Another busy Sunday

Most of the New York team was able to make it to all three church services today to be commissioned. Pastor Lyall announced that we would be leaving this weekend, a bit about what we would be doing and then prayed for us. I was very proud to have the team stand up in front of the congregation since most of them haven't been on a trip with Bethany before, which is the whole point of Bethany's trips. To expose people to the mission field! We leave in 5 days!

Fay boy (far left above) did a great job with the solo this morning. What he didn't know was that the solo continued in the foyer after the choir chimed in, because they had his mic turned WAY up out there. Nice harmony dude :-) Took me ten minutes to find the correct spelling of foyer btw, and that's probably not even what that area is called.



These guys popped up in the office sometime this weekend. Pastor Daniel had some quiet time with his raisin friends from the 80's.







I want this guy's job. I think this is all he does Sunday mornings.







After church, the NYC team had one final serious meeting to discuss our departure this Saturday, and get any other questions and logistics out. Why is Erika ALWAYS sticking her tongue out!?!



Can you believe I waited this long to tell you that MAYA IS BACK?!!!! Jed brought her back Saturday night, but I didn't get to see her until after a long morning on Sunday. She's with us for a week while her fam is out of town. Happy Birthday Marla!!

It was obvious that volleyball interest was light today, so Maya got to tag along as I went to the courts to wait on any players who might show up. David and Jeffrey showed, so we had a nice chat.






Maya got to handle the gears on the way back home. Who will be the first to notice the scary part of this picture?




This was the final week of feast at church. Lots of people showed up.




Kari was quite proud of fitting 17 tables in the gym. :-) This is a great "before" picture.






And here's the "after" picture.





Thank you for the gorgeous smile Marilyn!


Joel....punk!


Jeremy (right) did another fantastic job with the main course...meatball subs!!