Hey Guys!!
Last night we heard some awesome devotions from the students at Rehoboth about the story of Noah's Ark. They did a great play starring Josh Murray as Noah. We swear it was like being back in year nine Christian Living with his Dad as our teacher... taking the quite literal sense of the saying: "Like father like son." They did a great job and the kids at the children's home really got into it.
After that we took the kids up to bed and read them stories. Then off we went for our night activity. We went up to the pools at Faith Academy for another swimming session. We saw some pretty cool flips and dives from the guys off the diving board while Jo, Abi and Micaela did some AMAZING bombies (just to contrast their clean dives...). Mr Beacham had the great idea of a pool basketball game, Rehoboth vs Southern Hills. It was a very close and competitive game. We all enjoyed it a lot. As you've probably already assumed, Rehoboth got smashed by our amazing team!!
After that, the Southern Hills team (plus 1 Rehobothian) went to McDonald's and have some chill time, while the rest of the Rehobothians got a little lost and ended up coming back to the ministry centre. We caught some trikes back to the ministry centre to end the night activity. When we got back we had some journal and debriefing time as a team, then went to bed.
Today is yet another day on this Amazing trip! Seeing the changes in not only ourselves but our friends is awesome. This morning Mr Beacham was very generous and allowed us to sleep in till 7am :) We had a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast, apples and bananas. Marilou and her team are doing an awesome job of feeding our massive group of crazy hungry teenagers! :D
After breakfast we headed down to the mango property to get our cement pouring on. Today we are planning on pouring the third floor. We cant wait to see it finished. We are all so proud of each others determination to see this building finished. Today was the Southern Hills Guy's last day of construction and we are determined to finish it. After this building is finished it is to be classrooms where the kids that live in this community can learn art and music, subjects we just take as a given in our Australian culture, but an awesome improvement for the local school.
At about 10 am Pastor Pete, Peter Janissen and Micaela got the opportunity to chat with Bec and Morro from 98.5 Sonshine fm about this trip and the impact that it has on us and the people around us. We are so grateful for that opportunity :) It will be aired tomorrow at 8:10am & 8:15am. When we came out from the interview everyone had just come back for marianda of banana bread. It was amazing. Then it was off to some more exciting cement pouring :P
When the others got back for lunch it was very exciting to hear about how much they had done. We had chicken broccolini, rice, fruit salad and the best carrot cake ever!! It was awesome. After that the others all headed back up to do some more exciting cement pouring :P We wanted to head back up after lunch but Miss Kelly said I wasn't allowed -.- Ironically she is now sitting across from us as she has been told that she isn't allowed to do anything either... PAY BACK TIME!! THANK YOU MS O'HARA (Aunty Jo Jo) AND MRS TIDY!! Haha. So here we are now writing this blog waiting for the team to come back and give us the opportunity to announce that we have finished the third floor................... FINISHED!! They did an AMAZING job! So proud of all of us!! It has taken a lot of energy to get to this point! YAY!!
We have had contact with the leaders in Mindanao, there flight has been delayed and they will hopefully be with us tomorrow, they are staying in the church tonight and are all safe and happy :)
We are having heaps of fun over here! We miss you all heaps though!!
See you when we get back :D
Love Micaela and Chenoah :)
Chenoah : Hello dearest Mum, Dad and Family, missing you all and i can't wait to see you on Friday :)
And yes some how on every over seas trip i go on i get sick, this time with a throat infection!! I hope everyone is safe at home. Love you all Chen XX
Micaela: Hey everyone :D I miss you guys all heaps, since last time I've found my hairbrush, so I am back to announcing I have lost nothing and the trip is almost over!! Can't wait to see you all on Friday! Love you all Micaela xx
well done every one for your huge effort in finishing the project. We are so proud of you. Nic we are so looking forward to seeing you on friday as we have all missed you. Love to all .
ReplyDeletePS have you been affected by the typhoon which has hit the philppines?
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HI Micaela,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you found your hairbrush. Also glad to hear that Ms Kelly is making you rest your leg. Hope it gets better soon. We are missing you but are so proud of what you have all done. You are doing amazing things over there. Love you lots.
Love Mum and Dad.
Hey Jack, love you. So very proud to be a part of this wonderful experience, even if it is only from the sidelines. So proud of all the work you have all achieved. YAY!! for the third floor. Well Done! Jack, GNGBSD. xx
ReplyDeleteWell done to all of you, what work you have done. Sorry to hear some of you havn't been well, hope legs and throats will be better soon. Take two on welcoming Jessie and the troops back home safely to you all, you'll all have such adventures to share. all back home in Oz will be very happy to hear when the travellers will be back safe and sound at the Ministry centre with all of you, we hope tomorrow. Look after yourselves, stay safe and well xxxxxx Jess, everyone sends their love xxx
ReplyDeleteWe give thanks and praise to God for a job completed. Amazing what team work and cement can do. Loved the photos...those clothes and shoes will never be quite the same.
ReplyDeleteHi guy's, well done on a really rewarding day's work and we will be listening to 98.5 this morning! much love especially to Ell and pastor Pete! xxxxx
ReplyDeleteGday all and well done on the hard work, we smile with great pride in what you are doing. Abi and Kurt looking forward to seeing you, as the hours tick by to your return so my apprehension for the flight increases, you have no idea how long a flight it is tracking it on a computer screen!!! And what joy of joys I get to do it all again on Sunday. Keep strong and have belief in the wonderful impact your commitment has made.
ReplyDeleteLove and thoughts Mum and Oscar (Dad)xxxx
awesome works, guys. very proud of you all.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for you all to come back home...counting the days.
Mrs Scrivener and Mrs Tidy, me and the lizards are missing you two.
very very quiet in the Library!!!!.
Just heard you on the radio!!!! You should have seen the kids faces! and Trixie stood up and looked for you when you spoke Pete! lots of love Lou xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteWell done on the work there and on the radio interview this morning. Made sure to tune in and listen. It's been wonderful to see and read what you've been doing.
ReplyDeleteNicB part one of the journey coming to an end part two awaits . We'll have double the stories to hear.....eventually. Will miss the blog updates:(
Hello from the Year 3 class again!
ReplyDeleteToday we learned about Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide - we hope you are doing the same and are keeping healthy and hydrated!
We are wondering if Miss Taylor is feeling better?
Some of us heard Pete and Micaela on the radio this morning, and it was AWESOME!! You are making us (back home) very proud to be part of this school and this trip.
Have fun and enjoy the last parts of your trip!
Love,
Year 3s and Mrs. Russell-Brown and Mrs. Moore