Mexico Trip - Day 1 (more)

For the past 2 days the team has spent some time (Sunday and Monday) meeting and preparing for the trip. Last night we had a worship meeting enjoying singing and praying in preparation for what God was going to do this week. Today I arrived at the airport around 9:45 expecting the team to arrive at 11:00. They arrived a little earlier,and things went smoothly as we made our way through ticketing, security, and on to our gate.

The first flight, we boarded a plane that one team member said was as small as a school bus. It was a propelled plane that held 37 passengers. With our team of 30, we pretty much filled up the entire plane. It was a lot of fun – lots of laughing. Especially when the plane door closed and instantly the compartment was pressurized – instant ear pressure. The flight went smoothly and we arrived in Newark on time.

Our second flight was delayed about 15 minutes before we boarded and made our way to the tarmac. Then came the excitement. We sat in that plane for almost 2 hours without moving. The pilot even came on the PA and let us know that he had shut the plane off – weather in our path was too dangerous to maneuver through.

On the plane, 2 of the team members (Miranda and Roy) sat next to a young lady and had the opportunity to share the gospel with her. She made a profession of faith on the plane, and asked that they come to New York to share the good news with her cousin. They encouraged her to talk with her cousin, and they gave her the scriptures to use to share with her. She also called her mother on the plane and told her the good news.

Eventually we left and arrived in Mexico City at 11:30 (about 1 hour and 40 minutes after scheduled). Our transition through immigration and customs was seamless, and on to meet with the people who were picking us up. Janelle and Librada met us at the airport in a very nice “greyhound” style bus. After our first plane, this was a welcomed sight. They had ham sandwiches and PB&J for us on the bus.

A 2 hour drive concluded our transit from the States, and we laid down to sleep about 2:30 in the morning.

God kept us safe and reminded us that He is in control of all things. It was a very good day.