YEAH A PHONE CALL!!!!

YEAH A PHONE CALL!! I just thought I'd give it a try and it went through! We were both surprised! (although I don't know what international roaming may cost....I may be taking donations!) It was very encouraging to hear Rob's voice as he was having such a good time. I think I was most worried that they were discouraged - but that is not at all what I got. They had worked on building the bunk beds all day and interacted with some of the people. They were able to take a scenic drive up to see the waterfalls, then the owner of the encampment where they are staying had a really nice fajita dinner for them. Rob said that the hotel owner is going above and beyond to take care of them and make everything so nice. He even called some of his friends who play the guitar and some flute thingy to come in for entertainment during dinner. He said they were playing all of the oldies - Boston, etc. and the kids were diggin' it. Tiffany even requested "Hotel California" and they busted it out! He said that the kids had a GREAT time.
They had a sweet time of prayer last night, as well. Rob does something that we call "the chair" which he uses to minister to students. A chair is placed in the center of the room and anyone who needs prayer sits in the chair. The other students (as led) gather around and pray over that student. Rob was touched by the students willingness to minister to one another.
As for today, the plan was to go to two different villages, I believe.

NOTICE: The link on the right to "American Gringo Ryan's" website on Creel. Ryan has a ministry building water wells. There are some great Creel photos and it will give you an idea of where they are. http://www.downinmexico.org/creel.html

Prayer needs for the day/week:

• You may or may not have heard that Bradly Kuhn lost his grandmother over the weekend. Please be in prayer for the Kuhn family - esp. for Bradly. It was decided that Bradly remain on the trip - but we know that it is difficult to be away from family at a time like this.

Also pray for :

• good weather and safe passage today to the villages.
• the health of several of the students and Byron who are not feeling 100%.
• the team to have the opportunity to minister to many.
• spiritual growth and maturity as our group gives to the Lord.
• encouragement, endurance, patience and strength as they face challenges.

OUR GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!