http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/ Our driving focus through missions is to fulfill the principles set out in Acts 1:8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:08:41 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Village Bible Church || Aurora | Indian Creek | Sugar Grove | IL http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/coming-to-a-close/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/coming-to-a-close/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:08:40 GMT It’s been a whirlwind tour… and a very meaningful time of ministry. Thanks so much for everyone for following us along the way… reading our blog entries, looking and “liking” pix, sending comments, and just ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/abiding-in-christ-in-uganda/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/abiding-in-christ-in-uganda/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:11:58 GMT I will now be better prepared to speak at school to my unbelieving friends and to more people than I was used to speaking in front of before I came. My own message (that I preached here from John 15) has spoken tome. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/pastor-training-needed/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/pastor-training-needed/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:15:02 GMT Yesterday, January 11, I talked with a local youth worker named Aaron. He is in Kapchurwa for a pastor's conference, but he came with us to the youth conference because his passion is for young people. As we drove, I asked him ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/weve-made-it-to-uganda/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/weve-made-it-to-uganda/ Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:26:06 GMT Thanks to everyone for praying for us while we're gone to Uganda this next two weeks… We've got a packed ministry schedule and look forward to telling you more about it as it unfolds. We spend the day today traveling from the capital of Kampala to the south-west region of the country, now we're getting ready to settle in for the night in Kabale (Ka-bah'-ley). So far the jet-lag has not hit us too bad at all… http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/off-to-uganda/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/off-to-uganda/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:35:23 GMT God has placed the pieces together and today we sent off off a small team to Uganda to teach at the Bible conference in Uganda we were invited to participate in earlier this year. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/experiencing-real-missionary-life-with-the-kehns--august-21-26/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/experiencing-real-missionary-life-with-the-kehns--august-21-26/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:49:54 GMT After much travel and ministry in our first two weeks in Uganda, being able to spend a time of relaxation, learning, and growth was just what we needed. The Kehns graciously allowed us to stay with them in their home in Mbarara for ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/teaching-and-building-relationships-at-a-youth-conference-in-mbale--august-15-19/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/teaching-and-building-relationships-at-a-youth-conference-in-mbale--august-15-19/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:51:08 GMT After our restful day visiting the source of the Nile River in Jinja, we drove for a few hours to Mbale for a youth conference. We unpacked our bags at a guest house (hotel/motel), and drove the two minutes to the girls’ ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/working-with-the-shepherd-center-to-reach-street-boys/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/working-with-the-shepherd-center-to-reach-street-boys/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:25:14 GMT Where do I begin in describing our trip? I deeply enjoyed speaking to the youth at the conference at Mbale, Uganda in the East. I had the opportunity to speak to the students about the future of their country and to not get into ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/rest-in-jinja--august-14/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/rest-in-jinja--august-14/ Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:36:22 GMT ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/taking-compassion-to-the-streets-of-kabale--august-12-13/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/taking-compassion-to-the-streets-of-kabale--august-12-13/ Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:48:05 GMT Our time on August 8 with Matt and Crystal Kehn enabled us to understand the ABIDE discipleship program, but our time since then has allowed us to see the results of that ministry. The ABIDE program essentially invites hand-picked ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/photos-from-our-first-week/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/photos-from-our-first-week/ Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:44:10 GMT ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sweet-fellowship-in-kishanje--aug-9-11/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sweet-fellowship-in-kishanje--aug-9-11/ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:40:56 GMT As our Uganda missions team travelled into the mountains, we wove back and forth along the mountainside. We looked forward to arriving at the Kishanje campus of Juna Amagara’s ministry. The children from this school were not in session ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/our-second-uganda-team-arrives-in-uganda/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/our-second-uganda-team-arrives-in-uganda/ Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:33:00 GMT Greetings from Uganda! After long hours of air travel, Ralph, Theresa, Emily and I have arrived in Uganda. We arrived around 11pm in Entebbe, but one piece of lost luggage lengthened our stay at the airport until 1am. The piece of lost luggage ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sewing-projects/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sewing-projects/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:02:06 GMT Continue to pray for electricity. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-8--final-blog-and-debriefing/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-8--final-blog-and-debriefing/ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:12:28 GMT We answered 2 questions: "What was your highlight of the week and how did you see God work throughout the week" and then we closed our time praying, thanking God specifically for the ways he blessed us in Detroit. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-7--rollerskating/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-7--rollerskating/ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:25:47 GMT On Friday we went on a field trip to Northland skating rink at 8 mile and ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-7--field-trip/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-7--field-trip/ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:21:28 GMT ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-7--final-group-pictures/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-7--final-group-pictures/ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:05:42 GMT The picture of 10 with mostly yellow shirts is our complete combined Harvest and Village teaching team. We took a group picture with Tony on the front steps of the building where we held day camp. Tony and his family joined us at ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-7--behind-bars/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-7--behind-bars/ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:53:17 GMT Kayla, Robin, Allie and Naomi end up behind bars :) Picture of Mario with CDC kids. The yellow shirts and Steve are all of our team members who ministered with the junior ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-7--final-morning/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-7--final-morning/ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:47:59 GMT Pictures from our final morning at day camp before we head out to roller ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/jesus-time/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/jesus-time/ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:15:11 GMT Every morning we have personal Jesus time from 7 - 7:30 am and then we share with everyone what God spoke to us from His Word. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-6--evening-worship-and-bible-time/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-6--evening-worship-and-bible-time/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:27:31 GMT Matthew 6: 25-33 http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-6--in-the-afternoon/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-6--in-the-afternoon/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:20:24 GMT Anthony showed up to our block party 3 years ago and prayed with Steve in front of Tried Stone on the corner of Taylor and Woodrow Wilson.  Steve has stayed in contact with Anthony ever since then.   On Thursday, Anthony ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-6--flooding/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-6--flooding/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:13:03 GMT It rained pretty hard on early on Thursday morning.  We woke up to water flooding the entryway and hallway of the basement, where the guys were sleeping.  Here are some pics of us our team moping and using a wet dry vac ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/block-party-2-/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/block-party-2-/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:16:52 GMT Biggest block party continues. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/block-party/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/block-party/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:09:21 GMT Biggest block party we have ever held! http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/block-party-4-debrief-and-worship-time/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/block-party-4-debrief-and-worship-time/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:12:02 GMT We cooked and served 720 hot dogs, chips and lemonade and ran out before Steve, Robin and Renee were able to eat dinner. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/block-party-3-/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/block-party-3-/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:06:38 GMT Basketball. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sharing-the-highs-and-lows/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sharing-the-highs-and-lows/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:11:11 GMT Each night, we share our highs and lows of the day, especially in what God did in and through our team. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-5--a-little-water-fun/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-5--a-little-water-fun/ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:08:24 GMT Wednesday's game time was water balloons and water fun.  Mario was having a picture taken with Tony when Elyse decided to throw a cup of water on Mario, but Tony also was hit with water.  Big mistake!  Tony then ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-5--bible-crafts-and-games/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-5--bible-crafts-and-games/ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:03:37 GMT Wednesday Afternoon fun. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-5--waiting-for-day-camp-to-begin/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/day-5--waiting-for-day-camp-to-begin/ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:55:06 GMT Every morning, after our Jesus time and group prayer and sharing time we serve the CDC kid’s breakfast, usually cereal and milk.  Above are Michael and Kaity sitting around tables with the Harvest team and the CDC kids. ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/debriefing-for-team-detroit/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/debriefing-for-team-detroit/ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:12:12 GMT "God is my heavenly Father." "When I die I'm gonna meet my daddy" http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/late-evening-bible-lesson/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/late-evening-bible-lesson/ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:26:14 GMT Mario's long time friend, Joel Lindman, who is the senior pastor at Bell Creek Community church shared the Word of God with us after we havd a time of worship and prayer. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/come-to-our-block-party/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/come-to-our-block-party/ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:30:26 GMT Monday, early evening, canvasing the neighborhood. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/loving-on-the-kids/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/loving-on-the-kids/ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:27:44 GMT Early Afternoon on July 25. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/always-be-willing-to-say-yes/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/always-be-willing-to-say-yes/ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:21:10 GMT On Monday, July 25, we woke up at 6 am, had breakfast at 6:30, personal Jesus time at 7 and then group prayer, worship and daily prep at 7:30 and then left for day camp shortly after 8.   That's our morning routine for the ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/worship-at-tony-mcduffys-church/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/worship-at-tony-mcduffys-church/ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:17:33 GMT One thing we forgot to say in yesterday's blog post is that the original place that we were planning on having our solos (Henry Ford Estate) was closed to the public which we found out when we arrived there. