WinShape Camps International Project

Team 2, Faithful. That is what He is and that is ...

2011-03-18T15:44:41.279-04:00

Team 2,

Faithful. That is what He is and that is what you have been this week! I have been spending time in Deuteronomy this week and something stuck out to me... in Chapter 11 the subtitle (not sure we can claim those as Holy Spirit inspired - smile!), but it is LOVE and OBEY God. Regardless of whether the subtitle is inspired or not, the text says consistently to #1) LOVE God, #2) Obey God. For myself and in my prayers for you I have asked that we are LOVING Him wholeheartedly (with all our heart, soul, mind and strength) FIRST. Then, out of the overflow of forgiven hearts we are compelled by His love for us and our reverence of the One and only... Jesus. That at His name, lives can come from death to life. From His name darkness flees because Light has consumed it! At the name of Jesus we are overwhelmed by His love and His ultimate display of it... we are compelled to do as He has done. To serve and not to be served. To take up our cross and follow (obey)! I want to write a message to each of you, but last time I think I had too many characters and it deleted it. On that note, I will let you know I have lifted you each up by name to Name above all names! I cannot wait to hear how mountains have been moved. I suppose there are remnants of mustardseeds everywhere in Brazil? Amor, Ruby

Hey sweet girl! Looks like you are having an amaz...

2011-03-18T13:40:12.753-04:00

Hey sweet girl! Looks like you are having an amazing trip!! We love you and are very proud of you. I can't wait to hear all of your animated stories and see pictures! Miss you!

xoxo Titi Maite, Uncle Jody, Nolan & Gabby girl!

Stephanie, Thank you for thinking outside of the b...

2011-03-17T22:10:20.252-04:00

Stephanie,
Thank you for thinking outside of the box and doing something meaningful and life changing on your spring break! You are a special, beautiful and wonderful young lady and we are so proud and blessed to call you our daughter!
We Love You!
Mom and Dad

It looks like everyone is having a great time!!! K...

2011-03-17T21:58:44.298-04:00

It looks like everyone is having a great time!!! Keep up the good work team 2.... We miss you SIS and and can't wait to see you Sunday and hear all of your stories.

Love Ya Big Daddy from Douglasville and
G-RACE

Time Dois!!..Como vai???? Tudo Bem??? Eu sou Tia T...

2011-03-17T20:24:19.431-04:00

Time Dois!!..Como vai???? Tudo Bem??? Eu sou Tia Trudy :)....can you believe the week is about over? My how I have prayed for you guys - we have such a passion for the people you are with, especially our friends all over Sao Sebastiao - it's where our sons kicked smashed cans for a soccer ball on the dirt streets with their Brazilian friends on Sunday afternoon...it's where our daughters loved to stopped at the store for "picole" (popcycle)...it's where "Pastor John" and I went door to door visiting...and it's where we worshiped with people who could truly say "you can have all this world, just give me Jesus!" The area we served resembled Bella Vista so much. Once a Brazilian finds the Lord - he/she considers themselves richer than the richest. What you have done this week is plant seeds that will bear much fruit!! Seed planting is awesome, huh? Thank you so much for being Jesus to so many children this week -many of them will come to know Jesus and eventually influence their whole family for Christ...PTL for you! (Brent-hurry home-we've almost taught Michael to say "Pai Brenche") - With deepest Gratitude for your service, te amo - Pr. John e Trudy!!

Hey Guys- Praying for you as you are all either on...

2011-03-17T19:04:39.727-04:00

Hey Guys- Praying for you as you are all either on your way to meet up with the parents or are gearing up for that. I pray that God shows you just how big of an impact that you've all made on those kid's lives!

P.S. Ashlyn, I hope this is experience is everyth...

2011-03-17T15:58:02.732-04:00

P.S. Ashlyn, I hope this is experience is everything you were hoping for and more. Like Jimmy said it is very quiet in the office without my girls. I can't wait to see you on Monday!
Love you,
Mrs. Debbie

Mrs. Debbie is loving her some Team 2 and enjoying...

2011-03-17T15:50:30.374-04:00

Mrs. Debbie is loving her some Team 2 and enjoying reading about and seeing the pictures of all of your adventures. Lauren, you are doing a great job of leading this mighty team. Praying for all of you and can't wait to hear all the really cool things God has done through your time there. Born, I'm not sure what "street food" means, but I'm proud of you anyway. See you all in May!
Much love, Mrs. (aka Momma Debs) Debbie

Oi Team 2!! I've finally been able to read al...

