60 http://www.servanttrips.org/ A mission of the NJ Synod of the Evangelical Church in America. The annual mission trip travels to Bosnia to hold friendship camps with children. en-us Copyright 2012, NJ Syndod, all rights reserved. Custom by AF-Design.com http://www.servanttrips.org/images/elca_girl_logo.gif?feed=rss http://www.servanttrips.org/ Sounds like a job well done folks!- not like we ever had any doubts. Now enjoy the party and downtown Sarajevo, and don't do anything i wouldn't do, well uh uh ;-) Mir http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:33:40 -0700 You are doing great work and seem to be having a good time too. It?s a pleasure to see the notes and photos and video on the Facebook site. The team and the children are in my prayers. May you all have safe returns Sunday. I?m looking forward to hearing the wonderful stories. http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:43:04 -0700 Sounds like everyone is having good time. Enjoy! Keep up the good work! http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:26:35 -0700 Thinking of you all and praying for your wonderful work in Bosnia. http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:59:06 -0700 so i'm wondering is Larry better behaved with his daughter Rachel around??? anyways thanks for the facebook reports team(s) Camps sound like they're going great. Miss you all - stay healthy and keep em smiling - peace Cliff http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:34:05 -0700 Hello everyone, How are you all?! I hope everything is well and that you are having fun while making a differences. Not everyone is as lucky to do what you guys are doing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers back home <3 http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:05:36 -0700 Just letting you know I am thinking of you and praying for you http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:09:00 -0700 The pictures are great! The kids look happy! Will keep you all in my prayers! http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:28:51 -0700 It was wonderful being with you at the airport in Newark, and marvelous to hear of your safe arrival. We joined you in prayers yesterday at noon, remembering each of you and commending your ministry to God's keeping and care. Peace! +Bishop http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:01:58 -0700 It was good to pray with you in the parking lot today and see the trailer loaded up and your sweet nervous faces getting excited about the trip! God bless you as you bless the children of Bosnia in our stead! We're praying for a good flight, no lost luggage, and for the satisfaction of accomplishing such worthwhile, life-affirming, peace-making mission each and every day and then, of course, safe and joyous homecoming! Love to you and to all who travel and to all whom you meet! Blessings, Pastor Pat http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:53:04 -0700 Congratulations to CAPTAIN LAUREN for her first expedition as South Team Leader!!! Of course the South Team is the best team (ha, ha)Denise and Victoria - I know you've got Lauren's back. Don't know if you're going through London's airport but "MIND THE GAP" and "BLOODY HELL THAT'S A LOT OF LUGGAGE" is what I remember of it. Mir, Tara http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:09:41 -0700 My prayers and thoughts are with you all! I wish I was able to go this year!Happy Birthday Cindy! http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:32:47 -0700 7 days and counting team - How i wish I was going with you this year. Please take my prayers and love with you- Have a great trip. Make the kids smile! http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:49:31 -0700 How great to see the faces and hear the excitement as everyone prepares for this trip! And to Cliff-cheena's kids - so glad you're going! Wish I could join you again! http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:04:25 -0700 86 days and counting travel team! God bless the preparations. http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:07:11 -0700 Bless and blessing to all people in the Bosnien and may the gospel revival enter in this country with pouring of Holy Spirts and bless all the children too with joy,thanks and bless again in pray,keijo sw eden http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:48:53 -0700 ESPN's 30 for 30 aired a piece this week regarding the effect of the Balkans War on two Yugoslavian basketball players. The webpage lists re-airs if you choose not to watch on a computer. http://30for30.espn.com/film/once-brothers.html http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:28:13 -0700 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God!! http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:52:27 -0700 Welcome home 2010 team! I enjoyed the video's and picture's! http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:52:39 -0700 Hey Lauren and team mates, Thinking of you all and praying for a safe return to the states for some tomorrow (Thur). Lauren and Emily please be careful and enjoy your extra time there. See you two on Sunday.Love Momma (Jean) http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:19:38 -0700 "You must be the change you wish to see in the world. -- Mahatma Gandhi" What an amazing trip I can't wait to hear all the stories and see your pictures!!! I can't eill you how proud I am of all of you, it is an honor to be your wife and your mother :) http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:28:47 -0700 Good Morning to All. Dear Emily,Lauren, and Team, First, Lauren thank you for the airline info on your return trip. It is just after midnight here, but I couldn't sleep....I kept thinking of you and all the work that is being done to help promote peace and a feeling of well-being for the children of Bosnia. I have had the children's song, JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN running through my head for the past few days and I am so thankful that you are able to bring that message to the children even without s http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:20:46 -0700 I went to Facebook again today and we thoroughly enjoyed all the wonderful pictures. We were amazed at the number of children in some of the groups. We are anxious to hear all about this wonderful trip. SUCH A REWARDING EXPERIENCE! We went to visit Uncle Dan today. He looks great and lost more weight. Have a wonderful trip home. Hope you will have some time in Germany. God Bless you and all the Team! Special Love to all, Grandpa & Grandma http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:51:53 -0700 Hi everyone hope you are have a good time. You all are in my prayers enjoy the rest of the trip! http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:46:46 -0700 Hey Sweetie...and all you Peacemakers! What wonderful pictures! And what beautiful children! We can understand why so many of you keep going back again and again. It looks like it's been another extremely successful and fulfilling venture. We are so proud that you have chosen to be the hands of God in such important work. Bless all of you...and all the children of war of every generation. http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:02:03 -0700 GO TO THE HOME PAGE TO FIND THE LINK TO THE LATEST PICTURES AND UPDATES. :) http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:12:00 -0700 You guys are in the home stretch now. I can't wait to hear all the stories when you all get back! Larry, I hope you didn't make the newbies play "Guess What's Under the Whipped Cream". That would just be mean. Pookie, I miss you like crazy and I can't believe you're making me wait an extra 3 days to see you!!! Oh and those video updates that you're posting everyday are awesome :P http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:24:20 -0700 Becks - captain and Barbara are home safe and sound. Dory arrives tomorrow. I can't believe you'll be home soon and the reunion will be here this weekend. Loved the photos. Especially the one of you with the four kids. Looks like you are having a great time - but then you always look happy and enjoy whatever you are doing. it was amazing seeing the swarms of people in some of the photos. Eric recognized some places. Can't wait for you two to share stories of your trips. http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:11:29 -0700 Dear team - I have been following your progress and your incredible photos on facebook, and I am so inspired by the wonderful work you are doing! I also so desperately wish I could be there with you :) enjoy this incredible journey!! Love, - Alida IST Veteran '03, '04, '05, and '06 http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:45:37 -0700 Elizabeth, hope you are having a wonderful time. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday. 1 - 2 - 3 http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:25:08 -0700 Dear Emily and Team, Today our house was like the United Nations. We had Sabina from Bosnia, Mateaus from Germany, Dr. R. Schwartz form both Germany and USA as well as his wife, Dr. H. Schwartz also from USA and Germany. The reason for this little get together was the Germany and England World Cup game. They missed it due to Zion's 250th year cellebration and all of the festivities of the ground breaking over the weekend. of course the Brazil and Argentina game had to be watched as well, so it became qui http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:17:34 -0700 Hi Sarah & Andrew - Your mom has been keeping us up to date on all you're doing - sounds amazing. We prayed for all of you in church on Sunday. Had what might seem a crazy idea but.... maybe when you come home you'd think about having a youth group lock-in (have we done those?) and present to your peers what you've seen and experienced. Hi to your dad as well. God continue to bless all you are doing. Love Eileen http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:12:36 -0700 Hi Chickadee, We hope your weekend was restful and rejuvenating. As I was driving home from SR this afternoon the children's song "Jesus Loves the Little Children" popped into my mind and I immediately thought of all God's children on the team and all the children's lives that you are touching. Our prayers for your safety and good health continue. I hope that the floods are subsiding and the camps are successful beyond your greatest expectations. Love to all. Mom and Dad aka...Marcia and Burt http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:01:15 -0700 Guidance...the Christ light is within every step you all take; move forward with zeal, spiritual energies, and compassion. Walking with ease and grace, you do not need to see the entire path ahead;the holy and righteous path unfolds before you. You find direction easily and move forward with confidence and God's Will and sharing your gifts/talents with so, so, so many; God bless. Give thanks for every challenge and every opportunity, knowing that Christ light illumines your path. I miss you, Mr Ed.. http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:17:58 -0700 The pictures, the brief updates, the guestbook notes tell a wonderful story of a marvelous servant adventure and the community of family and church that surrounds you! Thank you for all you are doing, and for being such great ambassadors of the Good News! Our Synod is proud of you! http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:42:07 -0700 Hey Sarah, Andrew and CJ!!! Hope you're rested and ready to hit the 2nd week runnin'!!! I'm sure this has been an incredible physical and emotional ride for you all so far! We think of you and pray for you every day!! Had lots of graduation parties this weekend. General Petraeus spoke at Joey's ceremony! Awesome!! He graduated