Monday, April 7, 2008

Some Pictures from Acuna, Mexico

Here are some pictures from the trip, with a little commentary underneath each one...


This is at the border as we crossed into Mexico from the U.S. The sign was welcoming us to Acuna.

This is the church that I spent most of the week at, along with a number of other guys. We planned there, went to church there, and slept there!
One of the very cute and friendly kids that lived by the church. Plus, he's got an awesome Mighty Ducks t-shirt.
This is a picture of the baseball camp. We are in the outfield doing stations, with this station being wiffle ball batting practice. I'm to the left throwing baseballs, while our new friend (and VT alum) Tanner is in good "ready position" to make a play.
This a picture of a wonderful man, Jose. He recently felt called to ministry and came to the church to be trained by our team. He spent the nights with us, and was a great help. One of my best memories of the trip was hearing Jose tell his testimony through one of our translators.


Here is Megan with her "crush" from the week - Jose Juan. I'm still a little jealous...


I have to admit it wasn't all business... as you can see we took a break to pick up a sprinkled cookie. Everybody made fun of me for getting it, and then wanted a bite.

Here's a picture of the whole team, as well as some of the Mexican children, local pastors, and missionaries.

As you can see, this was a wonderful trip where God did great, great things. Megan and I both miss Mexico, and these pictures remind us of how great it was to spend a week in Acuna.









Sunday, April 6, 2008

Friday, April 4, 2008

Back from a Break...

Since returning from Mexico things haven't slowed down at all- I've been trying to catch up with work and spent last weekend in Winston-Salem for my cousin, Sam's, wedding. I will be writing some obersvations from Mexico in the next week or so, as well as posting pictures. I also am finishing up a nine page reflection on our mission trip today that I am thinking of posting in pieces to give more detail of what took place in Mexico. If anyone would like to read it in its entirety just email me at uscbarley@yahoo.com.

I also recommend checking out http://www.openedtous.wordpress.com. This is a new site that my new friend from the Mexico trip, Jonathan Parnell, started to discuss Biblical Theology. He's written some good stuff already, and I'll be writing occasionally on there as well.

Also, I seriously hope the Braves can pull it together before it's too late... more on that to come...

Monday, March 24, 2008

Back from Mexico...

Megan and I have returned from a great trip in Acuna, Mexico. We're still recovering from the week and a 3 a.m. wake up call so that we could make our trip back to the U.S., but I'll be posting thoughts and comments about our experiences and encounters as time allows. I will say quickly, though, that great things happened!

Sunday, March 9, 2008

One Week to Go...

This time next week Megan and I will be in Acuna, Mexico for our first mission trip together. We head out next Saturday around noon and are both very excited. Today our church, Promised Land, prayed for us as well as Robby who will be spending the summer in Slovakia doing ministering to students throughout the country. Interestingly enough, another oppurtunity has come up for me to return to Mexico next October through a trip that Promised Land is organizing. Megan can't make the trip because of school, but we're trying to discern whether or not I should go. This is an exciting time, and we are thankful that God has used Southeastern to broaden our view of ministry and develop a heart to go outside of the United States. Six more days to go!

By the way, a number of people have asked me where Acuna is located. I looked it up on a map and the closest city I could find is Sonora, TX. Acuna is just south of Sonora, which is just south of El Dorado... if anyone knows where those cities are.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Just Came Across This - Paul Potts

Andy sent this my way today- I don't know if I've ever enjoyed hearing opera more (or seeing something on reality TV).

Thursday, March 6, 2008

I've been saying this for years!


I saw this link on Dr. Black's blog and have felt that a good straw hat should return as a regular part of a man's wardrobe.