We have arrived in Merida, Mexico!!

Today has been a long travel day for our team, but we have made it to Shalom Presbyterian Church in Merida, Mexico. This was an adjustment to our original plan, but things have worked out and we all have a hammock to sleep in tonight.

We started our day at Faith by loading onto a bus to head to the Atlanta airport. It took us a while, but was able to get everyone checked in, through security and onboard our flight to Houston, with just a minor airplane delay. Once in Houston the team had time to play games, eat, fellowship, and rest a little before boarding our flight to Merida.

After going through customs, Sarah Weinrich greeted each team member at the Merida airport. She led us to the vans where Gaby was awaiting for us and greeted his old friends with hugs and warm greetings. We then loaded into the vans and was driven to Shalom by Gaby and two other men from the church. Shalom fed us Burger King Whoppers and drinks for a late dinner. Then after a brief team meeting, everyone started to settle in and head to bed (or hammock) for the night. We will stay at Shalom tonight and join with them in their church service tomorrow. On Sunday afternoon, we will head to the village where we will stay for the next few days as our base for our project and VBS in Tuzik.

God’s hand has been at work protecting and providing for us throughout the day. This has been seen through conversations with strangers, luggage not getting lost, and everyone staying safe.

Here are some photos from our travel day.

-Update by Dave Crumley and Jessica Sagraves