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Asbury Church - Tulsa

Serving In Jamaica
March 16, 2019
Community: Falmouth
Partner: William Knibb Memorial Baptist Church
Staff: Brent Kirk, Andre (Andy) Eldemire, Azari Smith, Cathy Kirk, David Ashley, Dale Evans, Sophia Johnson, Kareen Hunter, Kamani Johnson, Monique Evans, Lorna Clarke, Glendon Hazle, Shannel Jackson, Cornel Draggon, Rory Eldemire, Garth Lewis

We have arrived

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 16, 2019 6:04 PM

We have finally arrived on the beautiful island of Jamaica, we were happy to see the PPM staff happily waiting for us as we exited the airport with a warm welcoming smile. They brought us some Jamaican patty and coco bread for lunch which we have to admit was really tasty. We got loaded on our transport and headed off to our lodging facility where we will be spending the week. We are all ready for a fun time in Jamaica as we meet with the locals and mission onto then. Until then, toodles 😁

We have arrived

Day of worship

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 17, 2019 10:10 AM

After a good night's rest we woke up to a cool Jamaica morning. We got ready for church before having a delicious breakfast which includes one of the Jamaican's favorite fried dumplings.

We loaded the buses and then left for the William Knibb Baptist Church where we will worship for the afternoon.

After we have lunch the we will split into our respective groups and head off for various infirmary's. More update to come later.🙂

Day of worship

Team 1- Ready to Roll

by Cathy Kirk | March 17, 2019 11:27 AM

What a great night we had last night during our first time together as Team 1.  We spent some time chatting and getting to know each other.  Several shared their testimony of Gods love and grace in their lives.  

It was a wonderful time of sharing and we are super excited to spend the week together serving God, the people of Jamaica and each other.

We are loaded on the bus and ready to head to worship this morning at William Knibb Baptist Church.  Were so excited to see what God has in store today.

Team 1- Ready to Roll

The Pews Are Full

by Cathy Kirk | March 17, 2019 11:30 AM

We filled 90% of the pews at William Knibb Baptist this morning.  What a sweet time of worship with our friends in Jamaica.
The Pews Are Full

Every praise is to our God

by David Ashley | March 17, 2019 11:31 AM

Here giving God all our praise withholding nothing from Him, giving Him total praise and adoration. 
Every praise is to our God

Greetings Everyone!!

by Cathy Kirk | March 17, 2019 11:40 AM

Greetings and Fellowship with one another.  What a welcoming church it is!  So many smiles as everyone got out of their seats and welcomed us into their place of worship. It was truly a sweet time of hugs, hand shaking and conversation.

Greetings Everyone!!

Group 2 and 3

by David Ashley | March 17, 2019 1:14 PM

We are excited to serve here with each other. We also can't wait to see how God works in our lives.

Group 2 and 3

Day of worship

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 17, 2019 2:08 PM

Church today was really a blessing, it was a wonderful experience tp worship in a Jamaican church to see how much they love God. 

It is time now for us to go visit the infirmary to meet with the residents and mission onto them and hear there stories but not after a little time of relaxation.


Day of worship

Team 9 & 10 Prayer Minute!

by Ryan Campbell | March 17, 2019 5:06 PM

It was such a moving moment, when some of tye guys from team 9 & 10 took the time out to pray for a resident of the St. James infirmary. They say, prayer move mountains and I am sure they all will be leveled in this person's life after their prayer. 

Team 9 & 10 Prayer Minute!

Infirmary visit

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 17, 2019 6:27 PM

Meeting with the residents at one of the local infirmary
Infirmary visit

Infirmary visit for group 2 and 3

by David Ashley | March 17, 2019 7:39 PM

We had so much fun talking with the people at the infirmary they sang to them and read the bible to them. It was a tearful one also but in all we loved it there. Please continue to pray for our team.

Infirmary visit for group 2 and 3

Infirmary visit

by David Ashley | March 17, 2019 7:47 PM

Kelsey playing for one of the person at the infirmary
Infirmary visit

Infirmary visit

by David Ashley | March 17, 2019 7:49 PM

Reading the word to two person and showing them the love of God.
Infirmary visit

Team 1 VBS Prep

by Cathy Kirk | March 17, 2019 8:18 PM

VBS prep is under way.  Team one is putting their hearts into these puzzles that will be used all week to teach the children Isaiah 43:5.  Do Not Be Afraid For I Am With You.

Team 1 VBS Prep

KILLING THE VBS PREP!!!

by Cathy Kirk | March 17, 2019 8:20 PM

This is what VBS prep looks like with 116 excited team members.
KILLING THE VBS PREP!!!

