O'well no Harrod's!

Okay so the troops are doing really well. They are peacefully asleep at their hotel and will be packing up and moving toward Ilfracumbe tomorrow.

They went to the Buckingham palace today for their tour and ended it with a tea that took two hours too long! With the tour of the palace they received tea tickets however the tea was across the city at another location. The tour went over and the tea took longer than expected BUT they still had a great time! They attempted to go to Harrod's but because the tea and tour took longer than expected they were unable to make it before closing. Apparentley they weren't too upset as the prices were outrageous.... Parents be looking forward to your souveniers from the palace!

Although the students would have like to discover more of London they still had a full day of fun and adventure. Nine o'clock and the sun is just beginning to set and their off to find a place to dine for dinner, actually last I heard they were going to try a grocery store for some yummies!

Apparently the way to eat is "on the go" as most people travel by way of foot. They have stopped in at quaint little cafe's for a quick bite along the way and in their words "the cafe's are like outdoor Panera's with walk up counters", you order and go.

Please be in prayer as Pilgrim "tries" to drive on the OPPOSITE side of the road, while steering on the OPPOSITE side of the car, while using the OPPOSITE side of his brain (he's a lefty, hah hah). Per Pilgrim's words, "the drivers over here are scary and I'm not looking forward to joining their suicidal mission". They will be traveling most of the day tomorrow in the 12 passenger van and head to the Bath hotel.

If they have not contacted you tonight be looking forward to tomorrow as Pilgrim is trying to find an internet cafe' for phone and computer access. It is not as easy as they thought to communicate over there and it is very expensive!

All of the students asked that I give their hello's and love to their families, especially Amy's. She is dying to talk to her mom!

Until tomorrow!

They'll be sleeping well tonight!

Well the gang is doing great! They all are exhausted after long travels and a full day experiencing the city.

They started out with a Double Decker bus tour, then had a scavengar hunt (which Pilgrim's team won!) and finally, tasting the exsquisitely cheap fish and chips for dinner! Not so good they tell me....

They did have one little scare during their ventures on a train however! Samantha couldn't get off the train on time before the doors shut and ended up riding the train to the next station by herself, streaming in tears. Luckily the next station was close. Pilgrim quickly jumped on the next train and swiftly rescued her!! They are back at the hotel now and ready to get some rest for the exciting day planned for them tomorrow.

As the dawn appears they will be reading themselves for a tour of the Buckingham Palace, enjoying some London tea, going to the all famous Harrods for a little shopping and exploring the unturned hot spots of the surprisingly beautiful, not so dark city of London!

Pray for safety tomorrow as they go on their many excursions and that no-one get's stuck on any form of transportation :D Update on Alexandra's luggage.....they found it!

THEY MADE IT!

After a long, but great flight the team has arrived to England. They have already checked into the hotel and have joined Kelsey, Jordan and Caleb. The team is now officially complete! They are heading out to eat lunch in a bit, I hear they are starving :D After touring the city on a double decker bus they will resign to their hotel for a little r&r. Praise the Lord for their safety and a smooth flight.

Today's the Day!

We are being prayed off this morning at Calvary Chapel Sarasota.
12 adults and students will be flying from Tampa to London for 10 days of outreach, evangelism, prayer, worship, teaching, and proclaiming the gospel in the darkening country of England.
Please pray for us!
We will give an update tomorrow afternoon hopefully!

Today's verse is Romans 10:13-17!!!

We leave tomorrow!

The bags are packed and prayers have been prayed...
tomorrow we depart for London, England!
We will be prayed off in both services at Calvary Chapel Sarasota, at the 9am and 11am service. You can tune in live online by visiting www.calvarychapelsarasota.com.

Check back daily for updates, prayer requests, or to leave comments and notes for the team!

Thanks and God bless you all!!!