Update #2
March 16, 2008, 9:26 am
Filed under: Trip Updates

3-16-08
3:00pm – African time
Update written by Megan Eastland

Hey there!

I don’t have much time to update today. We are at Kristi and Daniel Fair’s house for a brief stopover before we head to the flea market and get everyone souvenirs!

Yesterday a bunch of the team bungee jumped (all of the teenagers except Brianna, the Agees, Angie and Megan and maybe a few others that I’m forgetting) and a bunch did a zipline canopy tour in the forest (everyone but three) and Becky and the Vaughns hung out. We had an incredible time! It was a cold, rainy day, but unbelievable. Both teams had an incredible time and everyone survived undamaged. I (Megan) bungee jumped and it was absolutely unbelievable. It was so long that there was no jerking, but a swinging sensation with the bungee. I don’t have time to upload pics today, but we’ll try to get them to you! The view was incredible too!!! Straight out of a movie. A truly unforgettable experience.

We then checked into our camp in J. Bay, some of the team got ice cream at a shop on the beach, and then we all turned in early. We were all totally exhausted!

This morning after a beach devotional, we went to church in the shack-village of Seaview. This is an area where a bunch of black South Africans have become “squatters” and have built shanties out of leftover wood, tin, and pallets. The church service was wonderful. The church was built for a mere $1200 from a former Westside mission team. The singing and passion is unlike anything most of the team had experienced before. The service went on for a few hours, a few pastors spoke, including an awesome sermon by Schaun, and we “let the Lord” lead the service! Definitely a change from Westside!

Tonight after the market we will get ready for camp. Please pray for us as we prepare to receive the kids!


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Today is the play-offs I can’t wait! I am at Grandma’s now, and I can’t wait to see you.

Love,
mckenna

Comment by mckenna Johnson

im so excited for you guys and it sounds like you’re having an amazing time. you are all in my prayers!

Love,
J Dizzle

Comment by J Dizzle

Hey all!
I’m praying for the entire team, and am so glad you all arrived safe ‘n sound (you WERE sound, weren’t you?!) Peace & joy to you all this Holy week….what a way to spend it…..THERE! Just awesome. Keep the blog rollin’, and we’ll try and do the same with the office! ~ Ja’Zan

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