Team 6 infirmary visit

by Shannel Jackson | March 17, 2019 8:23 PM

Hey Family ❤️

It was awesome watching Jesus hands and feet at St.Ann infirmary this afternoon.I was really chilled watching them dive right in and started to greet and meet people reading them scriptures, singing, talking and Loving on them. I am certain that lives were touched and relationships were built isn't that awesome?

Team 6 infirmary visit

Being His Hands and Feet!

by Cathy Kirk | March 17, 2019 8:35 PM

Kelsey and Tripp were truly the hands and feet of Christ today at Falmouth Infirmary as they sang and shared Gods word with the residents there.  What a blessing it was to see the teams step out of their comfort zones and share Gods amazing love.

Being His Hands and Feet!

Small groups

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 17, 2019 9:40 PM

After dinner and a time of worship its now time for our small groups discussion.

Small groups

St Ann Infirmary

by Kimani Johnson | March 17, 2019 11:20 PM

Pete not knowing who this man was or why he was here gave him all the compassion he required by just sitting there for about 20 minutes and allowing him to rest on him.

True mercy and love

St Ann Infirmary

Listeners are healers

by Kimani Johnson | March 17, 2019 11:23 PM

Everyone was so captured by the stories being told by this resident 
Listeners are healers

Off to Hastings Primary

by Shannel Jackson | March 18, 2019 7:59 AM

Good morning😊

We are off to VBS at Hastings primary.

Pray for the team for God's courage today as they step out of their comfort zones and spread the love of Christ to all the kids they come in contact with in the classrooms or at Hastings in general. 


Love team 6❤

Off to Hastings Primary

It's almost breakfast time!

by Ryan Campbell | March 18, 2019 9:24 AM

It's an excellent start to our day as Griffin leads the team of guys from Asbury in devotions before breakfast. Yeaaa! 

It's almost breakfast time!

Day one..... School ministry

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 18, 2019 9:25 AM

Today is the day we have all being anticipating, the day when we get to go to our various schools to love on the kids that are there.

We woke early had our personal devo's and then left for the schools after we had breakfast. Teams seven, eight, nine and ten left for the Granville primary school were we will be spending the afternoon.

Arriving at the school the kids were happy to see us as well as the school staff. We were given a warm welcome by the principal Mr Gordon and then joined the schools morning devotions where we introduced ourselves. 

Mote to come later 🙂

Day one..... School ministry

Do not fear for I am with you! Isaiah 43:5 (TEAM 9)

by Garth Lewis | March 18, 2019 9:33 AM

As we embark on our first day of school ministry we are reminded that we shouldn't be afraid or worried about what life, struggles or obstacles that comes our way cause God our father is with us all the way! 

Do not fear for I am with you! Isaiah 43:5 (TEAM 9)

'Team work, gets the job done'

by Kareen Hunter | March 18, 2019 9:40 AM

What better way to start the day than a friendly game of bible puzzles in groups. Team #9 loved on each student in their class at the Granville Primary Infant School as they successfully completed their Brain teaser activity that was paired with a comforting bible verse on reassurance. Indeed there is no better way than to share and spread the undying love of God than to make it Funnnn!! #Go Team!!

'Team work, gets the job done'

Day one... Fun and games

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 18, 2019 10:30 AM

Teams seven,eight,nine and ten now tome for some fun and games
Day one... Fun and games

Teaching the kids

by David Ashley | March 18, 2019 10:37 AM

We are here at the Duncan's primary school with groups 1-3 teaching the kids about God and telling them how God worked through Moses to bring the children of Israel out of Egypt.

Teaching the kids

Fun with the kids

by David Ashley | March 18, 2019 10:39 AM

Playing ring games with the kids is always a fun game to break the ice
Fun with the kids

Fun with the kids

by Kyla Armstrong | March 18, 2019 12:34 PM

It was really fun to get to know the kids and just share God's love with them. Hey we're all very kind and it was so cool to get to talk and play with them and most importantly teach them about God. I had a great time and I can't wait to go again.

