Blazing the trails

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During the trip, we had 4 days of hiking. Each day, our team was divided into four teams, each of which had a translator. Google earth had been used to mark out various locations we were to visit. A map and a communication device was given to each team to help us locate the different homes in that area.

Although the trails were divided into easy, medium, and hard...those terms didn't necessarily reflect what the trail actually looked or felt like! The fourth team was a prayer team that would usually stay on the main road and pray as they walked the area being hiked. They would also stop at shops that may be on the path and buy chai and snacks to help build goodwill with those working in the area.

Each day, the teams were made up of different members. This allowed us to work with different team members and translators throughout the week. It was cool to watch how the different gifts and abilities would join together to help make each team more effective.

Information was recorded about what happened during the different visits. Our translators were all nationals who are in the ministry. The exciting thing is that they will be participating in follow-up with those who made decisions and those who were seeking more information.