It’s D-Day

Our 2008 interns arrive today to start their year of service with us. Unfortunately 3 of them didn’t make their domestic connections and will only arrive tomorrow. Flexibility is the operative word as we rearrange schedules and change up the plans so that no one misses any of the training or teambuilding.

The week ahead will be very full as the interns familiarize themselves with the inner workings of Thrive. (They will even be tested at the end of the week on their knowledge of our vision, strategies, and departments, as well as who does what within the ministry!) Time will also be spent helping the interns bond as a team and with the staff. We’ve developed a new system to determine the best ministry job placements for the interns. There is so much work to be done, the entire staff team is excited to have some interns assisting in their departments this year.

We miss our interns from last year, and there’s almost this weird expectancy that they’re the ones who are going to show up here today.  But we know God has given us a wonderful new group of servant-hearted young people. Together as one team we will touch lives and accomplish what God has called us to for 2008.

We appreciate your prayers!

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1. Joseph says:

   I’ll be praying specially for you and your interns this week. Blessings to you all in beautiful and ‘mysterious’ Africa. I can’t wait to visit some day!

2. Gary Blaylock says:

   You will be in my prayers, especially my daughter Jody!
   May God bless you all with abundant grace to touch lives for Jesus.

3. danielle says:

   that’s so cool that you have a system on ministry placement. and i wonder how i’d do on the vision quiz :)

4. Alex says:

   God is good! They will all make it there eventually…God has amazing plans for this year…they are different interns from last year, but they are still the hands and feet of Jesus! You are all in my prayers as you get settled in SA. See you in a few months!

5. sallie Hawkins (grandma) says:

   Katie my dear grandaughter, my love and prayers are with you and the whole team. I pray that God will bless all of you over the next year. I love you.

6. Sue Schneider says:

   Hey new interns! God has some extra special things in store for you in the year ahead. Hang on tight and open your hearts!

7. roo says:

   I’m so excited for you all! Hope things go smoothly with new flights! Enjoy this year! Praying for you all!

8. Tom Moline (Matt's Dad) says:

   Glad you finally made it, Matt! Now, you become part of a team that only God could have assembled. Your mother and I are praying each day for all ten interns and for the continued good work of Thrive Africa.

9. Maureen says:

   I am excited to meet all of you when you come to Botswana to visit our mission!!!

10. Nancy Miller says:

    South Africa is blessed to have such a wonderful set of interns this year. I am praying for all 10 of you, especially for Katie (my daughter) as the Lord works in all of your lives as well as the lives you will touch.

11. Ducky Wing (Mom) says:

    Just a note to Shannon to let her know that there are alot of friends and family who are praying for her and for all of the people who are a part of Thrive. God has lead you to this place so put your heart and soul into your commitment and have a wonderful experience.

    We Love You.

12. Alece says:

    All the interns made it safe and sound… And the one missing piece of luggage even arrived—with everything in it!

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