Crossroads Bible Church, Team Holland 2006 Official Blog Site
Dates of our trip: July 12--July 30, 2006.
The team has been assembled and preparing since January, 2006.
Departing Flight Information July 12: British Air Flight #2192, Departing DFW 4:20PM. Arriving London Gatwick 7:20AM. Connecting flight from London Heathrow, British Airways flight #434 to Amsterdam Schipol arriving 1:45PM.
Return Flight Information July 30: British Air Flight #8110, Departing Amsterdam Schipol 7:00AM, arriving London Gatwick 7:10AM. Conntecting flight from London Gatwick, British Airways flight #2193 to Dallas/Fort Worth arriving 2:30PM.
You can also use the links on each of these sights to find out even more information!
In order to prepare for the nature of direct outreach in a postmodern culture, our team read the book "How Should We Live Then" by Colson & Pearcy. It's an excellent read for an introduction to worldviews, their effects and their results.
Some of the most influential books on the subject of postmodernism would be by Francis A. Schaeffer, including "The God Who Is There," "Escape From Reason," & "How Should We Then Live" (which obviously influenced Colson). If you're interested in some basic quotes on postmodernism, you can get them here:
2003: Brent McKinney, Rob Edwards, Deb Stevenson, Jess Semmelbeck, Liz Stevenson, Alicia Garcia, Jude Miniat, Christy Thrasher, Abby Lorenc, Cristina MacGilvra, Matt Eaton, Justin Bascue, Faith Oldenburg, Kayti Edwards, Kim Church.
2006: Brent McKinney, Steve Davis, Debbie Schmidt, Michelle Davis, Thomas Egbert, Schuyler Crabtree, Kayla Russell, Alex Ehrich, Keila Lorenc, Bailey Price, Olivia Schmidt, Maria MacGilvra, Alicia Garcia
First and foremost, this trip is 17 days long and for many team members it's the longest they've been away from home. We'd love to hear from you, so feel free to check back often and comment by clicking on the spaces beneath each entry!
Secondly, pray for the team members and those they'll come in contact with. This ministry is entirely relational...and each day we'll simply be waking up and trying to find someone to share the Gospel with. We'd truly appreciate your thoughts and prayers!
Finally, when this team left, we were short of our financial goals. If you're so inclined to donate, simply go to the church website and click on "contact us," send an e-mail saying you'd like to contribute, and you'll be given the necessary instructions.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Psalm 67 has been on my mind a lot this trip. I forgot how nice it is to have quiet time sitting out in the Dutch grass watching everyone bike by and occasionally seeing someone you recognize. I've been so encouraged by everyone else on this trip. You see i was feeling a little guilty about coming since my grandfather's health is rapidly declining and chances are he will not be on this earth by the time i return to Texas. It is good to be encouraged.
God is so good. Today i was holding down the house and trying to work on my Bible study for Youth Contact next week. Trying being the key word as my indecisivness is coming out with choosing which passage to use in a lesson! I am praying God makes it more evident to me as to what words to use and say. Anyways, I decided to meet up with Mish, Kayla and Olivia downtown. They were talking with two girls so i joined them for a bit. Then i saw Maartien and Vera from the jounger youth as well. It is reminding me how precious time is and I want to use it all to the fullest. Tomorrow morning is church at the EKV again. Chris Chapman has already recruited me to help with sound and chair set-up. Just like old times! Honestly I don't mind and am glad to be asked again. I love being able to serve the congregation this way. Brett broke his leg sailing last week so it left the crew a little short-handed. He rolled 40 minuates to the scouting building last night in his wheelchair! God truly has worked in his heart for the better this past year and it is totally evident.
Alex is right though...i don't speak any language fluently (including English) but i am ok with that. Keep praying for God to soften the hearts of the Dutch we have met and still have yet to. You are all in my prayers as well. Thanks for your support and encouragement too. May He continue to bless you to be a blessing. Be encouraged!
--alicia
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