Well the team has been all churched out today I think!! We have all been to min of 3 services and some have been to maximum of 5! Everything went really well and the group was involved in different ways in different services. We still have the last group service to do which is open air and which we are leading with local youths. Al did FAB job preaching this morning at 2 services one of which was meant to be recorded but due to technical hitch it didnt work. We were in the Tribune (Bahamas paper) the other day with the photo of Govenor General think the leaders have a copy of the paper. Tom is presently getting his hair braided-properly after many more feeble braids by Mandy. He's getting it done by a true Bahamian!! Well we shall go and chill for now. Hope all is well in the UK and weather is bearable, we had mini tropical storm again today so pray for good weather for All Saints AIDs community over next few days.
God Bless and Speak soon
Mandy
Sunday, 10 August 2008
Saturday, 9 August 2008
Revised programme for Nassau
This is the revised programme for the time so far and what's to come whilst in Nassau.
Wed 6th Aug: 10am Govenor General-His Excellency Mr Arthur D. Hanna
Afternoon:Visit to Bay Street
Evening Meal: Rhodes Methodist Church
Thurs 7th Aug: 9am: Ministry of Tourism talks.
Lunch: Ministy treated us to Buffet at Seaside.
Afternoon: Guided Coach Tour
Fri 8th Aug: Ministry of Tourism guided tour of Atlantis, Paradise Island.
Afternoon: Picnic on cabbage beach and sun, sea and sand as a treat.
Evening: Radio interviews for Family Vibes with Rev.d Emily Demeritte. Tom and Katy-1st Impressions of Bahamas. Rae, Chris and Tim-Liverpool church. Mandy, Caitlin and Al-Youth Exchange.
Sat 9th Aug: Slavery Museum and Pirate Museum
Tea: take out Pizza
Sun 10th Aug: 7am: Wesley Methodist Church-Al preaching and recording for radio programme.
9am: Heritage of Redeeming Love- Al Preaching
11am: Coke Memorial Methodist Church
Rhodes Methodist Church
Providence Methodist Church
(team dividing up between churches)
6.30pm Open Air Youth Service-team with local youths conducting service includes testimonies (Ruth and Mandy), Drama (Caitlin, Chris and Roo). Prayers (Rae and Tim), Readings (Katy and Tom). Local youths are singing and continuity.
Evening: Games with locals.
Mon 11th Aug: Morning: All Saints AIDs Community.
Afternoon: Half team at Thrift Shop/others rest period.
Tues 12th Aug:Morning: All Saints AIDs Community.
Afternoon: Half team at Thrift Shop/others rest period.
Wed 13th Aug: 8am Sailing on Bohengy to North Eleuthera. Looking at preaching history of area. Includes walking tour.
Thurs 14th Aug: Morning: All Saint AIDs Community
Afternoon: AIDs Secretariat and AIDs hospital.
Fri 15th Aug: 11am: Guided tour of Houses of Parliament.
Afternoon: Preperation for Vacation Bible School.
Evening: Packing to move to Andros
Sat 16th Aug: 8am: Fast Ferry to Andros.
Wed 6th Aug: 10am Govenor General-His Excellency Mr Arthur D. Hanna
Afternoon:Visit to Bay Street
Evening Meal: Rhodes Methodist Church
Thurs 7th Aug: 9am: Ministry of Tourism talks.
Lunch: Ministy treated us to Buffet at Seaside.
Afternoon: Guided Coach Tour
Fri 8th Aug: Ministry of Tourism guided tour of Atlantis, Paradise Island.
Afternoon: Picnic on cabbage beach and sun, sea and sand as a treat.
Evening: Radio interviews for Family Vibes with Rev.d Emily Demeritte. Tom and Katy-1st Impressions of Bahamas. Rae, Chris and Tim-Liverpool church. Mandy, Caitlin and Al-Youth Exchange.
Sat 9th Aug: Slavery Museum and Pirate Museum
Tea: take out Pizza
Sun 10th Aug: 7am: Wesley Methodist Church-Al preaching and recording for radio programme.
9am: Heritage of Redeeming Love- Al Preaching
11am: Coke Memorial Methodist Church
Rhodes Methodist Church
Providence Methodist Church
(team dividing up between churches)
6.30pm Open Air Youth Service-team with local youths conducting service includes testimonies (Ruth and Mandy), Drama (Caitlin, Chris and Roo). Prayers (Rae and Tim), Readings (Katy and Tom). Local youths are singing and continuity.
