Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Fundraising and prayer

So, it's less than two months until we leave now, and fundraising is well under way. Money has thankfully been coming in from all directions, including grants, and our own unique fundraising ideas. Events that have already happened include a sponsored day-long cycle ride, and selling cakes after OICCU meetings. The really mad things, however, are still to come. My own favourites have to be the joint 10-mile 3-legged race, Rob's carrying of half his weight for a week, and my own idea of climbing to the height of La Paz and back down (26,500 feet)... on stairs.
So, prayer for these events (and soothing of the pain resulting from them!) would be much appreciated, as would (as much as I hate to beg) any donations or sponsorships. Another prayer point at the moment would be planning, inoculations and all of the details.
Thanks!

Meet the team - Annie


Here's the next team profile - Annie:
Hey I'm Annie and I'm in my first year reading Engineering at Oriel College. I'm really into rowing and dancing and love playing my guitar and piano to chill out. I'm looking forward to an awesome summer in Bolivia and can't wait to meet loads of new people! Thanks for all your support :)

Thursday, 13 May 2010

Meet the team - James


Another team profile - this time, James:
Hi i'm James and i'm a first year physicist at Jesus college. I'm very excited about going to Bolivia this summer to help with the work of the church and God's ministry abroad. I can speak spanish and i'm interested in the hispanic culture so i'm hoping that God will use me this summer to do something that will help to share the love of christ to the people of Bolivia. Thank you for your support and prayers.

Wednesday, 12 May 2010

Meet the team - Anna


Next up is a relatively new addition to the team, Anna:
Hi I'm Anna, a first year Geography student at Mansfield College!
I've wanted to go to South America for some time now, and can't wait to actually get out there at last! I'm bit of a last-minute addition to the team, having missed the original deadline but I'm so glad I can still go!
I'm really excited about what God has planned, and happy to do something so useful with my long summer. Please pray that I get everything sorted in time: shots, fund-raising and being mentally prepared.

Friday, 7 May 2010

Flights confirmed!

Just a quick post to give the exciting news that the flights are now on hold! Assuming all goes to plan, we fly out on the 3rd of July, and come back at varying times throughout August and September, depending how long each person is staying out, how long people are travelling etc.