from Cornwall 40 years ago!!! Nancy sounds great - we are keeping in close electronic contact (text and phone) with her! LOVE YOU ALL!! XO http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:12:20 -0700 Saw Frencesca and CPK tonight - she asked about you. Everyone at churched asked about you also - but of course I have heard nothing!!! Not even on my Birthday - but no biggie. I know you are having a great time and I'll hear all about it soon. Barbara had some news for us all from Chris. It has been interesting hearing Eric reminisce a little about his trip. Saw Jersey Boys today. Peace and Prayers to all as you begin your second week. http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:15:06 -0700 Peace...Each person on Earth is like a seed, a dormant shell of pure potential, waiting to be transformed into a flower. You may not have discovered your divine attributes, but they are safely tucked within us, waiting to be called forth. Your perfect potential -the very essence of our wholeness-is there inside. This divine essence is our Christ consciousness. As we awaken to it, we are transformed into wholeness. Keep up your strength, sharing of faith, compassion; God will give you all the energies http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:18:37 -0700 Jajce story of two schools under one roof made it into today's sermon. You are all so on my mind and in my thoughts and prayers. I pray your final days are filled with wonder and awe. http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:55:07 -0700 Hey Lou! Thinking of you and hoping all is well in Bosnia. Lots of people asked about you this morning at church (even Dr. Schwartz, who wanted to know how that "Yugoslavian girl" was doing, lol). Be safe, miss you and love you! http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:16:05 -0700 How great it is to start my day by hearing all those happy and excited "Hello"s on the phone. (It was 4am though) I could feel the love you have in you for what you are doing over there. You make me very proud to be able to call you "My Lauren" and her friends. Stay healthy and safe. Love Momma,(Jean) http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:43:51 -0700 Greetings to all and a special hug to Emily. We are beginning our Sunday and Bishop Hansen is officiating at two services, which we don't ususally have during the summer. Last night we had our Dinner/Dance and so many people who have moved away came back to help us celebrate. Speaking of celebrating...we are praying that through you, the children can celebrate God's love for them. May you all feel God's constant presence and fill you with the same joy that you bring to those precious children. Love to http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:59:32 -0700 Good Morning. Chris, We went to the 5 p.m. Church Service last night. The Bosnia Team was in the Prayers. Today is a Special day for you Chris - the day of your Baptism. We talked to your Mom last night and learned of the beautiful view of the mountains right outside your window. You must be really enjoying this wonderful experience! With Special Love and Prayers for you and the Team. Grandpa and Grandma http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:41:42 -0700 Hello Everyone, glad to know everyone is doing well. That is good for you Pastor Mark. Remember don't drink the water Mark you don't want to come home sick again. Wishing you all the best and I am here praying with you all. http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:28:25 -0700 Hey kids! hope everyone is having an amazing trip. And I hope Sipovo didn't completely wipe you guys out!!! Give Sarajevo a big hug for me! And make sure you all drink from the magic fountain! Jason knows what I mean :) http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:25:15 -0700 It is only 65 minutes until our first weekend worship service. We will, of course, be praying for all of you and the good work you are doing in Bosnia. I pray that you enjoyed your day of sabbath rest and are now recharged to continue to be the lights of Christ. We look forward to your safe return. Cindy - the Inquirer is really blah without your articles! Rick - I need your violin at VBS! Carrie - Rob is enjoying the paper route. http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:25:38 -0700 Hi Chris, We pray for you and the Team every day. Grandpa makes sure he reminds me. We had a wonderful trip to Florida. Ashley and Steven went on line for us. WOW!! What a wonderful experience you are having - a God given gift. Hard to believe that you are very soon reaching the end. We'll be anxious to hear all about this trip. Hope you got to the Firehouse by now. With http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:48:04 -0700 Wishing good rest to all the team and hopes you are staying a bit dryer and out of the rain. Chris, keep hunting for a fire house and take lots of pictures. Rebecca, I know it is a daunting task we have given you, being the Chris keeper. Keep up the good work. (LOL) As always, our prayers are with you all on your last leg of the trip. We look forward to seeing you at the end of the week. Love, Mom L., Dad L., and Catherine http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:32:41 -0700 Arose with you on my mind, praying you are all enjoying Sarajevo, ice cream and much needed rest. Jesus would often go off by himself to rest and pray, may you find such moments for yourself today. Refresh and renew yourself for the days ahead. May blessings abound. http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:20:58 -0700 Hey Peacemakers! Did ya hear the score? World Cup 1, IST Incalculable! You always remind us of the difference between what's fun and what's really, really important. Bless ya all...and hope you're having fun, too! http://www.servanttrips.org/guestbook/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:41:02 -0700