Ramping Up!

Sawubona!
Happy 2013 to all of you.  As the calendar rolls over to a new year, we find ourselves already just four months away from our departure date.  And with that, we have kicked our preparation efforts into the next gear.  Throughout the upcoming weeks we hope to provide you with updates on all the progress, successes, and needs of our sub-committees so that you too may have the opportunity to partner with us along the way.

With that said, let us get all of you up to speed.  As previously alluded to, our mission team has divided into several sub committees, each committee taking on the challenge of ensuring adequate preparation for our trip.  Our Supplies team  has already begun making their lists and checking them thrice (once extra for good measure) to ensure we don't forget a single item when we leave.  As we get closer to our leave of absence, we hope to keep you informed of any items we may be in need of, just in case you may be that one individual with the connections to obtain discounted medical supplies, shoes, or 200 yo-yos! (We might not actually need 200 yo-yos on this trip, but they would sure keep me entertained during the 26 hours of travel).

Our Sponsorship team has identified several additional children at the carepoint in need of sponsorship and are working tirelessly to ensure no child is left un-sponsored.  If you are interested in the opportunity of sponsoring a child at our carepoint in Mkhombokati, please visit our Global Outreach page.

The Wonderful Logistics team has accomplished the difficult task of securing plane tickets to transport our entire crew to and from Swaziland, which in itself is no small task.  If you feel so inclined to do so at your computer, please give them a round of applause (nevermind if everyone else in the coffee shop gives you an odd look).

Lastly for this post, I will mention our Fun Team (the name I bestowed upon the VBS/PreSchool/Games committee).  They have already commenced preparing a lesson plan.  Without giving too much away right now, I will give you the insider scoop that they will be following the life of a pretty famous king of the Old Testament.  Look for the pictures to follow our trip for all the fun.

Once again, we appreciate your willingness to Journey With Us as we prepare to embark on this amazing opportunity.  We ask you keep us and the children in Swaziland in your prayers, that this trip may be glorifying to God and will further his kingdom here on earth.  If at any point you care to find out more about this mission, or would like to get involved, just click here! And if any of you feel so led to participate with us financially, we would gratefully appreciate your support.

Thank you everyone, talk to you soon!

Tyler O.