Fun with the kids

Day one... Projects

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 18, 2019 2:14 PM

Team seven and eight getting busy on the project at the Granville Baptist Church, chopping the wall to put in columns and cutting and bending rebars.
Day one... Projects

Together we will help to build the house of the Lord! TEAMS 9 & 10

by Garth Lewis | March 18, 2019 4:15 PM

After a fun filled day at the Grandville Primary school with the kids, we had an amazing lunch and headed off to the community of Bounty Hall where our work project begins on the Bounty Hall Baptist Church. There we will be doing some concrete work in aid of completing the roofing of the additional infrastructure of the church! Hard work but fun!! 😆🖒
Together we will help to build the house of the Lord! TEAMS 9 & 10

Working hard

by David Ashley | March 18, 2019 6:03 PM

This was our first day of working at the construction site and the team did awesome work. Keep on praying for our group of kids as they minister with the kids and at the work site

Working hard

Day one project team 4 and 5

by Fitzroy Fowler | March 18, 2019 8:13 PM

Martha Brae re Baptist Church it was a blast today working on the new Baptist church building we pour some concrete also did building blocks and filling for the office space at the new church building the guys work hard and also saft

Day one project team 4 and 5

Group 6

by Hughroy Jackson | March 18, 2019 11:08 PM

The kids were a bit nervous going in the school but they did great. The kids at Hastings primary listened carefully to each word spoken by the team 

After the school we went on our work project where we poured sand and gravel unto a slab roof. Where the team will be moving concrete tomorrow.

Group 6

Day two.... School ministry

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 19, 2019 8:57 AM

Teams 7-8-9-10

Today makes it day two for school ministry, we did our devotionals, had breakfast and left for the the school.

As usual the kids were eager to see us anticipating the lesson plans we have for them and the fun an games we are going to have during the recess period.

Now for lessons. More to come later.

Day two.... School ministry

Hastings primary team 6

by Shannel Jackson | March 19, 2019 9:11 AM

Good morning friends and Family  

We are here at Hastings 😊😊the team is  getting their sunscreens on and getting ready to bless these kids heart.

Hastings primary  team 6

Bus ride to Hastings primary

by Hughroy Jackson | March 19, 2019 9:22 AM

Our second morning on the bus to Hasting primar school.
Bus ride to Hastings primary

Team 1 - Monday Duncans Primary

by Cathy Kirk | March 19, 2019 9:44 AM

What a great day yesterday we had in 1st grade.  The children had a blast with the team.  They were super attentive and loved learning the bible verse that the team taught them. The puzzles with the bible verse on them were a huge hit.  

Team 1 - Monday Duncans Primary

Team 1 - Mrs. Betty

by Cathy Kirk | March 19, 2019 9:47 AM

The students absolutely adore Mrs. Betty.  It is such a blessing watching her poor into everyone she comes in contact with.  She is truly serving and loving by being Gods hands and feet.
Team 1 - Mrs. Betty

Team 1 - Sweet Smiling Jenna

by Cathy Kirk | March 19, 2019 9:53 AM

Jenna is having a blast with the students, her smile lights up the room. Love seeing her heart and love for everything she is doing while here serving.
Team 1 - Sweet Smiling Jenna

Vbs time

by Shannel Jackson | March 19, 2019 9:56 AM

VBS TIME

Let me hear you make some noise 😄😄

It has been great so far,  the kids are out of their comfort zones completely. They are interacting with these kids, building relationships and touching hearts. 

 Quote of the day❤

If you always do what you've always done, you'll always be where you've always been. Get out of your comfort zone. The electric light did not come from the continuous improvement of candles,  so evaluate what things you can give a chance for  improvement and what you must change altogether....live your purpose on purpose Lovely, as for today Tuesday  it shall be marvelously marvellous🤗

Vbs time

I LOVE FOREIGNERS AND GOD!!

by Cathy Kirk | March 19, 2019 9:58 AM

Yesterday as we sat and visited with Tristen she laughed, smiled and chatted it up with us.  After talking for awhile she looks up and with a very excited expression says "I just love foreigners and I love God too."  Needless to say we had a good laugh with her.  What a joy this little girl is to be around.  
I LOVE FOREIGNERS AND GOD!!

Team 1 - Strong and Willing Kayla

by Cathy Kirk | March 19, 2019 10:05 AM

Kayla was so eager to help in any way that she could yesterday during our construction project.  She killed it with the wheelbarrow and moving stone for our concrete floor that we poured.  

Team 1 - Strong and Willing  Kayla

Team 1 - Hard Working Men

by Cathy Kirk | March 19, 2019 10:12 AM

Derek and Ray took a moment to strike a pose for me in the midst of casting the floor of a dorm room. The contractor that was working with them really took time to train them and work along side them.  They did an amazing job!!!
Team 1 - Hard Working Men

Team 1 - BUCKETS!!!

by Cathy Kirk | March 19, 2019 10:15 AM

I'd say by the looks of this picture we had a productive day of  mixing and pouring concrete.  
Team 1 - BUCKETS!!!