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/what-do-you-want-to-get-out-of-this-trip/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/what-do-you-want-to-get-out-of-this-trip/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:19:32 GMT On Saturday, July 23, we drove to the Detroit area. We had solo times for 90 minutes in Wyandotte, MI on the Detroit River where we all had our own bench or place where we spent time with Jesus preparing our hearts for the week. The first picture is the view we had and the land in the distance is Canada. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/summer-in-uganda-video-recap/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/summer-in-uganda-video-recap/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:30:26 GMT We thank the Lord for the opportunity to serve in Uganda this summer. This short recap video shows a glimpse into our time. Thanks for your prayers and support! http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/leaving-a-legacy-of-hope-sponsoring-a-child/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/leaving-a-legacy-of-hope-sponsoring-a-child/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:58:51 GMT For less than $2 a day, you can literally save the life of an orphan child in Uganda. In a place where there is no working welfare system, where tens of thousands of children live in child-headed families, where they do hard, menial labor just to earn one meal a day, you can give a child hope. Look at these faces... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/and-then-there-were-three/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/and-then-there-were-three/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:00:20 GMT Well, Keith, Max, Michael, & Natalie have left Uganda and now our team is now down to three! I think we would all agree that having our team gradually dwindle down has helped us adjust to our new, mini-team... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/abide-graduation/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/abide-graduation/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:13:40 GMT Matt and Crystal Kehn are our connection to the Juna Amagara ministry in Uganda.  They have been missionaries with Juna Amagara for six years – and before that Crystal served as part of our Sugar Grove campus (the only ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sponsorship-success-story/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sponsorship-success-story/ Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:13:17 GMT When I was 14 years old, I took my extra lawn mowing money and started sponsoring a child.  I’m not sure what prompted me to do that (it was over 25 years ago, after all!) but child I was linked up with was 5 years old ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/visiting-vbc-sponsored-children/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/visiting-vbc-sponsored-children/ Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:02:13 GMT Some of the children who are sponsored by Village families live at the orphan school here in Kishanje. This week, we had the opportunity to visit the families of three of these children. All are orphans so at least one parent is passed away, and for most both parents have passed... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/kishanje--friends/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/kishanje--friends/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:41:44 GMT ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/mountain-top-high/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/mountain-top-high/ Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:50:05 GMT In the afternoon several of us from the VBC team along with Juna Amagara staff members hiked up the mountain that is here. From the top we could see the Impenetrable Forest, looking like a lush green carpet stretching for miles. The fellowship we experienced was so great as we talked of many things concerning our mutual faith in Christ and our respective cultures... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sloping-soccer-dancing/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sloping-soccer-dancing/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:04:57 GMT What a day! We began the day at the elementary school where we performed some Elijah skits for the kids and then they performed some songs, dances, and skits for us. Great time! Then in the afternoon part of the team went to watch the football (soccer) match at the pitch (soccer field). While they did that, Linda and I went to visit the families of some children who... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sweet-reunions/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/sweet-reunions/ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:42:11 GMT Today was the first day that the team was really able to spend with the children at Kishanje Highlands High School and what a great day it was!... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/god-uses-alaska-trip-to-redirect-team-members-future/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/god-uses-alaska-trip-to-redirect-team-members-future/ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:39:08 GMT Sunday church service was quite different from our service. This Sunday they packed about 70 people in one room, plus 60 campers and 26 leaders.  The campers were on the floor and the counselors in the front row.  Mark McGee even got ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/welcome-home-to-kishanje/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/welcome-home-to-kishanje/ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:32:02 GMT We have moved into a new chapter of our time in Uganda. We are currently in Kishange, which is a mountainous village in Southwestern Uganda (see below). For those who were here last year, we have been longing to return. It kind of felt like coming home.... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/tanalian-bible-camp-carnival-blesses-local-residents/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/tanalian-bible-camp-carnival-blesses-local-residents/ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:21:53 GMT On Saturday, Tanalian Bible Camp put on a carnival.  The carnival was so awesome to watch.  I think it was more cool to watch than watching water planes land (which is really cool, but we got to see everyone from Port Alsworth enjoy ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/mission-trip-with-wayside-cross-challenges-students-to-live-for-christ/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/mission-trip-with-wayside-cross-challenges-students-to-live-for-christ/ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:46:28 GMT From Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9, a team of 10 students and 3 leaders served Jesus in Aurora.  