Well, we're in the final stretch. The team is packing their gear and saying their emotional goodbyes to many family members and friends. In the wee hours of Thursday morning, we'll meet at a Timmys somewhere in the Fruitland area. How come all of these mission ventures start off in the wee hours?
Kathy has made all the prepartions at the YWAM Base and in Belize in general. We have our own house and will cook all of our own meals. Both wireless and DSL have been installed, so we're set to go.
The HD team will have a departing assembly on Wednesday morning. They are nervous, but inspite of all that, will share who they are, why they are going, and what they hope to get out of the venture.
There are some Short Term Placment blogs posted prior to this entry. All team members were evaluated, and there was nothing but high praise all around. Only one member was slightly injuried. Praise God that that is all we had.
So here we go!
You'll hear next from us in Belize, and we'll send some long overdue pictures.
Dios te Bendiga!
The Belize Coop Gang!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
It's So Close You Can Smell It!
Well, we're in the final stretch. The team is packing their gear and saying their emotional goodbyes to many family members and friends. In the wee hours of Thursday morning, we'll meet at a Timmys somewhere in the Fruitland area. How come all of these mission ventures start off in the wee hours?
Kathy has made all the prepartions at the YWAM Base and in Belize in general. We have our own house and will cook all of our own meals. Both wireless and DSL have been installed, so we're set to go.
The HD team will have a departing assembly on Wednesday morning. They are nervous, but inspite of all that, will share who they are, why they are going, and what they hope to get out of the venture.
There are some Short Term Placment blogs posted prior to this entry. All team members were evaluated, and there was nothing but high praise all around. Only one member was slightly injuried. Praise God that that is all we had.
So here we go!
You'll here next from us in Belize, and we'll send some long overdue pictures.
Dios te Bendiga!
The Belize Coop Gang!
Kathy has made all the prepartions at the YWAM Base and in Belize in general. We have our own house and will cook all of our own meals. Both wireless and DSL have been installed, so we're set to go.
The HD team will have a departing assembly on Wednesday morning. They are nervous, but inspite of all that, will share who they are, why they are going, and what they hope to get out of the venture.
There are some Short Term Placment blogs posted prior to this entry. All team members were evaluated, and there was nothing but high praise all around. Only one member was slightly injuried. Praise God that that is all we had.
So here we go!
You'll here next from us in Belize, and we'll send some long overdue pictures.
Dios te Bendiga!
The Belize Coop Gang!
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Travelling All Over the Map!
Well, Opa and I are back home again from travelling from Jarvis to Holland Marsh to visit all the team members in their placements. We simply had an excellent time. What a privilege it was to see the team in such a wide assortment of placements being humble servants in the name of Jesus.
No matter where we went, the people in charge had high praise for the team members and didn't ever want to see them go. They were, however, very impressed by their participation in the Belize Coop Program.
On our journey we found:
-Lindsay working in a classroom at Calvin Christian in Hamilton
-Ben and Meghan surrounded by students at Dundas Christian
-Liesl working at a vet clinic in Lynden
-Nathaniel surrounded by students at Brantford Christian
-Elena serving hot chocolate at the Winter Carnival at Holland Marsh Christian
-Hannah leading fitness activities at the Holland Christian Homes in Brampton
-Rachel surrounded by students doing art in a public school in Brampton
We visited but missed:
-Emily providing Valentine's entertainment at the Christian nursing home in Burlington.
-Nathan working in the office at Voice for the Martyrs
-Nicholas doing carpentry at a seniors home in Toronto
-Laura working with students at Timothy Christian in Rexdale
-Rachelle working with young students at Willowdale Chrisitian
-Aislin cutting hair in a senior's home in Mississauga close to where I was born and raised
Those we still have to visit are Alexandrea, Stan, and Lauren. They can run and hide, but we'll find them. Not to boast, but Rick and I never did get lost even though some of our friends might wish we would from time to time.
We also had an excellent Parent Information Evening at Toronto on Thursday night. Two of our students, Laura and Nicholas did incredible DVD Power Point presentations at the meeting.
Thank you, also, for your excellent encouragement and support!
Kathy and Omar are still putting the final touches on the operations in Belize. Boy, do those placements look great. They have done a herculean effort on our behalf.
We are truly blessed.
One more week of placements, then packing and tearful goodbyes, and we will rendezvous in the wee hours of the morning at a Timmy's in Fruitland. It may be our last sampling of this Canadian icon until we return. Maybe we could shove a few tins in our luggage for our Canada celebrations in Belize.
Blessings as you all are!
K!
No matter where we went, the people in charge had high praise for the team members and didn't ever want to see them go. They were, however, very impressed by their participation in the Belize Coop Program.
On our journey we found:
-Lindsay working in a classroom at Calvin Christian in Hamilton
-Ben and Meghan surrounded by students at Dundas Christian
-Liesl working at a vet clinic in Lynden
-Nathaniel surrounded by students at Brantford Christian
-Elena serving hot chocolate at the Winter Carnival at Holland Marsh Christian
-Hannah leading fitness activities at the Holland Christian Homes in Brampton
-Rachel surrounded by students doing art in a public school in Brampton
We visited but missed:
-Emily providing Valentine's entertainment at the Christian nursing home in Burlington.