2011-03-17T14:21:18.668-04:00

Oi Team 2!! I've finally been able to read all of your posts! It was amazing to me at how fast camp goes by! Be like a sponge.Soak it all in! :)
And to anyone of you who brought an extra suitcase- be sure to pack "Marney's sky" when you leave...ours is looking kinda drab. fail.
Marney- Thanks so much for being the best doctor ever. My cut is almost completely healed but I still have a pretty sweet bruise. Team 2, no matter how confident you are....don't try and show off your gymnastic skills...it's just not worth it. If you don't know what happened, I'm sure marney could fill you in. :)
Born- what did you eat? A cat?
Captivating Brook- I can't help but smile everytime I see the picture of Jeff Slaughter and you in our cube. "I'm working on my serve..."
Obediant Echo- You have a surprise waiting for you in your cube. :) haha
Resonating Stallion- Please tell me you had prunes on your birthday cake!
Harmonious Legacy- I hope you made Jr. camp proud on wild and wacky wednesday. Remember... GO BIG!

I'm praying for tonight and the HUGE things the Lord has in store for the campers, their parents, and YOU!
love you all,
Alison

Kayla~ am so happy for you that you are having a w...

2011-03-17T14:06:24.637-04:00

Kayla~ am so happy for you that you are having a wonderful trip, I will continue praying for you all to have a safe trip back home. Enjoy every minute of it and We love you! Titi Maria, Tio Tom , Ylda, Ellie and Addie

Yay for loving kids and Brazilian ice cream popsic...

2011-03-17T13:58:04.210-04:00

Yay for loving kids and Brazilian ice cream popsicles! We are still praying for you all here in the ATL. I'm praying for your time with the families tonight in particular. Can't wait to hear stories in real life too! Enjoy serving and laughing together. Soak up your moments and chose to make the most of them all! Has Fufa been around? Hope so!

Oi Team 2! Glad to see that your internet issues ...

2011-03-17T13:21:05.425-04:00

Oi Team 2! Glad to see that your internet issues have ended. I looked Monday and saw only one post... now there's 75! (Marney taught me the brazilian art of exaggeration. :) )

Kevin says that he feels like he's back in Brazil. I had my wisdom teeth out today and all I can do it talk in some form that he doesn't understand and point at things. Haha.

I was really excited to read through all the posts and to see what you all have been doing. I know that today will be an awesome day since you'll get a chance to meet with the parents and love on the kids one last time. Cherish those moments!

Keenan, Mark will be in the office next week. Surprise!!

Veal, the office is far too quiet... even with me there. I know right? Can't wait for you to get back so we can swap stories!

Birth, where did you get food off the street? John did that with a few of us last week, but I'm pretty sure it was dog or something.

Norma, I think that you should share the story of KT being bitten during our Brazil recap. I'm thinking center stage... 325 staffers... sound good?

Travel buddy, hope you had a great birthday in Brazil! Don't let them lose you on the way back.

Bean!! Praying for you as camp comes to an end. I'm so proud of you and can't wait to see you when you get back.

Trammell, I'm still praying. :) Even if I am going on week 3... ;)

Well I hope that you all enjoy tonight! Maybe God bless you all for the work you've done to impact the lives of those campers!

Kayla - I hope you have had an amazing week and I ...

2011-03-17T11:22:17.066-04:00

Kayla - I hope you have had an amazing week and I hope you enjoy your last day of camp! I miss you and can't wait to see you on Sunday and hear all about this awesome experience.
Zack

Team 2: It has been great to be able to read what ...

2011-03-17T05:50:49.541-04:00

Team 2: It has been great to be able to read what you all have been doing during this week. Really wish I could be there with you all. Today is the last day of camp so go all out. This may be the day to change the life of a camper, volunteer, or even an entire family. Please tell Andrea I said hey.

Brent: Im impressed by your status update. I won't try to do that for you because it is 5:45am here and it's a lot of work :). Michael and I are great surviving our first 24 hours with just the two of us. This is feeding #3 for the night so it hasn't been too bad. Going to the hearing test and haircut today, so that's a full day. Cards you ordered came in the mail...only the envelopes were really damaged from rain. Might try to get those out this week if possible. Things you could bring back: spices and a bead bracelet with flag on it (the ones from the tower) for , might be good to return the favor to the Wilbanks for the gifts they brought us. I can't think of anything I need.

Have a great rest of the time there. Brent let me know what the pick up plans are Sunday, if you are waiting on team when you get back or if I need to come get you. love you so much.

Pray all is well. I hope everybody had a great da...