Team 1- Pour, Shovel, Mix

by Cathy Kirk | March 19, 2019 10:20 AM

Saylor and Kylie worked super hard yesterday mixing the concrete for us.  Even through exhaustion they kept pushing forward to get the job done.  What a blessing to see such hard working Young ladies on our team.
Team 1- Pour, Shovel, Mix

Day two at school

by Dylan Miller | March 19, 2019 10:39 AM

Day 2 at the school has been amazing, my highlight of the day was this sweet girl that I was talking to, wrote me a letter and it said that she loves me and I'm her best friend forever and she never wants me to go. I will always remember these kids and they are impacting my life just as much as I am impacting their lives.

Day two at school

Having fun with the kids

by Juliana Metzler | March 19, 2019 10:55 AM

Being in Jamaica on this mission trip is so different than any other mission trip I've been on in the past. The infirmary was so different than what I expected. Everyone living there was so happy and were always smiling. The kids at the schools are the sweetest kids you could ever meet and are so interested in learning where we came from and what it's like. They are so entertaining and have such good hearts. I was worried at first that they wouldn't listen when we asked, but they listen better than I could have asked for. Not only is working with the kids amazing, but the construction site is so much fun with the group's I was placed with. Everyone works so hard and always have a smile no matter how hot or tired everyone is.
Having fun with the kids

Loving on the kids

by Jennifer Kirk | March 19, 2019 11:16 AM

Being on this trip I have experienced many things. I was expecting this trip to be pretty hard, but it has not been. The only hard part was getting through the 3 hour church service because I was not used to how long it was. The rest has been very cool. The infirmary was very eye opening and nothing like I was expecting. The schools are my favorite part because I love playing with the kids and getting to know them. The concrete work was tough but fun because of the group of people I was with, they made it fun and enjoyable. I can't wait for the rest of the week!

Loving on the kids

Day two... Projects

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 19, 2019 2:42 PM

After having some time with the kids and some fun and games now its time for our service projects

Day two... Projects

Wakefield baptist (work site )

by Shannel Jackson | March 19, 2019 8:15 PM

After an awesome day at the school with the kids, we ate lunch and head to our work site at Wakefield Baptist.The team did and awesome job at the site, we got a lot done today.

Wakefield baptist (work site )

Day two projects

by Bryan Runyan | March 20, 2019 9:10 AM

(3/19/2019)   Today we continued to backfill dirt along the footing.  The wall building crew continued to add layers to existing walls and a coloum was poured at the end of the workday.  Crews continued to mix mortar and concrete for the walls.

Day two projects

Day three.... School ministry

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 20, 2019 9:11 AM

Good morning ! Today is day three of our missions in beautiful Jamaica, our day started out as usual  with devotionals and breakfast and then we left for the various schools in the area we are serving at.

We cant believe its already wednesday, my how time flies. Today we will be in the classrooms with the kids and then close to the afternoon some fun and games on the playing field. After all that then its across the road to the baptist church where we will continue with our service project.

See you all in a little bit. Nuff respect from Jamaica. 😁 Irie

Day three....  School ministry

Final day at Hastings Primary

by Shannel Jackson | March 20, 2019 9:26 AM

Good morning❤

OMG! it is Wednesday already, its our final day at the school the team is setting up for VBS i am sure today is going to be a good day but also a sad one because we have to say goodbye to these kids. Thus far it as been incredible and we thank the Lord for such lovely opportunity .The team enjoyed being around the kids and i am sure everyone feels accomplished.



Quote of the day

 Be Prepared to Push through your limitations. No one ever built a legacy by standing still. Once you set a goal, be prepared to push past every thing that stands in your way. (And sometimes pushing doesn’t look pretty 😀) Your MIND is the biggest OBSTACLE you have but it’s also your biggest source of POWER. Tap into it, Victory is guaranteed if you stay focused and live your purpose on purpose Lovely🤗






 

Final day at Hastings Primary

Team 1 - Double Double This

by Cathy Kirk | March 20, 2019 10:16 AM

The children really enjoyed playing Double Double This.  They couldn't get enough of it with the team this morning.   What a great way to build relationships with the students through personal touch, one on one intentional interaction and showing them love.  God is good!!

Team 1 - Double Double This

Team 1 - DIRTY BUCKETS!!!

by Cathy Kirk | March 20, 2019 10:19 AM

This team not only works hard but they clean hard.  Not a word is said each day as it is time to scrub and remove the concrete from the buckets, shovels and tools we have used at our work site.  These students are amazing!  Clesnest buckets ever!!!
Team 1 - DIRTY BUCKETS!!!

