Training camp was just an amazing experience in general. I have never wanted to seek more out of God than I have in this past week. It is so wonderful to be surrounded by a group of loving people who are all here for the same reason; to love and serve God. A huge focus at training camp was hearing the voice of God, and having the Holy Spirit speaking in and through you. I had never really focused much on the Holy Spirit before this, I mostly only thought about God and Jesus. I was already taken out of my comfort zone, but it was good. I am so excited to hear the Holy Spirit and share the...

We went, wanting a word of wonder “Speak to me gracious counselor” the words of my breath blown away by the breeze that bit my skin and made my blood freeze this breeze came from the face of Fear who has faithfully followed me through every moment He effortlessly eased his echoing voice into my vulnerable mind “He has not spoken He will not speak” Bouncing back and forth between the sides of my skull When a call coming from the closed caverns of my chest climbed up my throat and jumped off my tongue “Give him a chance He will...

    In just 4 days I have traveled to the USA for only the 4th time flown by myself for the first time arrived to rain in Atlanta Georgia…what no snow in January!??   Training camp has been an incredible experience. I have been so challenged in my faith as I watch my brothers and sisters on my team walk in commitment, faith, and hope in Christ. It is such a privilege knowing these wonderful individuals. We have really been knit together as a family. Wow I am one blessed lady!   Already Satan has been defeated and victory and power has been...

After a three hour flight and a five (I use that number loosely) five hour minibus ride, we have arrived at El Casa Verde in Puerto Barrios! The team is doing absolutely amazing, and after some rest, will be rolling out some blogs tomorrow!  It is so good to be here!    Team Leaders, Eric & (The better half) Alyssa

  A chef, baker, a candlestick maker…   That little rhyme immediately pops into my head when I think about the girls on my team because we are all so different and unique in our own ways. We'll be living together for the next four months as we pursue Christ and share the good news to the people of Guatemala. You'll probably hear me referring to them many times throughout blogging so what better way to start than to introduce you?   This past week at training camp, I had the pleasure of starting to know them as we all were challenged to surrender...

It is our first girl's bonding night and what do we do? Bring out the hugest bag of Skittles I have ever set eyes on and cuddle up together on the floor for the ultimate girl experience ! A laughter filled viewing of She's The Man. The very best part of this movie is when the mom tell's the Debutant girls "You are all beautiful butterflies!" In her silly voice and hand motions included.  We are all beautiful butterflies! Training Camp stripped us of our comfy cocoons and forced us to evaluate so many hard to look at areas in our lives. Personal walls have been...

As I was told to write down what I need to surrender to God, I kept coming up with these shallow answers; pride and selfishness being the main concepts. I had my answers down, and I was about to easily get up and take my 'stick of burden" through the woods. That wasn't right. God said no. He told me to sit with Him until I really knew what to surrender. I didn't want to go through this, but I knew I had to. I knew God wanted me to. i will say this, the first few days of training camp have been extremely challenging. I was bothered by something,but I wasn't really...

As children of God we desire to sow many seeds. God knows these seeds, but He also knows our hearts behind sowing those seeds. If you are simply making yourself sow a seed out of an angry heart, you will be quick to try and make God move, when He is showing you His timing. I want to be a peaceful sower. Jesus says "blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be children of God. Give God your seeds and He will gain the increase that He deserves, and what will sprout is just another child of God  With love,  Graham Snuggs

Hola from Puerto Barrios, Guatemala!      From the chilly cold grounds of Georiga to the lush warm land of Guatemala, I start my journey of this crazy adventure. When I think training camp I think of silly team bonding games that make situations more awkward than usual, but NOT this training camp. This training camp is more  like spiritual bootcamp.     I have never felt so spiritually prepared to go into the mission field, as I did here in Georgia. Falling in love with Christ all over again, finding your idenity in Christ, to...

I just spoke with the team leaders and the team has arrived safely in Guatemala.  They are in route to their ministry site via a five hour bus ride and will be settling in these next few days and getting some orientation from their host.  Expect to see some blogs rolling out in the next few days as they find internet. Thanks for all the prayers for this team! Kayla Hindes Passport field support team

Shout out from Team Guatemala at Spring 2013 passport training camp!  This morning the air is crisp and the ground is frozen here at training camp in Georgia, but there is a joy and excitement in the eyes of everyone on the team!   It has been an incredible few days of preparation, bonding, worship, and being drawn into the Father together as a team.  We’re so excited to embark on this journey together.    The Lord has been breaking down all of our walls and fears this week as we step into His presence, and I personally am so encouraged to see the hope and joy...