This is our TEAm (in front from left to right): Lauren and Tineka (USA), Emily (England), Ada (Germany) and in the back from left to right: Julian (Switzerland), Sonja and Endre (Germany) and Birgit (Austria).
We have kept very busy this last week training and preparing ourselves for the next two months of adventure. There has been quite a bit of book training which has proved very helpful as we learn how to minister to others just like Jesus. We have also had a few opportunities to practice our people skills and talking to strangers. Our TEAm visited a church on Sunday and joined them for lunch after the service. This was our first real chance to talk to people we didn’t know. Later in the week, we were split into four teams and sent out into the city to practice what we had learned. Each thing we had to do involved talking to people we didn’t know. Each group member came back with great stories and an understanding that it doesn’t really matter how far we get in life, as long as we love others. We are quickly realizing that building and cultivating relationships with people should be a priority in life. By truly investing ourselves in people, we are able to share our happiness and love for Jesus with them. This is our number one goal for the next two months.
We also had the chance to go on a trial tramp early on in the week. It rained most of the time, so now we are all experts and prepared for every kind of weather that might be sent our way! The short time we spent out in the bush was a great bonding experience for the TEAm as we enjoyed God’s creation together.
Tomorrow we are heading out from Papakura for the next eight weeks! We will be traveling all over both the North and South Islands and having all sorts of adventures! Please keep praying for us as we spread Jesus’ love all over!
P.S. This is how you cross rivers in New Zealand...
5 comments:
Hi Tea 05, may God bless you on your adventure with Him around NZ. Take every opportunity to share with others and also to learn from each other. Have fun. Ruth TEA02/09
Hy everyone!! My name is Bellanie and I was on TEA for exactly 2 years. And I m so happy that an Austrian Girl is with in the team.It was a really great time- and please enjoyed every single day- it goes so fast.
I will bless you with love, with kindness, with hope , with power,with wisdom, in the name of Jesus Christ.
you will be a blessing for the peoples!!!
Kia Ora, Gang take full advantage of every second you have in New Zealand and have your eyes on Jesus and hearts wide open to embrace grace, and share it with you TEAm mates and the special people that are the "Kiwis' well keep warm, drink lot's of tea and milo, do some tim tam slams, and step out of your comfort zones and make Jesus Christ Famous for the next eight weeks, I'll be praying for you, I look forward to worshiping with you one day if not on earth on heaven's shores! Love,
Tyler TEA 02/09
Hey Tineka,
Its Jonathan and Aisha! The pictures look awesome,and we are happy you are having a good time.
We miss you! Wish we were there! Hope you're having a great adventure.
Wea are praying for you back home in CT.
See you soon! :)
I really hope there is one in 2010 I am waiting everyday to see if its posted so I can sign up for it! I wish I was there with youa ll now. Make the most of every opportunity!
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