Thursday, July 18, 2013
We made it to Livingston, Zambia about 5:30 a.m. It has been 2 and 1/2 days of traveling and changing planes, etc. Glad to be here. Melanie got sick the last day of travel but is feeling better now. We visited their new home which will be complete in about 2 months. They will be able to host more groups. We also heard Butch teach on the power God concerning healing and will continue with that study tomorrow. Will post more tomorrow but for now we are ready to lay down in a bed and sleep.
IN AFRICA!! YEA!!!
Latest update, at 9:54 a.m. on July 18, 2013 central time it it 4:54 p.m. in Zambia. Mel sent a note that simply said, "Made it to Africa!!!" This is the latest update. So, it sounds like all is well and they are close, very close. Please continue to Pray for the CUAB 5!
Where in the world is the Mission Team?
Good morning. Well, our mission team should be in Africa at this time and probably in Livingston. Upon checking the flights and flight schedules they should be close to their destination at this time. Just a reminder, they have been on a plane, flying at night and "sleeping" on the plane. About 20 hours in flight, trying to sleep. Pray for their rest and renewed vitality so they will be well prepared to do God's work once they arrive.
The schedule they were given they will not have very much "down time" but carrying God's word to all who will hear. Pray for a "quiet time" so they will be able to commune with God and hear Him speak to them and follow His direction. Also, pray for their safety when moving about. Continue in pray for all, our mission team, my church, your church, and the world to return to God.
More info when we have it. IN GOD WE TRUST!
The schedule they were given they will not have very much "down time" but carrying God's word to all who will hear. Pray for a "quiet time" so they will be able to commune with God and hear Him speak to them and follow His direction. Also, pray for their safety when moving about. Continue in pray for all, our mission team, my church, your church, and the world to return to God.
More info when we have it. IN GOD WE TRUST!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Africa team in London
Just heard from the Africa team. They just landed in London. Sorry my times were off. They were supposed to be in London at 6:00 a.m. and then leave shortly after noon our time. Zambia is 7 hours different from us. At this time it is 9:18 central time and Zambia it is 4:18 p.m., in London it is 3:18 p.m..
I will update when I hear, and the team will be updating as they can from Zambia. They only have dial up internet, it is expensive, and they will only be on for short periods to blog. No emails, etc.
Thank you for your continued prayers.
I will update when I hear, and the team will be updating as they can from Zambia. They only have dial up internet, it is expensive, and they will only be on for short periods to blog. No emails, etc.
Thank you for your continued prayers.
Trip to DFW
Okay, here are some pictures of our adventure trying to send our people to Africa. First, the Carpenters (not the singing group) loaned us their Denali, which was very comfortable and we thank them. Then, when we were close to Forney and FM 740 an exciting event happened.
However, even with the rain coming down on us, this did not dampen our spirits. The tire was changed, went to wal-mart, got another spare and off to the airport.
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| Boom! flap, flap, flap, flap |
However, even with the rain coming down on us, this did not dampen our spirits. The tire was changed, went to wal-mart, got another spare and off to the airport.
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| Putting our ??heads??? together. |
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| Africa Mission Team with a "little bit" of luggage |
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| Mass movement to check in counter. Any carry ons? |
Flight Information
Here is the information on the flight if you would like to keep up. They will arrive in London at 1:56 our time, it was a 7 hour lay over, now only about 5 hour layover, then another 10 hour and 40 minute flight. Whew! They will be glad to get there. They are flying British Airways which is also American Airlines (I found this out - lol).
| Departing from | Dallas Fort Worth |
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| Departure terminal | D |
| Scheduled departure time | 21:20 (Local time) Tuesday 16 Jul 2013 |
| Updated departure time | 22:29 (Local time) Tuesday 16 Jul 2013 |
| Arriving at | Heathrow (London) | ||
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| Arrival terminal | 3 | ||
| Scheduled arrival time | 12:25 (Local time) Wednesday 17 Jul 2013 | ||
| Updated arrival time | 13:56 (Local time) Wednesday 17 Jul 2013 |
July 17, 2013 - The Africa Mission Team should be in London, England at this time. Their plane was to leave at 9:20 p.m. on July 16th; however, at 10:30 they had not left and were waiting. The trip from Tyler to DFW was eventful. At FM 740 / Forney exit the trailer had a blow out. Fortunately we did have a spare, then we traveled to Balch Springs (off I-20), went to Wal-Mart, replaced the tire and back on the road. Sounds easy, however, we had been traveling through rain and were out of it. BUT, before we could get the jack under the trailer and change the tire a monsoon hit us. Yep! However, the 2 men changed the tire and the women were supportive. Fortunately, Amber had some ponchos so we only got a little soaked. lol
As soon as the pictures come in I will download them so you can see the massive luggage that was taken for the group. Pray for their flight to be safe, enjoyable, and fun. 19 hours on a plane really does not sound like fun, but at least they will be fed and get a movie (or movies, lol).
At approximately noon our time, they will be flying from London to Johannesburg, then a puddle jumper plane to Livingston. Please continue to pray. More to come soon.
As soon as the pictures come in I will download them so you can see the massive luggage that was taken for the group. Pray for their flight to be safe, enjoyable, and fun. 19 hours on a plane really does not sound like fun, but at least they will be fed and get a movie (or movies, lol).
At approximately noon our time, they will be flying from London to Johannesburg, then a puddle jumper plane to Livingston. Please continue to pray. More to come soon.
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