All three of our round 1 teams did make it safely back to the States this week.
Singapore returned as planned and on schedule, spent the night in a hotel in Minneapolis, and was able to attend debriefing day activities in Willmar on Wednesday.
St. Vincent was next to arrive. The team was delayed by a day due to some schedule problems with the airlines. They arrive mid-afternoon on Wednesday. Much of their written debriefing work had been sent ahead for them to do while they were delayed in Puerto Rico, and we had a great time of oral debriefing during the van ride back to Willmar from Minneapolis. The team was still able to give their final concert.
The Honduras team was delayed outside of San Pedro Sula. As a result, their departure itinerary was bumped by an entire day. Accordingly, they didn't land in the US until after 10 pm on the night of debriefing day (meaning they missed it.) Like the St. Vincent team, the Honduras team completed their written debriefing while delayed in San Pedro Sula. We held our oral debriefing at their hotel in the cities. About half of them departed from Minneapolis the next morning while the other half returned to Willmar to meet family and friends, etc.
All the team members have safely departed Willmar for their individual homes now. Thanks, team members, for giving of your time over the last 6 weeks!
Sorry for the delay in posting this news- it's been a busy week!
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Round 1 teams travel update
Here's an update on the return travels of teams SINGAPORE, HONDURAS and ST. VINCENT:
The SINGAPORE team (which traveled the farthest) wins the award for making it back to the States first! They're all here and safe, staying in a hotel in Minneapolis tonight and will return to Willmar on Wednesday.
Our ST. VINCENT team encountered some delays with the airlines and missed their connecting flight out of Puerto Rico (wait, didn't this happen on the way down?? (yes) ). They'll spend the night there and will fly on to Minneapolis on Wednesday (half of them through Chicago, half through Dallas.) They should all arrive in Minneapolis by 5 or so - we hope to have them back in Willmar by 8:00. They'll miss the public Q&A but are working through some closure materials now in Puerto Rico. Hopefully they'll be able to get up on stage and still give their final concert back in Willmar.
The HONDURAS team ran into some transportation difficulties on the ground and was unable to make it to the airport on time. The airline is accommodating them however and they're all set to fly home tomorrow. Unfortunately, they'll miss the public debriefing activities. Please pray for them as we'll be bringing closure to their time during their short stay at the hotel in Minneapolis before they head home on Thursday.
The SINGAPORE team (which traveled the farthest) wins the award for making it back to the States first! They're all here and safe, staying in a hotel in Minneapolis tonight and will return to Willmar on Wednesday.
Our ST. VINCENT team encountered some delays with the airlines and missed their connecting flight out of Puerto Rico (wait, didn't this happen on the way down?? (yes) ). They'll spend the night there and will fly on to Minneapolis on Wednesday (half of them through Chicago, half through Dallas.) They should all arrive in Minneapolis by 5 or so - we hope to have them back in Willmar by 8:00. They'll miss the public Q&A but are working through some closure materials now in Puerto Rico. Hopefully they'll be able to get up on stage and still give their final concert back in Willmar.
The HONDURAS team ran into some transportation difficulties on the ground and was unable to make it to the airport on time. The airline is accommodating them however and they're all set to fly home tomorrow. Unfortunately, they'll miss the public debriefing activities. Please pray for them as we'll be bringing closure to their time during their short stay at the hotel in Minneapolis before they head home on Thursday.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Round 2 training
Members of our three "round 2" summer teams arrived this week and began training for their outreaches with our YFC partners in Guatemala and our YWAM partners in Mexico and Taiwan.
Check out their pages in our "Summer 2007" section for updates and pictures, and please pray for them! The teams depart on July 25.
Our round 1 teams will be returning next week! Check out info on their debriefing concert by going to the summer page- come out if you're local!
Check out their pages in our "Summer 2007" section for updates and pictures, and please pray for them! The teams depart on July 25.
Our round 1 teams will be returning next week! Check out info on their debriefing concert by going to the summer page- come out if you're local!
Friday, June 22, 2007
Saint Vincent team arrives
Computer difficulties at United Airlines kept the team from reaching their final destination on time, but they have finally made it, according to an e-mail from YFC this morning.
The team spend the night on Wednesday in San Juan, Puerto Rico because delays kept them from making their connection to St. Vincent. United took care of them, however, and they made it to St. Vincent the next evening.
