The Hope team arrived today and we had a beautiful time! The flight arrived safely and on time, and we had a bite of lunch before heading over to do ministry at the Golden Haven Home for the Elderly. It was a powerful experience, and that was just the first day! Everyone is tired, but we're looking forward to church and visiting the community of Bermudian Landing tomorrow!

Today was our first full day in Belize! We started off with a breakfast at our hotel, and headed to Bermudian Landing for an amazing church service. One of the other church groups that we are working with this week led the service and it was awesome being able to hear how the Lord has worked in other's lives.

After church we ate a delicious Belizean lunch at Pastor Floyd's house- it was truly amazing. Pastor Floyd then gave us a tour of the community of Bermudian Landing, as well as some of the other surrounding villages.

We then had a little rest break in the afternoon and were able to eat another great Belizean meal, pizza! After dinner we again headed back to the church for an evening service. Despite the power going out in the church, the service ended up being incredible! Another one of the church groups led the time, and they spoke by candlelight. It was beatiful seeing the body of Christ joined together and praising His name in a dimly lit church building!

We are praising God for the experience and activites of the day and we are looking forward to starting vacation bible school tomorrow!

These past two days have been busy, yet amazing! Yesterday was our first day of VBS and around 80 kids showed up. Everyone packed into the small church building and the day was off! The kids really enjoyed the songs, games and the interactive bible story led by Mark.

Some of the group also started construction on a brother in Christ's house. We are basically building Joseph a house from the ground up so people will definitely be gaining some skills in that area!

Yesterday afternoon we had a time of sports ministry and some were able to do some home visits. We wrapped up the day pretty early and were able to get amazing sleep.

Today we started VBS again and around 150 kids showed up! Virginia was great and energetic as she acted the part of Pharoah in the bible story. It has been amazing seeing the group interact with all these kids and seeing their love for them. After a delicious lunch we again started sports ministry. Basketball, softball, football (soccer) and volleyball went on constantly all afternoon long. Construction was up and running again and it was hot and sweaty work but all the support beams are in place for the house!

A lot has been going on, but it the ministry through it all has been awesome. God has definitely provided opportunities for the group to have some amazing conversations with people in Berumdain Landing!

Today was another packed day! We started off with VBS in the morning and about 150 kids showed up again. It was raining off and on throughout the morning but that did not stop the games, crafts and activity all around the church. The teens have also been enjoying their own type of youth group activities- things directed more towards them. Construction has also been going great and Joseph's house is coming along.

We were able to take some relaxation time today and go visit the Mayan ruins of Altun Ha. The group enjoyed climbing all over the ruins and enjoyed taking some sweet pictures!

Tonight was our last service with the church and Craig gave a sermon about God's perfect timing. Virginia read some scripture and Mark also spoke about what was on his heart. The service really spoke to many people's hearts and all glory goes to the Lord!

Some of the crew tearing up the courts and playing some basketball