Hey!

This one will be short. It's after 1am and this is the first chance I've had to blog. We have had a very full day. After worship this morning, we were able to eat lunch at the church with the pastors, translators, and their families. Lunch was soup, chicken and mashed potatoes. Good stuff! After lunch, we took some time to share as a team back at the house. Some good stuff was shared, and it was very obvious that God is moving in our midst. I finally had a chance to read all of your comments from the blog, and the team got to see the videos from the past few days. This evening, we were involved in the Sunday night service. Taylor, Reina, and Dani shared testimonies. The entire team sang Here I am to Worship in American (as Emily would say). Emily and Dez sang Lord I Lift Your Name on High in Romanian, and Mandy sang How Great is Our God as a solo. The service was over 2 hours long. I'm beginning to think that Pastor Larry doesn't really preach all that long. LOL! We still aren't sure if we will have internet access at the camp, so this may be my last post until next Saturday.

Oh! Kiersten talked to her parents about being baptized while she is here! We're having a baptism service in the river at camp. Woohoo!

We miss everybody out there!

Michael

The trip so far,

has been fun.

Whether sleeping on the plane,

or snoring in a car.

Someone is always laughing,

or smiling,

and lately,

lots of crying.

Good byes have been very sad,

but in the future,

the memories will make us glad.

Whenever they cross our mind,

a smile will come.

Probably a tear or two,

and we'll remember the love that grew.

In those three days,

a love was made true,

a love they never knew.

A love made by hugs and relentless prayer,

for all they needed,

was someone to care.

Before we know it,

we'll be heading home.

And some will never come back.

Most of us will end up in Michigan,

all but Michael :(,

but at least we now can speak a little Romanian.

Now,

another week awaits.

Full of friendships to make,

and new memories to create.

Please pray for us all,

to hear God's voice,

spread his love,

and answer when He calls.

Love you Mom, Dad, and Nate. Hope all is well in Battle Creek and in Osage. Been praying for you. Also, I miss you Rachel Bergland, my future sister-in-law.

Taylor