Back in the States

Hello Everyone,

Cross Fire is back in the United States! On Monday, us four girls were reunited with Prosper and Luke. They picked us up at the airport, where we traveled to the Wright's house, the host home that we stayed at before going to Africa. They are great! We are all staying with them. During the week, we met with the office staff, had some rehearsal, recorded our cross-cultural songs for the other teams, and share stories with the other international teams. It was so nice to see the office staff and the other teams! We met with our staff person, Liz Lord, to do some debriefing about our overseas tour. For the most part, we are still processing our thoughts and feelings about our experiences overseas.

Wednesday night, we went to the Alliance Church of the Valley to meet with the junior high youth. We played some games with them. Then had a half hour to share about our time in Africa. It was a really fun time! Sonja stayed back because she was still sick. We told the kids about how interactive the worship is in Africa. We were thrilled to get them jumping up and down!

Friday night, we went Captive Free Central Plains concert (another Youth Encounter team). Sunday night, their team came to stay at the Wright's house too! Sunday, we got to ride on a four-wheeler and moped. It was so much fun! We grilled and enjoyed some root beer floats with Central Plains. We had a bonfire and made some s'mores. It was a nice night and the sky was full of beautiful stars.

Today, Monday, all of the Youth Encounter teams are headed to Luther Dell. The electric teams will have Vacation Bible School training, while the two acoustic teams (us and New Dawn to Asia) will be getting ready for camp. I am excited to spend some time at Luther Dell. All of the teams will do their program for the other teams. Friday, we will go to Ox Lake/Wapo Bible Camps for two weeks of training for summer camp. Cross Fire will be working at Ox Lake International Villages for the summer. There is no running water or electricity at camp. We will pump our own water. There are horses, canoes, tubing down the Apple River, and a ropes course. We will be working with 4th through 9th graders.


Peace,

Tiffany