Evening: Games with locals.
Mon 11th Aug: Morning: All Saints AIDs Community.
Afternoon: Half team at Thrift Shop/others rest period.
Tues 12th Aug:Morning: All Saints AIDs Community.
Afternoon: Half team at Thrift Shop/others rest period.
Wed 13th Aug: 8am Sailing on Bohengy to North Eleuthera. Looking at preaching history of area. Includes walking tour.
Thurs 14th Aug: Morning: All Saint AIDs Community
Afternoon: AIDs Secretariat and AIDs hospital.
Fri 15th Aug: 11am: Guided tour of Houses of Parliament.
Afternoon: Preperation for Vacation Bible School.
Evening: Packing to move to Andros
Sat 16th Aug: 8am: Fast Ferry to Andros.
Thursday, 7 August 2008
Ministry of Tourism - wow what a day!
So today we had a touristy day with the Ministry for Tourism. Had various presentations from corperate package deals to the film commision (particularly loved the photos of Pirates of the Caribbean cast!!) Really interesting facts, figures etc.
After an amazing buffet at Crystal Palace buffet restaurant (chocolate cake very much enjoyed), we had a bus tour of the Island of Nassau, taking in the major resorts, and a fort overlooking the whole island - expect amazing piccies on our return.
Another great meal at Rhodes Memorial and plotting plans for tomorrow!
Ruthy
After an amazing buffet at Crystal Palace buffet restaurant (chocolate cake very much enjoyed), we had a bus tour of the Island of Nassau, taking in the major resorts, and a fort overlooking the whole island - expect amazing piccies on our return.
Another great meal at Rhodes Memorial and plotting plans for tomorrow!
Ruthy
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
Boy it is hot!
Thankfully we arrived intact, only one piece of luggage missing (and it was a leaders), and we all know where Ruth keeps her mobile!!
As soon as you walk out of the air con. you realise how hot it is.
We ate tea at the church; snapper fish and peas and rice before moving to our home stays. After nearly 24 hours of travelling and little sleep everyone was ready for bed.
The accommodation is great and everyone seems to be really happy with their home stays, though it may take longer for everyone to get used to a lack of air con. at night.
The group met the Governor General today. It was my first time of meeting a head of state and I'm pleased that everyone behaved themselves impeccably. It was a gentle, down to earth guy sharing his words of wisdom with the group. We were aware of his influence on the Bahamas constitution and the raising the education standards of this small nation.
We've just been down the main tourist street in Nassau (Bay Street) and half the team are still there. Be prepared for gifts of straw bags, wooden animals and teeshirts.
Following 1 John 3:1 the team has been given the task of finding people of God in Bay Street.
As soon as you walk out of the air con. you realise how hot it is.
We ate tea at the church; snapper fish and peas and rice before moving to our home stays. After nearly 24 hours of travelling and little sleep everyone was ready for bed.
The accommodation is great and everyone seems to be really happy with their home stays, though it may take longer for everyone to get used to a lack of air con. at night.
The group met the Governor General today. It was my first time of meeting a head of state and I'm pleased that everyone behaved themselves impeccably. It was a gentle, down to earth guy sharing his words of wisdom with the group. We were aware of his influence on the Bahamas constitution and the raising the education standards of this small nation.
We've just been down the main tourist street in Nassau (Bay Street) and half the team are still there. Be prepared for gifts of straw bags, wooden animals and teeshirts.
Following 1 John 3:1 the team has been given the task of finding people of God in Bay Street.
Monday, 4 August 2008
All the best and keep in touch
The team would like to wish all friends and family a safe and happy month while we are away.
we ask for your continued prayers and know that we will be praying for you while we are away also.
The team prays that all those known to us have a happy, healthy month and that you keep in touch now and again. Email is by far the cheapest option!! We will have some limited access to emails when we update the blog. If you wish to leave general message for team or remark on the team blog (please don't comment on spelling :p ) then you can leave a comment in reply to each post and the team can access them.
All the best and see you in 30days
the Team
we ask for your continued prayers and know that we will be praying for you while we are away also.
The team prays that all those known to us have a happy, healthy month and that you keep in touch now and again. Email is by far the cheapest option!! We will have some limited access to emails when we update the blog. If you wish to leave general message for team or remark on the team blog (please don't comment on spelling :p ) then you can leave a comment in reply to each post and the team can access them.
