people and all the luggage in. He said it was like putting a gallon of paint in a quart jar
Praise the Lord for […]
Posted: July 10th, 2007 under Missions Blog, Mexico.
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First day news
Posted by Darla
Barb Mikrut has posted a report on the teams first day.
On the right hand side of this page, go down until you see “links”. Click on “Mikrut Family Blog” to view her report.
Posted: July 12th, 2007 under Missions Blog, Mexico.
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Wednesday/Thursday
Posted by Darla
I finally received a phone call from Keith tonight. His cell phone which worked great last trip is not picking up a signal this trip. So the conversation was pretty one sided as he tried to talk over a lot of static on the line.
He said everyone is well. Yesterday they painted Pastor Blass’ Church, today they […]
Posted: July 12th, 2007 under Missions Blog, Mexico.
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Friday
Posted by Darla
Keith reports that the weather is beautiful, not a cloud in the sky and always a breeze. Everyone is doing great.
Today the team worked in Impalme. They put in 13 windows and 3 doors on a Church there. They have now finished painting four Churches.
Tomorrow they will enjoy a “Sports and Cultural Exchange” with the Mexican […]
Posted: July 13th, 2007 under Missions Blog, Mexico.
Comments: 1
Saturday Night
Posted by Darla
Keith reports that the weather is still beautiful and that everyone is doing fine.
This was the “Sports Day” with well over 100 young people attending. The games included volleyball, baseball, football, and even a bag race. Food was provided by our Youth team.
Tonight they are gathering in Fellowship Hall at Nueva Vida for a cultural […]
Posted: July 14th, 2007 under Missions Blog, Mexico.
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Monday
Posted by Darla
I talked to Keith today. The team was at the Market in Nuevo Progresso.
Barb Mikrut wrote a great report on her blog. Just scroll down to ”Mikrut Family” on the right side of our Blog page to access their website. Click on Blog for the report.
It looks like the team will be home Wednesday evening, we’re guessing 7:30ish if […]
Posted: July 16th, 2007 under Missions Blog, Mexico.
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