2 facebook posts and pics that we want to remember

from the global expedition leaders:  It's early, but the team is so excited to get going! We begin our departure to Alaska today and packed with God's power, strength and guidance our teams are ready! Each of us has a unique gift to bring to the people in our respective villages and we are prepared to share those gifts! Please continue to pray for traveling safety for not only our team but all the country teams that leave today from campus. We love you all and can feel your support and prayers behind us!

from my friend Kristina: Well, my Kyra should be in the air heading to Alaska from Texas by now. They had to be up and on buses this morning very early. All cell phones will be held by the leaders during the next two weeks so the kids can focus on their mission. They are unplugging from technology that is all so often a distraction from what God would have for us. The next time I can talk to Kyra wil be when she gets to her final destination city in Alaska. 
Once ministry begins in Alaska, leadership will set aside specific times when participants will be allowed to utilize personal cell phones at their own discretion. These times will be very limited and may only occur every 3-4 days as the schedule allows. Their leaders will have their phones with which to call the office in Texas, who will update the FB page so we can see how things are going.

Team Climbers are ready to board! (at George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston.)

and they're off...