Much of their equipment has been delayed, which was expected, so YFC is helping to secure some other gear for them until theirs shows up. They are hopeful that the next few flights from San Juan will bring everything over.
The team spend the night on Wednesday in San Juan, Puerto Rico because delays kept them from making their connection to St. Vincent. United took care of them, however, and they made it to St. Vincent the next evening.
Much of their equipment has been delayed, which was expected, so YFC is helping to secure some other gear for them until theirs shows up. They are hopeful that the next few flights from San Juan will bring everything over.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Singapore reports safe arrival
A call from Carolyn at 11:30am Central time informs us that the Singapore team has touched down safely and met their contacts. They need to chase down one piece of missing equipment, but otherwise all is well!
St. Vincent departs
The Saint Vincent team has successfully checked in and cleared security for the first flight on their three-leg journey to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. We'll post information on their progress as we're made aware.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Honduras and Singapore teams checked in
The Honduras team checked in very early this morning without a hitch! Team leader Willie Moon has called to let us know that the team has made it safely to Houston, where they will board the second and last leg of their journey to San Pedro Sula.
Later in the morning, the Singapore team also successfully checked in. Team Leader Carolyn Ballinger has called from Chicago to report that they have made their connection there as well, which means they've managed to avoid the weather delays that have impacted many flights through Chicago.
Praise God that these two teams are underway! The Saint Vincent team will be heading to a hotel near the airport tonight as they have an early checkin tomorrow.
Later in the morning, the Singapore team also successfully checked in. Team Leader Carolyn Ballinger has called from Chicago to report that they have made their connection there as well, which means they've managed to avoid the weather delays that have impacted many flights through Chicago.
Praise God that these two teams are underway! The Saint Vincent team will be heading to a hotel near the airport tonight as they have an early checkin tomorrow.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Summer teams in training!
Members of our three "round 1" summer teams arrived this week and began training for their outreaches with our YFC partners in Singapore, Honduras and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Check out their pages in our "Summer 2007" section for updates and pictures, and please pray for them! The teams depart on June 19.
Our round 2 teams will arrive to begin their training shortly thereafter on July 10! Check back for their updates after that time.
Check out their pages in our "Summer 2007" section for updates and pictures, and please pray for them! The teams depart on June 19.
Our round 2 teams will arrive to begin their training shortly thereafter on July 10! Check back for their updates after that time.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Fulltime Final Concert June 10
Our 2006-2007 fulltime teams will give their final concerts in a joint presentation at First Baptist Church in Willmar, MN on June 10 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend this time of celebration of their ministry journey over the last 9 months.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Announcing 2007 Summer ministry plans!
We're excited to be able to publicly announce our ministry plans for this summer!
We'll be mobilizing 6 summer teams this year who will work with Youth for Christ partners in Guatemala, Honduras, Singapore and St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and YWAM partners in Mexico and Taiwan.
Our first three teams (Round 1: Honduras, Singapore, St. Vinvent) will begin their training in Willmar on June 5th and depart for their overseas locations on June 18th. They will return to the U.S. and host their public debriefing concerts in Willmar on July 17.
Our second three teams (Round 2: Guatemala, Mexico, Taiwan) will begin their training in Willmar on July 10 and depart for their overseas locations on July 25. They will return to the U.S. and host their public debriefing concerts in Willmar on August 21.
Please join us in prayer for these team members and the outreaches they'll be a part of. We'll be posting more details about the debriefing concerts on our website closer to the actual date.
We'll be mobilizing 6 summer teams this year who will work with Youth for Christ partners in Guatemala, Honduras, Singapore and St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and YWAM partners in Mexico and Taiwan.
Our first three teams (Round 1: Honduras, Singapore, St. Vinvent) will begin their training in Willmar on June 5th and depart for their overseas locations on June 18th. They will return to the U.S. and host their public debriefing concerts in Willmar on July 17.
Our second three teams (Round 2: Guatemala, Mexico, Taiwan) will begin their training in Willmar on July 10 and depart for their overseas locations on July 25. They will return to the U.S. and host their public debriefing concerts in Willmar on August 21.
Please join us in prayer for these team members and the outreaches they'll be a part of. We'll be posting more details about the debriefing concerts on our website closer to the actual date.
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