Change of Plans

Well, not exactly the Dominican Republic! It is now 10:00pm. We are in the Ramada Plaza Hotel at Kennedy airport. Kids all asleep.
All went as planned. Got to JFK on time, check in and security were a breeze.
We took off about 20 minutes late...it was a wierd takeoff..not turbulant..just different. Even Billy noticed. Josh..fast asleep.
We were close to the altitude where you start to even out etc and the pilot makes an announcement that theres some mechnical issies with the left engine. We are turning around and going back to JFK.
There was no indication of a problem..but you still get those thoughts in your head. It was a relief to finally see land..something about flying over water.
We land, all clap, and then after a while we are told we have to switch planes..sigh of relief all around.
So, long story short-no flights conncting to the DR until Tuesday-SO GO HOME AND COME BACK!! I convinced the girl we werent going home and they got us hotel rroms, meal vouchers and re ticketed for a direct flight Tuesday morning at 8:00 am.
Apparantly the following people were randomly selected by the computer for FIRST CLASS seating:Billy, Karlie,Michael,Lindsey,Ethan,Katie,Mills and Dan!
So for whatever reason, we have been delayed. Your kids are so flexible and wonderful! They have a wonderful attitide and I continue to shower them with praise. Kudos to the college students for their help.
Its been a long 24 hours, BUT a wonderful time for fellowship and getting closer as a team.
We are and have been fine. Please dont worry! Now I need to sleep.
Pray for us!
Lourdes

Devotional 1

In three days we will be on our way to the Dominican Republic.

Leaving Home Scripture: I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore. (Psalm 121)

Reflection: After many months of preparation, the trip to the DR is aout to begin. You do not go alone. Not only are the others from the mission trip with you, but you are surrounded by the prayers of the Hopewell Reformed Church, other churches, your families and friends. Most of all, God is with you.

Prayer: Father, You call us to go. Give us faith to go out with courage, not knowing where we go,but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

HRC STINT Team '09

Hey everyone,
This is a welcome to our official blog site for the 2009 HRC youth mission trip to the Dominican Republic. I will try to work on this daily and hopefully upload photos this year! You can also become a "follower" and it will email you anytime there is a new post.
I would ask that as parents you start praying for your kids and team! This is one amazing team and I know and feel God has some special things ahead. Look at the beautiful photo of Jarabacoa!
Thanks for all your support. Please start thinking about transportation to the airport as we have no official vehicle and parents will need to carpool.

God bless!
Lourdes Kleid and Patrick Lynn
Team Leaders
HRC DR '09