Band of Survivors Team Update 21
We serve an Awesome God. The Lord has taught the Band of Survivors lessons in patience, generosity, love, kindness, discipleship and discipline. Soon we head back to our homes and communities and I must say – so many BOS members are excited to continue to spread truth to people who desperately need it. Praise God.
My day began with a nine to noon prayer shift. Such a privilege to spend time with the Lord. By the time I headed to lunch the team was in cleaning mode – each member had a broom, rag, or bottle of all-purpose cleaner (amazing stuff!) in hand. We spent the next four hours cleaning the CFOT with a lunch break in between. I was so proud of the kids as they took cleaning very seriously and did a great job. Before dinner we had a brief planning period for our final meeting tomorrow which will be held at the Chicago Temple Corps.
The evening ended with debriefing. We talked about going home and sharing what we’ve learned with our friends and family in a positive and meaningful way. We also had an “encouragement circle” where BOS members sat in a circle and one person started with a ball (a Dodgeball, to be precise), then threw it to someone and explained how that person has been an encouragement to him/her/the whole group. It was an uplifting and emotional time and I thank the Lord for the opportunity to experience community in this way and to make new friends in Christ.
It was an excellent day filled with many blessings.
Cathleen Himes
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Band of Survivors Team Update 20
The 18th of July was today. We only have two days left of Band of Survivors. I woke up with a cold today but it wasn’t that bad. We all first had cell groups and there was a good lesson learned comparing Moses and our intimacy with God. We then finished getting ready and had grilled cheese, tomato soup and left-over Thai food for lunch. Today we all had our cell group project focusing on evangelism. So after lunch we had another blessed meeting of Praying the Bible for the ministry we would do today during our cell group project. We each did something different; some went to feed the homeless, others went to evangelize in the streets and at Wrigley Field. My group went to hand out water to people in the park area near the lake. The park and lake were beautiful today, unfortunately we didn’t have many opportunities to talk to people and a couple of the groups felt the same, but as we sing in the Army: “Never Mind, Go On!” We’ll go on! Our group had to walk all the way back to the College but stopped to eat on the way in this small Mexican place. It was good.
We then ate dinner at the College but I had a prayer shift. Later we had a debriefing meeting about the whole trip, just writing down what we are going to do at home and at our Corps. There were a lot of good ideas that were shared and we also planned out our regular weekly schedule to see when we would fit in time with God. After that was over we had an outing to a Mexican restaurant and Coldstone. We ate outside and it was fun. Then I wrote this update and am waiting to go to bed. Continue to pray for us and that our plans may be the Lord’s plans and that things would actually take place in these Corps. The Lord bless you.
Andres Villatoro
The 18th of July was today. We only have two days left of Band of Survivors. I woke up with a cold today but it wasn’t that bad. We all first had cell groups and there was a good lesson learned comparing Moses and our intimacy with God. We then finished getting ready and had grilled cheese, tomato soup and left-over Thai food for lunch. Today we all had our cell group project focusing on evangelism. So after lunch we had another blessed meeting of Praying the Bible for the ministry we would do today during our cell group project. We each did something different; some went to feed the homeless, others went to evangelize in the streets and at Wrigley Field. My group went to hand out water to people in the park area near the lake. The park and lake were beautiful today, unfortunately we didn’t have many opportunities to talk to people and a couple of the groups felt the same, but as we sing in the Army: “Never Mind, Go On!” We’ll go on! Our group had to walk all the way back to the College but stopped to eat on the way in this small Mexican place. It was good.
We then ate dinner at the College but I had a prayer shift. Later we had a debriefing meeting about the whole trip, just writing down what we are going to do at home and at our Corps. There were a lot of good ideas that were shared and we also planned out our regular weekly schedule to see when we would fit in time with God. After that was over we had an outing to a Mexican restaurant and Coldstone. We ate outside and it was fun. Then I wrote this update and am waiting to go to bed. Continue to pray for us and that our plans may be the Lord’s plans and that things would actually take place in these Corps. The Lord bless you.
Andres Villatoro
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Band of Survivors Team Update 19
Well, I was almost late to morning worship. What can I say? We had Salvationism 2 today. Eric Himes was talking about the old Salvation Army. But do we need to just remember? Wouldn’t it be great if we followed their steps? It convicted me to actually do something about it.
After some Praise & Worship we Prayed the Bible. We read Revelation chapters 4-5. Then we had some lunch and I called my youth worker Dora to pick us up on Thursday night after the Final B.O.S. Prayer & Praise Night (cause Eric kept complaining). Then I called home to see how life is without me. Then at 5:46pm we left to play Whirlyball. It’s this weird game with bumper cars and this scoop stick. A combo of Basketball, Baseball and Bumper Cars. I got to say I had so much fun. We ate a lot of pizza and watched people get hi. Go yellow team!
Then at 10:00pm we saw Invisible Children. We saw how these kids wake up in the middle of the night and how they walk to a safe place to sleep. I went to bed thinking about them. I need to start a fundraiser. And I need to give my money to them (ouch!). But I’ll do it. If you know me hold me accountable.
Nancy Valentin
Well, I was almost late to morning worship. What can I say? We had Salvationism 2 today. Eric Himes was talking about the old Salvation Army. But do we need to just remember? Wouldn’t it be great if we followed their steps? It convicted me to actually do something about it.
After some Praise & Worship we Prayed the Bible. We read Revelation chapters 4-5. Then we had some lunch and I called my youth worker Dora to pick us up on Thursday night after the Final B.O.S. Prayer & Praise Night (cause Eric kept complaining). Then I called home to see how life is without me. Then at 5:46pm we left to play Whirlyball. It’s this weird game with bumper cars and this scoop stick. A combo of Basketball, Baseball and Bumper Cars. I got to say I had so much fun. We ate a lot of pizza and watched people get hi. Go yellow team!
Then at 10:00pm we saw Invisible Children. We saw how these kids wake up in the middle of the night and how they walk to a safe place to sleep. I went to bed thinking about them. I need to start a fundraiser. And I need to give my money to them (ouch!). But I’ll do it. If you know me hold me accountable.
Nancy Valentin
Monday, July 17, 2006
Band of Survivors Team Update 18
Today was an awesome day. After the delicious Wonderland breakfast the teen track had its last meeting. We divided into cell groups and had an amazing devotional. The devotional was about the Church. We talked about how the Church isn’t just a building with four walls, but rather it is us Soldiers.
At the meeting in the chapel God really spoke to us through Colonel Seiler’s message. It was to us Soldiers of The Salvation Army. One of the things he said was a quote from Michael Brown, it said: “The problem of course is the concept of going to the Army rather than being the Army.” We learned that we have to be active rather than just sitting down, waiting for something to happen.
After lunch we took a couple of team pictures and left for the CFOT, unpacked, and then we left to have dinner at Cozys, there God blessed us with some delicious Thai food!
Luis Salinas
Today was an awesome day. After the delicious Wonderland breakfast the teen track had its last meeting. We divided into cell groups and had an amazing devotional. The devotional was about the Church. We talked about how the Church isn’t just a building with four walls, but rather it is us Soldiers.
At the meeting in the chapel God really spoke to us through Colonel Seiler’s message. It was to us Soldiers of The Salvation Army. One of the things he said was a quote from Michael Brown, it said: “The problem of course is the concept of going to the Army rather than being the Army.” We learned that we have to be active rather than just sitting down, waiting for something to happen.
After lunch we took a couple of team pictures and left for the CFOT, unpacked, and then we left to have dinner at Cozys, there God blessed us with some delicious Thai food!
Luis Salinas
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