Well, the Belizean adventure has come to an end and I want to thank you all for your interest and prayers. They were certainly appreciated over the past couple weeks. Here's a few quick highlights and pictures from my time in Belize for you to enjoy.
Working together with Alex has been a real privilege. His dedication and sacrifice for his ministry certainly challenge and spur me on in what I do. Please continue to pray for him and his team throughout the summer (camps are going on till mid August) that God would give them strength (and good health), wisdom and guidance as they work diligently to serve Him.
Another highlight was meeting with our Belizean board members (from left to right) Henry Brown, Bedson Ornes, Fernando Magana and Walter Thiessen. Pray that God would also guide them as they seek Him in this ministry. Pray also for unity in vision and focus.
After a week of meetings and preparation we were joined by a team of God sent servants to help us in our work. (From left to right) Abe Friesen and Priscilla Teichrob have been Alex's allies and an incredible support in the community of Shipyard, Belize. Then there's Alex and the "sparkle" in his eyes Leah Wettlaufer (a special friend from SBC). Also Dianne Reimer (Steinbach, MB) and Kandace Lepp (Rivers, MB) friends of Alex's from SBC joined us. You can continue to pray for this team throughout the summer. Kandace will be with the team for just 1 more week while Leah and Dianne with stay till the camps are done in August. Abe and Priscilla both live in Belize and plan to stick around and help Alex wherever they can in the coming year. Next week I will drop off a couple Winkler boys at the airport to join Alex and his crew. Chris Giesbrecht and Kyle Dyck will travel down to Belize to lend a hand for 3 weeks.
Training times are always a highlight and I was so grateful to have the opportunity to share words of challenge and encouragement at our training sessions in Belmopan and San Phillipe.
The crew of training session #1 at Belmopan. What a great bunch! Check out a few more shots from this training session...
Cooling off in the river!
Looking back from the jungle!
Training Session #2 - San Philippe
Team development activities
Alex the "sermonator"
So I have a picture or two more but it seems I'm really having trouble with technology. I've added and deleted many of them several times. It seems I'll have to show you all in person! However, this should give you a little look at the ministry in Belize.
I hope to speak with Alex shortly... check back for an update on the past week's camp in Belize City.