2011-03-17T01:58:46.170-04:00

Pray all is well. I hope everybody had a great day. Of course you all did- you are in Brazil, impacting the lives of children and doing camp again. Lives are being changed! Thanks for being willing to spend your spring break making a differences for the kingdom. May God continue to bless each of you. My prayer for each of you is that you all finish strong. Make your last day count! Have fun on Friday.

Speedy

Greetings to team 2 from the Trejo Tribe on the is...

2011-03-17T01:18:29.783-04:00

Greetings to team 2 from the Trejo Tribe on the island of Oahu! Missed Megan during the Pillbox hike (and other times, too). Praying for all of you! Hoping that you will finish strong! Enjoy the town on Friday!

Stephanie, Much Love from your entire family - we ...

2011-03-16T23:36:48.817-04:00

Stephanie,
Much Love from your entire family - we can't wait to see you Sunday! Praying for you and your team!
Be a Blessing!
Love,
Mom

Oi, Chime Dois! It looks like you guys are having ...

2011-03-16T22:56:34.946-04:00

Oi, Chime Dois! It looks like you guys are having a blessed week as well! I know it's hard to believe that you only have one more day, but just let that be a reminder to not waste a single moment that you have with those meninos tomorrow.

My prayer for you guys is that God will renew your energy and give you all the strength to finish strong.

I love you guys, and I wish I could have stayed a second week to work with you. Vai com Deus!

-Nate

P.S. Born, Eagle Rise!

olá mi preciosa Kayla! Thank you for keeping me s...

2011-03-16T21:30:34.078-04:00

olá mi preciosa Kayla!

Thank you for keeping me so well informed! Love the pictures and I can tell you're having an amazing time!

I continue to pray for you & your team and I can't wait to hear all about this wonderful experience in full!

Blessings to you all,

Te extraño y Te quiero muchooo!

Mai y familia :)

Will: Thank you for my birthday wish! Don't di...

2011-03-16T20:56:51.148-04:00

Will: Thank you for my birthday wish! Don't die.

Daniel

We are continuing to pray for you and especially t...

2011-03-16T20:44:43.264-04:00

We are continuing to pray for you and especially tomorrow night as you share the Good News of how to have an eternal relationship with Jesus.

Mom and Dad

It's a fine, fine thing that Jesus speaks ever...

2011-03-16T17:42:02.578-04:00

It's a fine, fine thing that Jesus speaks every language! Only on the other side of Glory will you know the eternal difference you've made this week. Anyone can count the seeds in an apple. Only God can count the apples in a seed.

Will, Daniel won't get a chance to read your message until tonight. More protection, more prosperity, more peace.

Love,
Dad

I don't know what just happened, but I just cr...

2011-03-16T16:52:35.220-04:00

I don't know what just happened, but I just created a message for each of you individually and when I went to post... it didn't. Sad, sad day! If I had time I would try to recreate it. I'll see what I can do tomorrow! In the meantime, I am praying for all of you. Tchau e amor, Ruby

TEAM 2, It sounds like God is at work in Braz...

2011-03-16T16:39:02.484-04:00

TEAM 2,
It sounds like God is at work in Brazil! I love getting to see the sweet little Brazilian faces in all the pictures that you guys have posted! I have been praying for you guys and for God to use you guys while you are there, which I know He already is!

Now I have got to give my beloved buddy and ATL- Stephanie a very happy birthday! I know it was on Friday, but I was leading a DNOW group and missed getting to tell her :( But Stephanie, you were thought of and prayed for on your special day! I know God is using your big smile and big heart all the way down in Brazil! So excited to hear stories and catch up very soon! You are so RED HOT! haha. I love you sweet friend!

Juliana- a very happy birthday to you as well! I hope you had a wonderful day yesterday :) I know God is using you in big ways to encourage your team (my fellow individualization friend ;) ) and to also bring joy to those sweet kids at camp!

Kayla- you make me smile all the way back in good ole Georgia! I love that you love doing the cupid shuffle with the kids! That is so Kayla :) I know you are bringing smiles to your team as well as the children and people in Brazil!

Megan- I can totally hear your post in your "WHAT IS A CHICKASAW" voice! haha. I know God is using your sweet spirit and never-ending energy for His glory! Can't wait to see how God uses you this summer with C3! :)

Love to you all and I will be praying for you!

--Meg Joiner

Katie Unsworth! If you can learn Hebrew and Greek,...

2011-03-16T15:09:00.891-04:00

Katie Unsworth! If you can learn Hebrew and Greek, I have faith you will be successful with Portuguese by the end of the week! =)

Will Marshall! So glad to read everyone loves the Round Up! Be sure to teach it to a One Week staffer so I can do it this summer!

Katie Vines