many a tear did fall

We are actually on the bus on our way back to the border. Our last night was filled with tears, laughter, joy and of course God. We have been on the mountain top this week and our experience has been as if we were physically next to Christ himself. It will be diffacult to return homd and contain our joy. We were a group of 18 who many would say got together and decided to take a trip to Mexico, but each of us on this trip know we were called by God. Each of us had a major role in the sucess of this trip... And it was a huge sucess. If you are reading this you know someone on this team, Please sit down with that person and ask them about thei experience! You will be moved with the details and proud of your team member.
We have all grown closer to one another, a bond that will never be broken, but more importantly I can without reservation say we have all grown closer to God.
On behalf of all the Adults on this trip I want to thank the parents for allowing your young adults to go with us... It has been a privilege to get to know and Love them.!
Lance

We are a school on a mission right? I say yes! but to have a successful mission everyone needs to work together and that doesnt just mean just us 18 the entire school as well we are a school that will be moved and will be changed. at least thats what i would like for my last year is to see a transformed school dead to themselves concerned with others as we are wrapping up our day here having our last meal im going to be real these ninos (kids) are my passion i dont wanna go back to nashville i havr nothing to stress about anymore but i have awesome stories for all my friends and family back to my previous subject... For my school to be new and actually have respect for teachers and love their friends you can still have a good time and be you. These kids are my passion and this is what i feel like im called to do forvmy life maybe not here but you get the point. Dinner is starting
Much loveu

In His name
Vince

Our last full day

It's kind of a sad day for us. Our last full day here and at some point we have to say goodbye to old and new friends. We always look forward to seeing family again but still we are sad. We have taken over a thousand photos and many videos. We'll put them together and find a way to get some of thos to all who would like them.
Today is a big clean up day and we'll be focused on that. But the thing we look forward to the most is getting back to playing with the kids. In all my trips I have to say this is the hardest working group we've ever had mostly because of our small numbers but also because they just seem to get it. The real reason we are and thats for the kids. They don't seem to mind the hard work at all. The hours have been from around 7 AM to 10 PM truely non-stop. We'll packing today think about the kids we have met here and we be kind of sad but we will also be thinking of our family back...and the new appriciation we have for you all.

Day 5 update

To say we are busy is an understatement!!! We have meals to prepare for the babies, we are working hard on the art project at the ninas dorm and there are rice crispy treats being made for about 130 of us. We aren't in a panic and everything is being masterfully handled by the team. I'm pretty sure all of you would be very pleased if you could see your team member in action. Really what we have accomplished this week is a task taken on by a team normally twice our size. We are all worn out but its a good tired.
The adults and veterans on this trip all agree this group is amazing and we all lift them up to the Lord in prayer

Day 5

This is tresdon stphens. Were having a amazing time here at the city of children. This is a really
Eye opening experience for all of us. At first when i arrived i was hoping that this week would go by
Quick qnd fast, now i wished this week would never end. Mom if your reading this i love you dad austin and
Addie and thank you for everything you have done for this trip trust me it was well worth it.
Please keep the kids and the city of children in your prayers.

Adios. God bless.

work on the wall

The group working on the wall today has so far made great progress. It's a pretty ambitious project but NCS is up for it. The word of the week is "flexable" and we have been that!! It is hard for me to describe to you how amazing this group is. We have taken hundreds of pictures and some videos to record this epic trip. We can't wait to show you how God has used us this week. Keep praying!

Update from Brit :)

Hey guys its Brit! Mr. Lance just gave me the ENORMOUS honor of writing on the blog. Phew hard work is being done down here in Ensenada. But it is well worth seeing all of the kids smile. Every night we have american devo and the question that is asked is, "Where did you see God today?" Well yesterday was our benevolence day and God was absolutely everywhere. After we gave the five families food, we were going to go to get Brother Franco's daughter from school. We went to the wrong school but when we got out with oreos and bracelets, at least 50 kids swarmed us. Megan got toothbrushes out of the van anf she had to hold them above her head in order to not get tackled. Every one of those little kids was blessed yesterday and we were too. Everyone is having a great time and soreading Christ to the ones who need him. We love you all. To my Mom, Dad, Jared, Bre, and Brook, i love you guys and ill see you soon! :)