Monday, June 8, 2009

Belize Prayer Requests

Day 1: Saturday

Travel Day - in the morning the team will be on the road to Houston for the departure of the international flight. After landing in Belize City, the team will make the long road trip south to Punta Gorda.
Things to Pray for:
  • Safety, protection and patience on this very long day.
  • Success in getting the team and equipment to the Houston airport and through Customs & Immigration after landing.
  • That each member of the team is open and eager to be used as Gods servant over the next week.
  • An excitement among the team to listen to & act on God's Word.

Day 2: Sunday

The team will visit the village of Boom Creek for their first performance followed by a meeting with a Garifuna Youth Group.

Things to Pray for:

  • An eagerness to serve and demonstrate God's love toward the different people groups that they come into contact with.
  • Patience & flexibility with scheduling changes.
  • Protection and proper operation of the generator & other equipment that is necessary for the performances.
  • A growing sense that God has something special planned for the trip.

Day 3: Monday

The team will be performing for hundreds of children at the Punta Gorda Methodist School.

Things to Pray for:

  • Open hearts of the children as well as the adults at the school.
  • The health and stamina of the team as they perform in the drastic heat and humidity.
  • Determination to do whatever it takes to reach people for Jesus.

Day 4: Tuesday

The team will travel to the village of San Pedro Columbia, the largest Kekchi Maya village in Belize, for a performance at the school. In the afternoon, the team will visit the Mayan ruins of Lubaantun.

Things to Pray for:

  • Willing and receptive hearts for the students & staff at the school.
  • Safety as the team travels along the dirt & grass roads.
  • Freedom from crankiness & good attitudes for everyone!

Day 5: Wednesday

The team will be traveling to Jalacte, along Belize's most southwestern border with Guatemala, to perform at the village school. In the afternoon the team will enjoy the refreshing waters of San Antonio Waterfall as a respite from the heat of the day.

Things to Pray for:

  • Traveling mercies in this remote region.
  • A warm reception to the Gospel message in the villages.
  • That the name of the Lord would be glorified.
  • Each team member to experience a personal touch from the Savior.

Day 6: Thursday

Travel Day - pack up and leave Punta Gorda traveling north. The team will perform at San Ramon village school. Later they will head across the peninsula to Placencia to experience the coastal side of Belize.

Things to Pray for:

  • Safety, rest and reflection of the mission trip.
  • Open hearts within the team to Gods future call on their lives.

Day 7: Friday

A day of rest enjoying the beauty of God's creation on both land & sea.

Things to Pray for:

  • For great weather and safety during the day's activities.
  • Willingness within the team to encourage & minister to one another.

Day 8: Saturday

Travel Day - leave Placencia early in the morning traveling back to Belize City airport for the international flight home.

Things to Pray for:

  • Getting the team & equipment to the airport and loaded.
  • Smooth sailing through U.S. Customs & Immigration.
  • Safety on the road from Houston back home.
  • A Good night's rest for all!

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