Saturday, July 4, 2009

2:15pm PDYM update...

Hola Padres!
Today Jason has asked me to talk a little bit about the conference that we ran today and how amazing it was! We have had a ton of people give their testimonies and talk about different points in the curiculum that specifically apply to our lives and things we have been through. The band that is on the team, Chase P, Maddy J, Mark B, Jordan G, and Taylor S, got to play and lead worship with the El Circulo worship team and praise God with tons of youth ministry pastors.
We performed a skit (the "Lifehouse" Skit), and the response was amazing! First off, we decided to put this skit together around 9AM and we were told to have it done by 11. Literally impossible, yet God worked through us in amazing ways and we nailed it and seemed to really touch these pastors and got straight to their hearts. Luckily, I think we captured this on the flip cameras and will post it later for you all to see! The people who were in this specific skit were:
Brittany, Taylor S, Taylor G, Payton, Maddy V, Nicole G, Jillian, Nicole J. All of us seemed to really be amazed at how fast we got this together and how we actually pulled this off. God really used us in amazing ways today!
-Taylor Shanton-

12 comments:

  1. TAYLOR
    hey its parker....that is so fun you guys got to do this! i just saw it in avideo and it was awsome!

    love you guys

    - parker

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  2. Bryce,
    Your dad is helping me write you. This is so cool to be able to send love and hugs to you. I'm so proud of you and the whole team. You are all in my prayers. I've been reading the blog and it brings tears to my eyes. God is using you and the team. Can't wait for you to be home to tell us of your experiences.
    Love you mucho,
    Grandma (and dad)
    P.s. the family is at grandma's for the fourth of July and we miss you!!!

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  3. Hey Maddy,
    Fun stuff doing the skit and all. We love you and will miss seeing you at another 4th of July...oh well.
    Lot's of love and we are praying a ton!
    Mom

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  4. Hey Payton Randall,

    We are so proud of all that you are doing and experiencing there!!!

    We miss you and love you sooooooo much! You look like you are having a great time with the people and children there. I hope your Spanish is coming in handy too! The Adventurer! Dad is so proud!

    Can't wait to see you on Monday!!!

    We love you,

    Mom, Dad, Phoebe, and Port, Did I say mom ( only have shed a few tears) Love you!

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  5. Hey Josh,
    We missed you today. We went up to the lake with the Beardley's for the 4th and for fireworks. Love hearing and watching all about your team! Praying for all of you!
    Love Mom, Dad and Chase

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  6. Hey Nicole J.
    We love you and miss you very much. I truly believe God has such a wonderful plan for your life. We're so proud that you've choosen to go and help the poor instead of something for yourself. Your truly a women who loves God. I can't wait to see you on Monday. Good Job good and faithful servant!

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  7. Hi Mark and all the team members, I have so enjoyed and been truly uplifted everyday by your experiences! You are all a blessing and have been blessed by such a wonderful opportunity to serve and it sounds like you have done an amazing job. I have so many of my friends following your blog and they to have become a part of your inspiring work. Keep up the good work, stay in good health, and many prayers comming your way for a safe and speedy return. Will keep the light on for ya, and some clean sheets on the bed. Hey Mark I will even throw in all night of air conditioning!
    Luv ya, Mum

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  8. taylor genoway is a sexy beast


    - your brother parker

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  9. Hi Paige,

    Saw your picture. How do you still manage to look fashionable in a grubby way? Leave it to you! lol.

    You all have accomplished a great deal in so little time. You were chosen well for this life-changing experience. We continue to pray for everyone and hope you all remain healthy and safe. Enjoyed reading about your adventures. Have a wonderful last day.

    We miss you, Paige.

    Love, Mom, Dad, Blake, Amanda and truffles

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  10. Hi Bryce,
    If this reaches your eyes, it's because of prayer, perseverance, and eventually a call to your dad for help (he walked me through the steps...seems simple when he tells me what to do and where to click). You're well aware of my mental block when it comes to computers!! I really wanted to send you love after praying for you and the team this morning. I turned into one determined grandma. Bottom line, your dad came to the rescue! Amen to that!! Wish I could reach through this computer gadget-thing to give you a hug. You're on my mind a lot. Hope you can feel my love and prayers surrounding you. I miss you and am sooooooo proud of you and the entire team. I'll be praying for a safe trip home tomorrow. Can't wait to see you and hear how the Lord worked through each of you very special young people. I know you touched many lives and left blessings scattered everywhere you went. See you soon, honey!!
    XXOO,
    Grandma

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  11. Hi Nicole J!!

    It is so great to read about what God is doing through you and the group in DR! I can't wait to hear all your stories in person!! Praying for you all! (Say hi to Cammy and Kyle!)

    Love,
    Your sister Ashley

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  12. Hola muneca!

    Lista para regresar a casa? Espero ansiosa las historias que tendras que contar.
    Estamos muy orgullosos de ti, te vemos pronto, mami!!!

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