We have successfully arrived to the island of Jamaica, but there were definitely some stories to share about our journey. Everyone arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport amped and ready to go. After getting check-in completed and bags sent thru, we had a team prayer, celebration of Celine's birthday, distributed t-shirts, and bid farewell to our families. Security was not a challenge and everyone got a nice snack before we met to board the plane. Our group had a block of seats together and this particular Delta plane had in-seat tv monitors...so everyone enjoyed trivia, music, free movies, and tv shows. About ready to push back from the gate, we discovered the left engine had a problem, and so we waited approximately an hour on the plane for it to be serviced. Despite some turbulence, we arrived safely to...rainy Jamaica. The rain and clouds broke, and the humidity set-in. After a challenging hour getting through customs and immigration, one mistakenly claimed suitcase (which was just found/returned), and some intense interrogation, our team met up with the SCORE pastors and we are safe and sound at the villa.
Pastor Doug and Brother Jerry briefed the team and then we were treated to a great 1st meal (pork chops, stuffing, corn, spinach, mashed potatoes, Jamaican sweet potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, every type of juice desired, and chocolate eclair cake for desert. The team is getting unpacked into their rooms, several students have opened up the pool with a ceremonial cannonball, and we are following the NCAA men's semifinal. The students have a tremendous opportunity tomorrow to teach a Sunday school class, lead worship for the congregation, and compete in a community volleyball match against the town.
Our journey has begun.....
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