Tuesday Monieca & I enjoyed breakfast in a Vatican courtyard and then toured the Vatican Museum before it opened to the public. Afterward we toured the Sistine Chapel (no photos allowed) & St. Peter’s Basilica. The frescos, paintings, murals, tapestries, and ceilings were beautiful beyond description. A few were also inspirational. It’s interesting how much… Read More »
Italy – July 8
July 8: Fruit stands everywhere in Rome. Best grapes I’ve ever eaten. July 8: St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. This is where we ended today’s tour. July 8: Enjoyed a 7am breakfast in a Vatican courtyard today. July 8: Dinner tonight: grilled lamb, boiled potatoes with parsley & garlic, steamed vegetables, & the best minestrone… Read More »
FCA Power Camp
There were several FBC members serving in FCA’s two PowerCamps held: June 23-26 and June 30-July 3. Daniel Bolin, Ann Marie White, Joseph Blackman, Donna Hood, Rachel Skroban, Sarah Catherine Watts, Stephanie Blackman, Dawn Railey, Maleah Railey, Karah Railey and Leane Skroban all served during the camps as coaches, huddle leaders or middle school helpers.… Read More »
Italy – July 7
July 7: We toured Pompeii today. Amazing and massive ruins. July 7: Monieca in the court yard where the gladiators trained. Original columns still standing after being buried for 18 centuries. July 7: Imagine this city of 15,000 people and 500 shops buried under ash and pumice. July 7: Pompeii’s theater & very nice home… Read More »
Italy – July 6
July 6: Piazza del Popolo. Attended last few minutes of service @ Catholic Church on the left. Beautiful building, small crowd. July 6: Toured Baths of Caracalla this afternoon. The mosaic floor tiling that remains is impressive. July 6: Caracalla baths were massive – longer than 4 football fields in all directions. Not crowded like… Read More »
Italy – July 3-5
July 3: The journey begins. Holiday crowds @ airport. On board and ready to fly…..and hopefully sleep. July 5: Sat AM took bus tour of Rome to get oriented. Passed several places we will visit, including the Colosseum. July 5: And Circus Maximus, where the Roman Chariot races were held. This is also where the… Read More »
Italy
While I’ve posted several photographs with brief comments about our trip on Instagram, I haven’t posted anything on this blog. I’m sure some of you are wondering why. The short answer is technology. We packed light for our flight and did not bring a laptop. Instead we brought an iPad, which has not worked very… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2014: Honduras – Wednesday Recap
Our work in San Antonio de Flures ended today. Approximately 2500 people were treated in the clinics, at least 500 cattle and horses were treated by the vet team, and close to 500 teeth removed by the dental team. In that approximately 50 decisions for Christ were made allowing us to support the work of… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2014: Honduras – Tuesday Recap
Another full day of ministry in Honduras today. Nearly 1000 people came through the clinics today, raising the total to nearly 1700. We expect to see another 800 tomorrow. I have lost count of the decisions made today, however we are somewhere north of 50 total I believe. God is good and showing favor on… Read More »
A Lunch Time Surprise
While eating lunch yesterday at one of my favorite meat and three type places in Rock Hill, I spoke to several people who either knew me or knew who I was. In addition to the wait staff and a couple who attend FBC, there was a man who watches me on TV and another couple… Read More »
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