Last day at Hastings

by Shannel Jackson | March 20, 2019 3:05 PM

After finishing our VBS it was soon time to say goodbye to the kids at Hastings and head to our work sites, i  must give a shout out to all of the members of group six they nailed it each day,they just dive right in and do their endeavour best.




 


Last day at Hastings

Last day of school ministry

by David Ashley | March 20, 2019 5:53 PM

It was an emotional day for the team's as well as the kids. They love on the kids and prayed over their lives that God will prosper them. I couldn't have asked for a better set young people who just share Christ with all their being

Last day of school ministry

Devo's

by David Ashley | March 20, 2019 5:56 PM

Nothing like doing devos with an ocean view
Devo's

Day four.... Last day for projects

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 21, 2019 9:01 AM

Today is our last day for doing projects, as we had no school in the morning we left straight for our project sites to see how much more we can get done. So we have gotten a lot done over the few days and after we are done here we will leave for the children's home afternoon lunch.


Day four.... Last day for projects

Last day at the construction site

by Shannel Jackson | March 21, 2019 9:03 AM

Good morning family❤

It is our last day at the construction site man we can't wait to see the completion of this project,lol we are all stiff and sore but we are going to nail it again today. 

Quote of the day  

May the GREATER PLAN of God for you in this season DISRUPT your own and SHIFT you to where you never see yourself with your own PLAN. GOOD MORNING Lovely🤗

Last day at the construction site

Day four... Job well done

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 21, 2019 11:49 AM

The team worked harder to get the job done. Thanks to God for GRIT.!!
Day four... Job well done

Final day of our work project

by David Ashley | March 21, 2019 12:14 PM

We are so grateful to be able to work this week and got a lot done with these kids it has been a blessing to the kids to experience mixing concrete so it was awesome. After a day of working they got ice cream before lunch so that was a great finishing for our work day. We visited the children's home and had a dance party with the people at the home. The kids loved every minute of it. We came home to some pizza and even more ice cream. I think today was the best day for them.

Final day of our work project

Day 3 project

by Brenna Posey | March 21, 2019 1:24 PM

Wednesday, March 20th- We had an awesome time working on Martha Braie project. We got to mix concrete and transport a whole lot of buckets. We were also working on leveling out the ground for the building that we are helping build. One of the things that stuck out to me was how our teams (4&5) became so close to the locals that were also helping us, and how fun all of the students had together. We had fun conversations that made the day go by even faster! 
Day 3 project

Day four..... The children's home

by Andre (Andy) Eldemire | March 21, 2019 6:18 PM

Having fun with the kids at the children's home.

Day four..... The children's home

Final day of project

by Fitzroy Fowler | March 22, 2019 8:20 AM

After one week of working on the new church building we are finally done for this week it was a blast working alongside the local Workman along with team members  fun times and it's also hard work through it all God never cease to show his face Can't wait to see the completion thank you all for your prayers and support we truly appreciate that God bless you all 

Final day of project

Rec day

by David Ashley | March 22, 2019 5:34 PM

After a hard week of work there's nothing like a waterfalls to cool you down and be happy the kids love it here


Rec day

Home bound

by David Ashley | March 23, 2019 8:00 AM

It was a great week of ministry God has been so good to us we can not complain. We got up, cleaned, breakfast, pack our luggage, gave our hugs and said our good byes. We have run our course for this year and we have finished our goal for this year so now back to training so we can run the race again next year. To all the sponsors for the kids here know that every kid or leader that I have been amongst has just out of their comfort zones and are coming home free and ready for what's ahead. Keep on praying for these young ones cause they have such a future for the kingdom of God. They are and forever will be called the

Trend Settaz!!!!!

Love you guys for life

Home bound

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Comments

Laura Freeman

March 22, 2019 7:24 PM

Any chance of getting a recipe for the authentic jerk chicken you have been feeding our students all week any chance of getting a recipe for the authentic jerk chicken you have been feeding our students all week? We would love to have it

Deborah Powell

March 22, 2019 10:31 AM

Love seeing how God is working through these teens.

Becky Yoder

March 20, 2019 10:46 PM

Team 7 pics!

Jody Fowler

March 20, 2019 4:26 PM

Team 4....

Regina

March 20, 2019 3:32 PM

Any Team 2 pics from Jamaica?

Kim

March 17, 2019 2:51 PM

Looking for Team 6 pics and updates!!!

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