The team members were Mario Arindaeng, Kayla Thompson, Josue Valdez, Bethany Capp. Matthew Capp, Nick Oleno, Sabrina ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/fun-along-the-way/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/fun-along-the-way/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:44:18 GMT Our missions coordinator, Godfrey Dutki, insists that in the midst of our busy ministry schedule that it is important to take a day or two to rest and experience the beauty of God's creation in Uganda.  And it is indeed ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/god-grabs-the-attention-of-campers-what-a-blessing/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/god-grabs-the-attention-of-campers-what-a-blessing/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:19:47 GMT After breakfast this morning, we had chapel.  For the first time ever my kids sat still and listened to Randy speak. It was so cool to see! They had their Bibles open and never bothered each other. It’s not that I don’t already ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/help-us-place-gods-word-in-the-hands-of-270-muslim-students/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/help-us-place-gods-word-in-the-hands-of-270-muslim-students/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:05:33 GMT Demonic oppression in this part of Uganda is very strong. Between witch doctors who are very common, dark spiritualism and a much increasing Muslim contingent (there are mosques everywhere in western Uganda) - there is a great deal of spiritual oppression. But there is great hope too!... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/gods-fingerprints-in-beautiful-alaska-speak-for-his-majesty/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/gods-fingerprints-in-beautiful-alaska-speak-for-his-majesty/ Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:16:49 GMT Devotion time after chapel on Thursday was my first time receiving theological questions.  Someone on campus told my girls about the Lake Clark Monster and started believing it was true. Then they started asking about ghosts and spirits and ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/breathtaking-nile-river/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/breathtaking-nile-river/ Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:36:00 GMT This evening was quite a nice surprise.  While traveling from the east part of the country to the west, we spent the evening in beautiful grass huts on the Nile river.  We had a very pleasant dinner and breakfast while ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/god-uses-difficult-conversations-to-grow-campers/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/god-uses-difficult-conversations-to-grow-campers/ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:13:47 GMT Every morning we have a counselor meeting at 7:30, and we have been reading Genesis 20-40.   It’s also a time to share if we have had any theological discussions with our cabins.  Whitney, one of the counselors, shared that ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/my-friends-may-you-grow-in-grace-and-in-the-knowledge-of-jesus-christ/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/my-friends-may-you-grow-in-grace-and-in-the-knowledge-of-jesus-christ/ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:45:54 GMT Well, we have had quite a busy day today here in Kapchorwa, Uganda... The first school we ministered at had about 1,300 students, sitting under large trees. Here Natalie, Dave, & Keith all shared different messages from Scripture and their lives. It was a good time and the Gospel was proclaimed, with students responding... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/camp-kicks-off-with-riflery-octoball-tie-dye-canoeing-fire-building/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/camp-kicks-off-with-riflery-octoball-tie-dye-canoeing-fire-building/ Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:10:44 GMT Tuesday is the first real day of camp.  Camp includes activities such as knot tying, riflery, gagaball (a game most people in Illinois knows as Octoball), crafts (where we got to make some awesome tie-die shirts), orienteering, rock ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/god-answers-a-prayer-through-me-thats-cool-/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/god-answers-a-prayer-through-me-thats-cool-/ Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:45:35 GMT At the last school my dad and I got out of our van and were welcomed by a bunch of kids so I got out my soccer ball and threw it up in the air. The kids began screaming with excitement and began kicking the ball around. There were probably 150 kids. At one point they all jumped on the ball to try to get it and one kid finally got it and then... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/we-must-be-quite-the-sight/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/we-must-be-quite-the-sight/ Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:23:22 GMT Happy Independence Day from Uganda!  The team and I all pray that you have a safe and enjoyable day and hope that you “Ooo!” and “Ahhh!” over all the fireworks because there will be none here!  ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/60-campers-arrive-at-camp-by-11pm/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/60-campers-arrive-at-camp-by-11pm/ Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:07:39 GMT Usually Monday is the day we send off the last week’s campers and our campers arrive, but due to God having a different plan (different plan as in having it rain most of the day) Kim, Al and Dave didn’t get their first campers until ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/st-andrews-cathedral-in-mbale/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/st-andrews-cathedral-in-mbale/ Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:26:12 GMT Sabbath rest... Cathedral preaching... Soccer (football) friends... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/new-friends-from-illinois-join-the-efforts-at-tanalian/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/new-friends-from-illinois-join-the-efforts-at-tanalian/ Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:06:00 GMT After church we overheard Randy Karlberg (a youth pastor at one of the Anchorage churches that came to volunteer the same week) say a group from California was coming in, but to our surprise it was a group from Illinois. So a group of about 12 ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/four-wheelers-boats-and-planes-to-get-to-church/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/four-wheelers-boats-and-planes-to-get-to-church/ Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:01:25 GMT I’d like to share a little bit about the experience I had at church here. When we woke up, we all ate breakfast and waited downstairs for all of the community to get here before we went up stairs into chapel. I was shocked to see people ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/prepared-to-say-yes/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/prepared-to-say-yes/ Sun, 03 Jul 2011 03:28:51 GMT We learned in our pre-trip orientation sessions that being asked to speak with little or no notice was the norm, and that we should always be prepared to say “yes.” So, I did... