A note from the team
Today we had an incredible, challenging, heart-breaking, and yet mind-blowing day. As our first day at All Saints' many of those who did not come last year were struck for the first time with the poverty of the place, while those who were familiar with the camp recognized the changes that have occurred in the last year, including the failing health of some of the patients, some who had passed away and the work that has been done by other groups. For the most part, we cleared brush, replaced broken screen doors, and rebuilt dilapidated porches so that people are able to leave their rooms. It was grueling physical work (almost 11 hours of it!), but everyone pulled their weight with a cheerful and willing attitude. Also, during our lunch break, we had the opportunity to interview some of the residents of the camp, learn their life stories, and begin to build relationships with them. We are all exhausted, but full of the joy of doing the Lord's work, and we are excited to continue tomorrow. We will be continuing construction at the camp and later visiting two different orphanages. We hope that you will continue to pray for our team as we work for God's glory, and we pray that we would represent Him well as we serve these amazing people.
Sincerely,
High School Team

Personal notes

Sabina Mathis
Hello Everyone I am doing well. So far all I can say is wow. We are soooooooo
Blessed in the United States. We need to give more of our time and finances. I worked putting in a porch floor in today with a group of students, none of us really experienced in carpentry but we did really well. I cannot write a lot because there is a line please know that I miss you all very much but I am really glad I am here. Michael thanks for the little push you gave me. I love and miss you and wish you were here. Bye for now.

Natalie Maloney
Hey, everthing is going great! This trip has really opened my eyes, because I've relized that I we have so much! Please keep the team in your prayers! See you when I get back!

Rachel Graham-Howard
Hello loved ones. You are all in my heart. This place is wild and beautiful but very poor and in a sense, heartbreaking. So far, we have been at the All Saint's AIDS camp rebuilding people's porches (so that they can actually leave their rooms), and clearing brush as well as just loving on the people who are rejected even by their own families. I am exhausted and so at peace to be here doing what I love. Please keep our team in your prayers, and know that I send you all my love over thousands of miles and I never stop thinking about you. With all my heart, Rachel

Gretchen Ganther
Hey everyone! The Bahamas are great! Everything is so beautiful and clear. The trip so far has really made me relize how lucky I am to live in the U.S. Please keep us in your prayers. See you guys soon! J Gretchen

Abby Fisher
Hey there man, how ya doing? As they would say here in the Bahamas!!! I am here and alive, I mean what more can you ask for. I am having a blast serving God and being stretched of my comfort zone. The people here are amazing and so hospitable. Watch out I may just want to stay J I cant wait to come home and show you all the pictures of the great things God is doing here but for now you will just have to take my word for it. I love you all, please pray that the team stays flexible, healthy, and unified. See ya when I get home man!!! Abby

Rachel Bernhardt
Hola mi familia y mis amigos! We made it safely and are having a great time so far! We just started work today at the All Saints Camp and we tore up and rebulit decks that are falling apart. It's been great to come back and see some of the same smiling faces. I was plesantly shocked and surprised that Arthur remembered my name and have enjoyed the time so far. Thank you so much for your support! I love you all! Can't wait to see you and tell you all about my trip! Muah Rachel

Brianna Lawrence
HHHHHHEEEEELLLLLLLLOOOOO everyone! J I am doing well so mom, you can go to sleep tonight. Hahaha just kidding but anyways I feelng well, I had a coughing-ness last night so I felt bad but I took that mazing robutusin you gave me dad and a cough drop and then it stopped so no worries hahaha But the work is insane, lots of labor and my shoes are too small so that's not good and hey hurt a lot but don't tell shannon that. Hahaha. Tomorrow we're going to an orphange and making more patios so that's exciting! Yay. I love you all and I can't wait to see you soon! Hugs and Kisses! Bri

Jordyn Nichols
Hey my supporters, family, and friends. I miss you all soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much. I love you all. I wanted to say that the first day was very LONG!!!! We worked from like 9:30 am to about 7:00 pm. That's a good like 10 HOURS of Hard labor. We chopped weeds and plants that needed to be removed with MACHETES (which was fun, for a little bit), demolished and rebuilt some of the people's decks, did interviews and let the people know what we are doing this week, and re do some screens. Well, got to run to bed. PRAY FOR SLEEP!!!!!
Luv Yah: <3 Jordyn Nichols

Jennifer Matthews
Hello everyone! I am pleased to report that our first couple days have been great :]. Our first day of work was today. It went well! We built patios and put in screen doors and talked with people at All Saints. It was definitely a lot of work, but worth every minute. The weather here is fantastic! The Lord is at work and it's a privelge to be a part of what He is doing! Please continue to pray for enduarace, Christ-like attitudes and unity for our team. I appreciate it so much. I miss and love you all. See you soon!
In adoration of Him,
Jennifer Nicole

Alyssa Mason
Hey everyone! I am glad to report that all is well in the Bahamas. I am having a great time and am pumped to be doing work in the Lord's name. So far we have demolished porches at the All Saints Camp and then rebuilt them. We also have used machettes to dig out weeds and chop many plants near the homes. Many screen doors have also been replaced and many living circumstances have been improved. Though witnessing their living connditions is emotionaly drainig; it is also very inspiring and encourging. Tomorrow and Wednesday we are going to orphanages to help tutor and spend time with the kids. I am so thankful to all of my supporters for giving me this opportunity to serve God's people and I wish you could see the impact we are having on all of the people's lives. I miss you all and can't wait to tell you more!
Many thanks,
Alyssa

Jessica Hopkins
Hey everybody! So far everything in the Bahamas is going great. It is so amazing working here doing God's work. So far we have repaired a ton of screen doors, we have rebuilt porches, weeded lots of plants, cleaned up trash, and have gotten to know so many
amazing people at the All Saints Camp all in one days work. It has been so cool being able to listen to the people at the camp and share God's wonder. It is so humbling to watch the joy they gush with when the have so little. I am so encouraged to continue working this week and we will be going to an orphanage on Tuesday and Thursday that I am looking forward to and we are taking a field trip to a zoo which will be tons of fun! I can't wait to tell you guys more and show you ALL my pictures that I've taken!
Love, Jessica

Josh Gillespie
Hello every one, everything in the bahamas is great... we spend most of our time at adventure learning centre and All Saints Camp where we work... so it is soo amazing and im totally fine mom =) ... keep praying ... oh and I totally met the most amazing girl, and yes she is a christian... jk... love you all... monet is making me leave...bye

Barrett Burns
It was a long day's work repairing and replacing screen doors. It was amazing how much I was stretched out of my comfort zone and how fulfilling that was. I am enjoying working for God's glory, and I look forward to the work ahead.

Ben Trapp
Hey everyone, I am having a great time! The plane ride was ok but we were flying all night and got to the Bahamas at around 10. It has been fun seeing people that I remember from last year and meeting new ones.