-Nathan working in the office at Voice for the Martyrs
-Nicholas doing carpentry at a seniors home in Toronto
-Laura working with students at Timothy Christian in Rexdale
-Rachelle working with young students at Willowdale Chrisitian
-Aislin cutting hair in a senior's home in Mississauga close to where I was born and raised
Those we still have to visit are Alexandrea, Stan, and Lauren. They can run and hide, but we'll find them. Not to boast, but Rick and I never did get lost even though some of our friends might wish we would from time to time.
We also had an excellent Parent Information Evening at Toronto on Thursday night. Two of our students, Laura and Nicholas did incredible DVD Power Point presentations at the meeting.
Thank you, also, for your excellent encouragement and support!
Kathy and Omar are still putting the final touches on the operations in Belize. Boy, do those placements look great. They have done a herculean effort on our behalf.
We are truly blessed.
One more week of placements, then packing and tearful goodbyes, and we will rendezvous in the wee hours of the morning at a Timmy's in Fruitland. It may be our last sampling of this Canadian icon until we return. Maybe we could shove a few tins in our luggage for our Canada celebrations in Belize.
Blessings as you all are!
K!
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Arden Retreat!
Well, the team survived 5 days in a reclusive ranch far up on the Canadian Shield north of Kingston. We arrive safely late Monday afternoon after a 5 hour journey. With the weather being so cold, much of the time was spent inside.
The virtual classroom was very effective and relaxed. All you heard was the clicking of the key boards. So far we are paperless.
We also jelled as a team. It's amazing how God chooses the same types of students to go on such a program as this. We've got the techies, the artists, the writers, the public speakers etc.
After completing all of the mandatory hours for the In class Session, the gang helped to cut and cord word for the wood boiler that keeps the ranch buildings warm. Some of the team members went out every hour to keep it stoked. When we first came, we had no idea we had to do this. The end result was that the boys room became a freezer during their first night in.
All 12 of the girls were pressed into the same bunk room. There was barely enough room to move, but they're all still good friends. Three months, however, is a totally different story, but they've had a taste.
The rest of the time was spent eating delicious home cooked meals, skating, horse back riding, playing spoons, and watching movies. Got to love this kind of school. It will be hard to return to the regular classroom.
Now, we're off to the 2 week placements.
Before we sign off, we want to express a big thank you to all those that prepared wonderful meals and for the drivers and those who drove us up or lent us their vehicles. They include:
1. The teBrakes
2. Mr. Gringhuis
3. Mrs. deVet
4. Mrs. Scott
5. Mr. Demoor
6. Mrs. Smele
The virtual classroom was very effective and relaxed. All you heard was the clicking of the key boards. So far we are paperless.
We also jelled as a team. It's amazing how God chooses the same types of students to go on such a program as this. We've got the techies, the artists, the writers, the public speakers etc.
After completing all of the mandatory hours for the In class Session, the gang helped to cut and cord word for the wood boiler that keeps the ranch buildings warm. Some of the team members went out every hour to keep it stoked. When we first came, we had no idea we had to do this. The end result was that the boys room became a freezer during their first night in.
All 12 of the girls were pressed into the same bunk room. There was barely enough room to move, but they're all still good friends. Three months, however, is a totally different story, but they've had a taste.
The rest of the time was spent eating delicious home cooked meals, skating, horse back riding, playing spoons, and watching movies. Got to love this kind of school. It will be hard to return to the regular classroom.
Now, we're off to the 2 week placements.
Before we sign off, we want to express a big thank you to all those that prepared wonderful meals and for the drivers and those who drove us up or lent us their vehicles. They include:
1. The teBrakes
2. Mr. Gringhuis
3. Mrs. deVet
4. Mrs. Scott
5. Mr. Demoor
6. Mrs. Smele
Virtual Classroom a Reality!
"No more classrooms, no more books, no more teachers...dirty looks!
Welcome to the Virtual Classroom where the old song is becoming very much a reality.
The Belize Coop students are at present technologically connected with students working from the Redeemer College library, the TD library and possibly some homes. Together they are gathering information on Belize and sending it to their teammates to be compiled in a very professional power-point presentation. These final results will be presented at our upcoming retreat at Circle Square Ranch in Arden, Ontario.
It's awesome being paperless for that is our intent from here on in!
Keep praying for the team as they gather from both schools. Hopefully, they will no longer be two but now one team.
Welcome to the Virtual Classroom where the old song is becoming very much a reality.
The Belize Coop students are at present technologically connected with students working from the Redeemer College library, the TD library and possibly some homes. Together they are gathering information on Belize and sending it to their teammates to be compiled in a very professional power-point presentation. These final results will be presented at our upcoming retreat at Circle Square Ranch in Arden, Ontario.
It's awesome being paperless for that is our intent from here on in!
Keep praying for the team as they gather from both schools. Hopefully, they will no longer be two but now one team.
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