The Time Has Come!

Mission Belize will be serving two very small and fairly new churches that are outside of Orange Walk by about 20 miles. Orange Walk is the 2^nd largest city in Belize with a population of about 14,000. One pastor serves both of these churches as well as being a sugar cane farmer. In addition the team will be entering the schools for education and interaction with the children in that area.
The Mission Belize team members are Judy Waxlax, Marion Shamblin, Mary Bauman, Connie Wanderi, Lisa & Nathan Skoglund, Pastor Robin Bjella, Carol White (Hayward), Chuck, Peggi and Robyn Potter. Final and last minute preparations are now taking place. The departure date is March 23^rd with a stay over in Houston and on to Belize on the 24^th.
Due to the generosity of many of you, we have substantial gifts to bring with us. The pillowcase dresses had a great response. Most of them have been completed already. Two guitars have been donated to use while there and to leave as gifts for the churches. As many of Sychar's old pew bibles as can fit in the luggage will also be gifted to the churches being served.

There are just a few more things we would like to request.

Number one and most important: your prayers during these last weeks of preparation and during the trip itself. In one form or another, many of us feel unqualified to be the hands and feet of Jesus. What we do know is that God will qualify us to fulfill his plan for this trip if we just leave ourselves open to his direction. Pray that we are receptive to whatever and where ever God leads us.
Number two: if you have any old luggage that is sturdy enough (must hold 50 lbs.) to make the trip but you do not need it back, we would love to put it to use for our excess luggage. Since we will be paying for our excess luggage we wish to leave it behind and not pay to return empty suitcases.
Number three: We need gently used blue jeans and shorts for boys. Check for clothes your kids or grand kids may have outgrown recently. If you happen to be visiting a thrift store, this is also a good place to locate these items.

While it is 11 team members that are making the trip, it is the heart of Sychar Lutheran Church that is being delivered through your generous donation and your prayerful support. Thank-you all!

To see what we are up to on our mission trip:

Go to www.prayingpelicanmissions.org

Click on the yellow, Trip In Progress button

Click Belize

Click on the name of our group

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