All the best and see you in 30days
the Team
Saturday, 2 August 2008
Final Preparations
Wow! We're nearly ready.
After another frantic day getting paper work in order the Lowe family have finally had chance to do that last bit of shopping, tropical trousers, emergency dental repair kit, gifts for our hosts. It's been really busy but we're just about there now.
Please continue to pray for us. Just over 48 hours before we leave home at 4 in the morning.
Al
After another frantic day getting paper work in order the Lowe family have finally had chance to do that last bit of shopping, tropical trousers, emergency dental repair kit, gifts for our hosts. It's been really busy but we're just about there now.
Please continue to pray for us. Just over 48 hours before we leave home at 4 in the morning.
Al
Friday, 4 July 2008
Daily Planner
This is a general overview of the main events during each day. The team will have a worship session together each night and will have a rest period as a team mostly each day.
Tues 5th Aug: Flight to Nassau.
Meet team hosts at local church
Wed 6th Aug: Tour of House of Parliament.
Thurs 7th Aug: Thrift shop-local charity shop where the team will be helping .
Fri 8th Aug: Behind the scenes of Tourist Resort (either Cable Beach or Paradise Island).
Get together with local youths. Planning joint Children and Youth Circuit Worship for following week.
Sat 9th Aug: Relaxed tourist day. Ideas include Straw Market, Slavery Museum, Pirate Museum, Bay Street.
Sun 10th Aug: Divide into 3 groups (1 leader per group) got to local churches with families and local youths.
Taize service at Heritage of Redeeming Love.
Mon 11th Aug: All Saints HIV/AIDs Camp. Scrub clearing, remedial house maintenance, cook house, visiting with local youths.
AIDs Secretariat Briefing and AIDs hospital visit.
Tues 12th Aug: All Saints HIV/AIDs Camp. Scrub clearing, remedial house maintenance, cook house, visiting with local youths.
Wed 13th Aug: Day trip to North Eleuthera on Bahamas Fast Ferry. Historical/Cultural trip with local youths.
Thurs 14th Aug: All Saints HIV/AIDs Camp. Scrub clearing, remedial house maintenance, cook house, visiting.
Fri 15th Aug: All Saints HIV/AIDs Camp. Scrub clearing, remedial house maintenance, cook house, visiting.
Youth Service.
Sat 16th Aug: 8am:Bahamas Fast Ferry to Andros.
10am: Arrive Andros, Transport to home stays.
Lunch as team at Sister Angie's restaurant 'The Poop Deck'
Sun 17th Aug: Divide into two groups and go to Mastic Point and Nicholl's town churches.
12-4pm rest as team, possibilities include local beaches.
Evening: attend local churches
Mon 18th Aug: Scrub clearance, house clearance & possible painting at homes of elderly people in the community.
6-8pm Run Vacation Bible School for local children (with local youths)
Tues 19th Aug: Scrub clearance, house clearance & possible painting at homes of elderly people in the community.
6-8pm Run Vacation Bible School for local children (with local youths)
Wed 20th Aug: Day of rest as team
6-8pm Run Vacation Bible School for local children (with local youths)
Thurs 21st Aug: Day of rest as team.
6-8pm Run Vacation Bible School for local children (with local youths)
Fri 22nd Aug:Tour of Island and visit to Androsia (local cottage industry producing printed fabrics)
Sat 23rd Aug: Planning and rehearsing Youth Sunday service.
Night Crabbing in bush with local youths.
Sun 24th Aug: Divide into two groups and attend local churches.
Youth Sunday-team to lead worship (evening)
Mon 25th Aug: Craft Session-learning local weaving techniques.
Evening of fun and games with local youths
Tues 26th Aug:Flight to Grand Bahama. Arrive Freeport and travel to home stays.
Tour of Island.
Wed 27th Aug: God's Pantry-packing food parcels at church.
Delivering God's Pantry Food Parcels to recipients
Thurs 28th Aug: Planning service for Local elderly peoples home.
Hair braiding session with local youths (evening)
Fri 29th Aug: Service at Old People's Home.
Fund raising cook out with local youths.
Sat 30th Aug: Planning and rehearsal for circuit service at church.
Chores at homes of Elderly people in the community.
Craft work and Straw work with Dorothy
Sun 31st Aug: Divide into 3 groups. Join different local churches for morning worship.
Team to lead Circuit Service in evening.
