We have arrived safely in Ireland! Technically we should have been sent home when we were stuck at immigration for an hour. After they questioned our group further and learned that we are doing volunteer work they could've sent us home! It was by God's grace that we got through after much prayer and the head office let us go. What a miracle! Jenny Robinson (from the Friendship House) told us that two years ago a mission team from the states was sent home for the same reason. How discouraging that would've been! God is so good! :)
Everyone is jet-lagged but we're enjoying the sunshine in Belfast and we've already sat around with some tea and biscuits! :) Jenny and the rest of the staff at Friendship house are so very hospitable! Natalie is a bubbly young volunteer who has made us feel very welcome and Ashley runs the youth ministry and is eager to get us involved too!
Keep us in your prayers as we adjust to time change and meet new people!
Well, no immigration officer can stand in the way of something God wants to accomplish, and obviously, you guys are right where he wants you to be.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear you arrived safe and sound!
Great to hear that you all are well! Thank you for keeping us all up to date, I can't wait to hear what happens next!
ReplyDeleteHey Guys,
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that you arrived. What a great God we serve! I'm sure that this is a sign of things to come. Say hi to everyone for us.
Many Blessings,
John Bryan
Good to hear of your safe arrival. We are praying for you!
ReplyDeleteJudy Eerkes
Glad you are well, our prayers are with all of you!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your all safe and in the country!! Us back home, well some of us, miss you already (Dylan your mom says she misses you lots :P) Praying for all of you!
ReplyDelete-- Karly Bleijerveld