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SPAIN 2025 - DAY 1

Jul 10 11:00 AM

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Spain team departure adventures and day 1 in Spain!

The plan was for the team to meet at the Pittsburgh airport at 1:45 pm in order to fly to Philadelphia to meet Ken and Carolyn Muckle, then fly to Madrid!

Time to pivot!

Our flights were cancelled! Tim and Cheryl called on our team to regroup and think quickly.

We met, prayed together, and mutually made a decision to get on the road and drive to Philadelphia in hopes of making our next flight!

Road trip!

We confirmed we could all be booked again on the later flight to Madrid and started our trek across the turnpike. Time would be tight, but we kept praying and hoping that we would make it to the Philadelphia airport in time.

On our way, we got alerts that the flight was delayed 40 minutes which helped our cause! We also were getting alerts of bad weather, possible tornadoes, and flooding and traffic!

Time was tight, and we got an another alert our flight was delayed again! More time! It amazed me how God was providing in these ways! Our team was full of trust and patience. (And encouraging each other to keep hope)

We joined together with Ken and Carolyn Muckle in Philadelphia, and our team was fully together!

Now wait.

More delays and after waiting, departed for Madrid at 1:30 am!! Wow- we had quite a delay (5 hours)

Wednesday:

Landed in Madrid 8 am US time/2 pm Madrid time.

By 4 pm, we had picked up our luggage - well, all but one left behind! (More prayers, we will get it soon!) We drove to Guadalajara and checked into our hotel. After check-in, it was time to grab a snack and then drive to join the Alvarezes at their church for youth camp.

We participated in a find the owner of the shoe game and then sang in worship before the message on Joseph was shared. Keychain craft, then sand volleyball at the local park with snacks too! Tim shared his testimony with the youth while Ken translated . Praise God for the opportunity for Tim to share about God's work in his early life so he can live to honor God.

MEN'S PANAMA WORK TRIP 2025 - DAY 7

May 05 10:02 AM

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Today our group had a very satisfying and fulfilling day. We completed all of our projects, we had great fellowship, and we had a great end to our week of work.

One of the projects we completed was working on the pool bathroom stalls. We had previously completed the girls' side by adding more walls to allow the doors to fully close, and we did the same thing with the guys' side. We had to use leftover marble tile and old telephone poles as our building materials. It was a difficult job, but we got it done by working hard together.

Another job we finished was the shower room in the boys dorm. Previously we had finished installing ceiling in the hallways and prepped the room for new tile. Today, we finished adding the last of the marble tile, put in the ceiling, and added a divider wall to one shower stall. It was all hands on deck at the end for clean up; everyone did their part and we were able to finish all the work by 3:30.

Finally, we capped off the week of hard work with a well-earned trip to the beach. The waves were crazy, the weather was decent, and everyone had fun. We enjoyed a dinner after with some getting fish, others shrimp or clams, and everyone partaking in pineapple smoothies. It was a very nice way to sort of tie up the trip, and we’re all very thankful for what the Lord accomplished through us this week.

Please pray for safe travels tomorrow; we can’t wait to share everything that happened!

MEN'S PANAMA WORK TRIP 2025 - DAY 6

May 05 9:55 AM

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Today was nothing short of incredible. We kicked off the morning with a time of prayer and breakfast as a team, grounding ourselves for what we knew would be a full day ahead. Afterward, we met with the camp leaders to finalize the day's schedule and responsibilities.

By 9 a.m., people began arriving from various communities across the Panamá area—over 1,000 in total. It was amazing to see so many faces gathered with excitement and anticipation. We welcomed everyone in the large gym area, where the plan for the day was outlined.

Once the orientation wrapped up, the crowd split into smaller groups to enjoy a range of activities. Some went to puppet shows, others played soccer and volleyball, while many enjoyed skill-based games and other fun events. There was something for everyone, and the energy was contagious.

One of the biggest tasks of the day was lunch—and what a mission it was! Our TBC team helped prepare and serve rice, salad, plantains, and burgers to the entire crowd. It was exciting, chaotic, and definitely a bit stressful, but seeing everyone fed and happy made it all worth it.

Beyond serving food, our team stayed busy with various support roles—keeping water coolers filled with ice-cold water, emptying trash cans, moving tables and chairs, and helping with crowd control. Most importantly, we aimed to be a light in every moment, showing kindness, patience, and love throughout the day.

At 5 p.m., the event wrapped up, and the cleanup began. The TBC team and camp staff worked together to restore order after such a large gathering. When the work was finally done, we shared a well-earned dinner of lasagna—everyone went back for seconds.

We ended the day with a team debrief and devotion time, reflecting on what we experienced and giving thanks for the opportunity to serve. It was a long day, but one filled with purpose, connection, and joy. We’re exhausted—in the best way possible.

MEN'S PANAMA WORK TRIP 2025 - DAY 5

May 01 10:08 AM

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Today started bright and early at 4:45 with five of the team members taking a hike up Mount Chame. The hike was difficult, but the view was well worth it. Though a bit exhausted, we were able to accomplish a lot after we came down from the mountain.

We made custom partitions from telephone poles and put them up in the girls' pool bathroom. The grinding in the showers is officially done, and we started putting up marbling. Painting through the whole camp was completed. The majority of the ceiling got completed with only the shower ceiling needing to be completed tomorrow.

We are right on track to get all our goals done before we leave. Family Picnic Day is tomorrow, with at least 1,000 people expected to attend. God is good.

MEN'S PANAMA WORK TRIP 2025 - DAY 4

Apr 30 12:32 PM

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Today began with the peaceful sound of birds chirping—an early reminder of God's presence in the stillness of the morning. Our team gathered together, rooted in Scripture, to start the day centered on His Word. There’s something powerful about opening the Bible in community before putting our hands to work.

We made great strides in our mission today. The apartment remodeling is officially complete—praise God! In addition, we tackled significant demo work in the boys' shower room, including several ceilings. Each task, though physically demanding, felt deeply fulfilling knowing it contributes to a greater purpose.

A special moment came when the Word of Life staff and students joined us. We shared a time of fellowship, laughter, and encouragement. They blessed us with thoughtful tokens of appreciation—an unexpected but heartwarming gesture that reminded us we’re part of something much bigger than ourselves.

To close the day, we circled up once more for evening devotions. Seth led us through a powerful reflection on the Armor of God, calling us to live equipped, intentional, and steadfast in our faith.