Mon 1st Sept: Flight to Nassau, New Providence. Transport to hotel.
Farewell meal with local youths.
Tues 2nd Sept: Last minute souvenir shopping and fun day.
Travel to airport. 9.35pm flight Nassau to Heathrow (8 hours)
Wed 3rd Sept: Arrive Heathrow at 11.05am (local time). Team worship session.
12.55pm Heathrow to Manchester.
14.15pm Arrive Manchester and part ways.
Tues 5th Aug: Flight to Nassau.
Meet team hosts at local church
Wed 6th Aug: Tour of House of Parliament.
Thurs 7th Aug: Thrift shop-local charity shop where the team will be helping .
Fri 8th Aug: Behind the scenes of Tourist Resort (either Cable Beach or Paradise Island).
Get together with local youths. Planning joint Children and Youth Circuit Worship for following week.
Sat 9th Aug: Relaxed tourist day. Ideas include Straw Market, Slavery Museum, Pirate Museum, Bay Street.
Sun 10th Aug: Divide into 3 groups (1 leader per group) got to local churches with families and local youths.
Taize service at Heritage of Redeeming Love.
Mon 11th Aug: All Saints HIV/AIDs Camp. Scrub clearing, remedial house maintenance, cook house, visiting with local youths.
AIDs Secretariat Briefing and AIDs hospital visit.
Tues 12th Aug: All Saints HIV/AIDs Camp. Scrub clearing, remedial house maintenance, cook house, visiting with local youths.
Wed 13th Aug: Day trip to North Eleuthera on Bahamas Fast Ferry. Historical/Cultural trip with local youths.
Thurs 14th Aug: All Saints HIV/AIDs Camp. Scrub clearing, remedial house maintenance, cook house, visiting.
Fri 15th Aug: All Saints HIV/AIDs Camp. Scrub clearing, remedial house maintenance, cook house, visiting.
Youth Service.
Sat 16th Aug: 8am:Bahamas Fast Ferry to Andros.
10am: Arrive Andros, Transport to home stays.
Lunch as team at Sister Angie's restaurant 'The Poop Deck'
Sun 17th Aug: Divide into two groups and go to Mastic Point and Nicholl's town churches.
12-4pm rest as team, possibilities include local beaches.
Evening: attend local churches
Mon 18th Aug: Scrub clearance, house clearance & possible painting at homes of elderly people in the community.
6-8pm Run Vacation Bible School for local children (with local youths)
Tues 19th Aug: Scrub clearance, house clearance & possible painting at homes of elderly people in the community.
6-8pm Run Vacation Bible School for local children (with local youths)
Wed 20th Aug: Day of rest as team
6-8pm Run Vacation Bible School for local children (with local youths)
Thurs 21st Aug: Day of rest as team.
6-8pm Run Vacation Bible School for local children (with local youths)
Fri 22nd Aug:Tour of Island and visit to Androsia (local cottage industry producing printed fabrics)
Sat 23rd Aug: Planning and rehearsing Youth Sunday service.
Night Crabbing in bush with local youths.
Sun 24th Aug: Divide into two groups and attend local churches.
Youth Sunday-team to lead worship (evening)
Mon 25th Aug: Craft Session-learning local weaving techniques.
Evening of fun and games with local youths
Tues 26th Aug:Flight to Grand Bahama. Arrive Freeport and travel to home stays.
Tour of Island.
Wed 27th Aug: God's Pantry-packing food parcels at church.
Delivering God's Pantry Food Parcels to recipients
Thurs 28th Aug: Planning service for Local elderly peoples home.
Hair braiding session with local youths (evening)
Fri 29th Aug: Service at Old People's Home.
Fund raising cook out with local youths.
Sat 30th Aug: Planning and rehearsal for circuit service at church.
Chores at homes of Elderly people in the community.
Craft work and Straw work with Dorothy
Sun 31st Aug: Divide into 3 groups. Join different local churches for morning worship.
Team to lead Circuit Service in evening.
Mon 1st Sept: Flight to Nassau, New Providence. Transport to hotel.
Farewell meal with local youths.
Tues 2nd Sept: Last minute souvenir shopping and fun day.
Travel to airport. 9.35pm flight Nassau to Heathrow (8 hours)
Wed 3rd Sept: Arrive Heathrow at 11.05am (local time). Team worship session.
12.55pm Heathrow to Manchester.
14.15pm Arrive Manchester and part ways.
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