We're HERE!

WOW!
So this is the first time I have had a chance to update the blog since we've been here. And these past 3 days have been so adventurous!

Our flight was awesome - we were blessed with an amazing airplane, nice seats, movies, etc. We felt very spoiled. It was extremely odd being on an airplane for 23 hours, having 2 times where it was nighttime outside and being served 5 meals plus snacks. haha our bodies were VERY confused.
Everything regarding customs and getting our visas went very smoothly and we had no problems. ALSO all of our baggage made it through! YAY!

We found a great hotel thanks to Robbie Hetland, the man from ACC who is in charge of the long term team. He is staying with us as well as 3 of our 8 Indonesian translators. That's right. We have 8 translators!!!! What a blessing because the language barrier here is insane. Most people here speak no English and we are trying our best to learn the basics of Indonesian. (Nama Saya Courtney! - my name is Courtney. Jalan Jalan - just walking around) :) We have gotten to bond with them so much in the time we have been here. It's amazing that the same G.od we worship is the same G.od they worship. He is SO much bigger than we can even begin to imagine! WE have spent many times together worshiping and praying for our time here. Hearing them cry out for their country in their language is truly incredible.

The food here is great! Yes, some of us are having to adapt, especially to the level of spiciness which none of us seem to be used to yet! (Expect a great video of many members eating one of the hottest peppers we've ever tasted. Holy smokes.)

We are gradually figuring out a constant schedule for things. Every day has looked a little different but we are already seeing the kingdom of G.od come to Indonesia in just the few days we have been here. One of our "cousins" decided to follow J.esus yesterday! (Ask me later what cousin means but you can probably figure it out).

Anyways, hopefully I will get to update the blog at least once a week. We have found one restaurant that has computers with internet and are using them now!

Please continue to pray for soft hearts, flexibility, against the language barrier, and for our team to walk in the spirit!

We love all of you!!!