Final Preparations

Gifts, Gifts and More Gifts

Ashlie Rapp Packaging Tea



Stacks of Gift Items - Ready for Packing

Melinda Gordon with Communion Cups from Bethlehem

The GoTeam takes a multitude of items to use as gifts of encouragement as they travel from place to place. Everything from small packages of tea, chocolates and pens to soccer balls and jump ropes.

This year special hand carved crosses were made for the team by Irene Tegeler to take as gifts. These crosses have the continent of Africa carved into the center with a vine affect on the cross pieces. This is a reminder that Christ is the vine, and we are the branches.

A final GoTeam dinner meeting was held on Saturday, July 9^th, at the home of Alan and Diane Shiffer. The team received their allotment of gifts to pack and carry, plus heard an overview of their itinerary. Final instructions and emergency numbers were received. Time is drawing near and excitement fills the air.