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/bad-weather-limits-flight-visibility/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/bad-weather-limits-flight-visibility/ Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:58:17 GMT We woke up super early to get a flight out to Port Alsworth this morning but couldn’t get out because of bad weather. The clouds were too low.  We weren’t able to leave until 12:30, and when we finally got there we ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/airline-evangelism/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/airline-evangelism/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:49:37 GMT Uganda missions team has arrived safely. Found opportunities to share the wonderful news of Jesus Christ along the way. Read more... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/alaska-team-flight-out-with-newly-married-fellow-believers/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/alaska-team-flight-out-with-newly-married-fellow-believers/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:56:09 GMT The Alaska team left early this morning to fly to Anchorage by way of Dallas.  The flight to Dallas was uneventful.  From Dallas to Anchorage, Al shared a row with a newly married couple. Al talked to them the whole flight and learned ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-29-2011/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-29-2011/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:50:22 GMT June 29, 2011.....Dad and Nathan again worked very hard. Mom is feeling sick again:( We are going to go to Monrovia on Thursday (Dad's Birthday) instead of Friday. We will not have the computer after Wednesday night. . http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-china-june-29-2011/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-china-june-29-2011/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:43:49 GMT Hi, everyone! We're on day 4 at the orphanage, and it's so wonderful! http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-uganda-departs/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-uganda-departs/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:38:24 GMT Just wanted to let you know that we got through check-in and security just fine. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-china-june-27-2011/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-china-june-27-2011/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:39:01 GMT Hello! I only have a minute before going down to breakfast, but wanted to give a quick update. Today will be day 3 at the orphanage. We can't wait to see the babies again every time we leave there! http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-china-june-26-2011/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-china-june-26-2011/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:59:51 GMT   Hi, everyone! I'm in CHINA! My room was supposed to have a computer in it, but it doesn't, so I'm having to use someone else's. My updates will not be as often as I had planned. You can check our team blog, though, where our ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-22-2011/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-22-2011/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:49:08 GMT My mom wants [the church family] to pray for her as she is going to teach for 3 hours on Friday night to a large group of teachers about youth ministry. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-19-2011/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-19-2011/ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:06:22 GMT Some of Team Liberia wraps up their mission trip, while other members continue in Liberia. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-182011/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-182011/ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:00:10 GMT The team has left the city of Ganta, and traveled the 5 hour road back to the capital city of Monrovia. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-16-2011/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-16-2011/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:38:15 GMT God has certainly been working here in Liberia and we are encouraged. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-15-2011/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-15-2011/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:38:41 GMT How it all got started. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-14-2011/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-june-14-2011/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:34:04 GMT June 13, 2011--The team starts construction of the library for the Bible college. We're beginning from scratch, by digging the foundation with hand-tools. Ready to sweat! We'll be doing this all day, and I will do some teaching in the Bible college for a couple of hours in the afternoon today as well. Slept great last night, with a little help from "simply sleep"... feeling good. June 14, 2011--Completed a 1/2 day seminar for the professors of the Liberian International Christian College, and other educators from the surrounding area. We focused in on the '7 Laws of the Teacher' by Howard Hendricks & received much positive feedback from the faculty & administrators. Lots of fun in the classroom, as the rest of the team transported 11,000 pounds of concrete from the area stores to the contruction site. http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-arrivesjune-11th/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/team-liberia-arrivesjune-11th/ Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:35:03 GMT I preached in the Ganta church this morning, and everything went gloriously.... I love the sound of African worship going up to the Lord. Now we're heading out for a hike to the border of the country of Guinea. Hey... Thanks for ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/liberia-teams-departure-for-africa-finally-here/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/liberia-teams-departure-for-africa-finally-here/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:46:51 GMT It’s hard to believe that the day is finally here, in one way! In another way, none of us can believe that it’s already here. And, ready or not here we go!!! The team is ready… Karney and Lydia Dunah are already in Liberia ... http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/2011-missions-conference/ http://www.villagebible.org/2011-short-term-mission-trips/2011-missions-conference/ Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:43:53 GMT