Fun in the Sun at Lake Ontario

Hello Kingsway friends and family!

Today was our day off and we spent it at Atami Beach. When asked where Atami was (on the Pacific or Atlantic ocean), George Mickel replied, "I have no idea. We could be on Lake Ontario for all I know." That really made me laugh so I decided it would make a great title for tonight's post. Kim (George's wife) suggested that the reason for his gaffe was that he was hit in the back of the head with a BRANCHHHHHHHHHHHHH two days ago when we were in Puerto Rios. :)

We enjoyed the warm ocean, fun water slide, and the powerful tidal pools; all while surrounded by black beach and huts with hammocks hung in them (four in each). It was a great day at the beach, even though the current was EXTREMELY strong. Normally, we tell everyone that they can go into the ocean up to their knees. This morning, however, after being in the water for about an hour we decided just to make it off limits to everyone. It was too powerful and we didn't want to risk injury to any team member.

In a few moments, we will be attending our farewell service. They have one for every team. This is when the missionaries and the team we have worked with all week share with us the results of the ministry that we have done all week. Plus, they spend time thanking us and praying over us. Last year, we didn't know what to expect and we were simply overwhelmed with the gratitude shown to us. We think (and know) we have been so blessed and then the wonderful people who are a part of Kings Castle Ministries find a way to bless us even more.

We can't wait to share with you all that God has done this week - in and through us. We hope you will be at either the 9am or 11am service at Kingsway (see more on that below).

Please pray for our safety tomorrow as we travel. We leave the campground early (7:30am) because we are going to spend some time at the market (cheap, but good souvenirs) before we arrive at the airport at 11am. Our flight takes off from San Salvador at 2:05pm. We have a two hour layover in Miami and then we leave for Philadelphia at 8:40pm. We land at 11:24pm and anticipate being back at the church around 12:30-12:45am early Sunday morning. Special thanks to our van drivers (Frank & Tim) for picking us up so late at night! That's right, folks - if we aren't getting home until 1:00-1:30am and we will be in service just 7 hours later - surely you can join us too?!!??

Thanks for reading this week. I hope you've enjoyed the posts. I've enjoyed sharing all that has happened with you.

Blessings and see you Sunday morning,
Pastor Arlena