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My last WorldVenture Spring Retreat was last weekend (Friday and Saturday). This year, we decided to stay close since a few of us had been on mission trips, and most people had other things going on during break (such as … Continue reading →

In Tanzania, I didn’t wear a watch. I barely knew what time anything happened. There was sunrise, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sunset. We planned to start VBS at 9am each morning (I didn’t know what time it was until Wednesday). … Continue reading →

Going to Tanzania, I didn’t bring much stuff. I didn’t bring my laptop, cell phone, camera. Rather than missing those things, I found myself feeling more content and less stressed out. Most days I carried nothing in my hands. Possessions weigh … Continue reading →

Last Supper On Wednesday evening, our last supper in Longido, our group had a special worship service. Sabina, Alex and I (the 3 leaders) washed the feet of all the students. One student later apologized – he hadn’t showered or … Continue reading →

Cool morning mist. Cracked clay ground. Dry river beds. Kilimanjaro at sunrise. Timelessness. Summer rain. Dirt. Loud crickets. Driving on the left side of the road. Honking. Donkeys, goats, chickens crossing the path. Woman carrying 2 chickens and a baby. Skirts, worn … Continue reading →

I’ve always heard stories of travel mishaps and adventures when going to Africa. Our team is no exception. I had a slight fright in the Frankfurt airport when the passport control officer asked me for my German visa. I had … Continue reading →

If all is going according to plan, we should be taking off from the Frankfurt airport right about now. We’ll be landing in Ethiopia sometime Friday morning, then taking a small plane to the Kilimanjaro airport, and taking a bus … Continue reading →

Tomorrow, several groups of students and staff from BFA will be heading out to locations around the world for Spring Break M trips. Tomorrow, I leave for Africa! Please pray for: Health. I’m the acting nurse for the trip, so … Continue reading →

Last weekend, Katrina and I babysat together. It was quite the adventure, instantly becoming a part-time parent of 7 kids. The adventure started before we got there. The afternoon babysitter had to take a trip to the emergency room when … Continue reading →

Here’s another glimpse into the school in Tanzania where I’ll be going in just about 1 month! Update on support: At this point, I have receive about 410 Euros out of the 600 I need to go. Only 190 Euros … Continue reading →