First team meeting!

Last night, we had our first official Idaho team meeting! I hope to post pictures soon of our team and what we are up to. For now, here's the team:

Josh and Claudia Vazquez along with their son Moises
Christy Egbert
Amy Getchel (Leader) along with her son Ian
Yoonjin Stovall along with her son Sammy
Me!

I have never been on a mission trip with kids on my actual team, but I'm excited to experience service through their eyes and learn as I watch them openly love the refugees with such childlike innocence. It reminds me of Jesus' love for the children in Matthew 19:14, "Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'"

We have not yet set the budget as we are waiting on feedback from the organization. It will be between $500-1000.

As usual, specifics of the trip are up in the air, in "true missions style," but I know we will be providing for (financially) and assisting with a Community Festival in Boise on September 18th. The purpose of the event is 4-fold: to connect with the community, introduce the organization (Create Common Good), build partnerships, and allow the community to meet and hear from the refugees.

Can I tell you how excited I am!?!?!

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