Next Stop...Argentina!!

Today was a busy and exciting day with final preparations. It began bright and early (7am) with a Cross Run. A Cross Run is a team activity where a team has three (heavy) wooden crosses to carry on a run throughout campus. There are four pitstops, lots of hills, and a creek to cross. At these pitstops we reflected on different Scripture passages, and prepared our hearts for our time abroad. It wasn't an easy activity as it was both physically and mentally challenging. It opened our eyes to see that the only way to carry our own crosses in our lives is through Jesus, and that because of Him we don't have to carry those burdens. We concluded the run with a small breakfast and headed off to practice one last time before playing in Argentina.

In the afternoon we had opportunity to write our testimonies, define short term missions, and pray for our trip. We identified challenges that we may face as we travel and interact with others, and we prayed that the Lord would work through us. At the end of our training session we were able to share our testimonies that we had written with small groups. This gave us a chance to start preparing to share the gospel and to grow even deeper as teammates and sisters in Christ.

This evening we had the opportunity to come alongside the three other AROMA teams that will be leaving tomorrow as well. During this time we celebrated the fact that God has called us all to partner with AROMA and take the gospel with us to wherever we are going. We also prayed with the other groups for their trips, and that God would work through them and bless their time in the countries they are traveling to. As the night concluded we are all nervous, but also excited and anxious to leave early tomorrow morning!

Thank you for your continued prayer and support, and pray for safe travels and calm nerves.