Mid-term retreat

So, we got to have a time of relaxation halfway through our time in Portugal.

About 3 hours south in very southern most part of Portugal is a place called the Algarve. The Algarve is the Florida of Portugal. It's the vacation spot with warm beaches and lots of tourism. During the months of July and Aug, everyone gets 3-4 weeks vacation and a huge majority come down here.

We're getting the opportunity to swim, go to the beach, do a little shopping, have some team prayer, and it's just been a great time of rejuvenation. Our hosts Otto & Marjorie returned from their trip to the states, so they're joined us here at our retreat. (they also brought food from the states for us!)

The camp we're staying at has a really cool ministry. The take youth girls for two months & teach them basic household chores, cooking, and other things they need to make it, (motherhood related, how to fill out an application, etc.) After the two months is over, they follow them, and keep in touch for two years to help them get their feet on the ground. While they're here they're also shown tons of love and taught Christian values. It's really neat to hear about this kind of ministry.

One night we got to go up to the top of a mountain and watch the sun set and pray over Portugal. It was a really encouraging time.

I want to thank you for your prayers. God is teaching me stretching me and knowing I have your prayers is very encouaging.

God Bless---- ANDRA BETH