A Little Taste of Heaven....Armenia

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Kids are eating their snack after VBS.
My goodness, what can I say about Armenia village? It's in the mountains surrounded by green & palm trees. The church we're working with is nestled on top of a hill & the view from the church is spectacular. You can truly see God's beautiful creation in Armenia.
It's a spanish speaking, very poor village so it's been a challenge for our group to communicate w/ all the people, but we're all managing. Yesterday we went to the Belmopan orphanage....52 kids crammed in to a small building.
There was an article written about Praying Pelican Missions (the organization I work for) which should give you an idea of the things we're doing here.

http://www.windsortribune.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3902

Check it out. They were on our first trip this summer.

So, I have 10 days left in Belize. It'll be sad to leave. Just want to make the most of the time I have left here. It's crazy how poor the people are here. Their average income is between $3000 & $5000 per year. And things are more expenisve here! No wonder people can't afford ANYTHING here! They are so happy having so little. I think we could learn a thing or
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Armenia Baptist view

This is looking out of the church.
two from them!

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Brittney Johnson
Let's see...I'm from Texas but 'temporarily' living in the twin cities in MN. My passion is traveling...love it...can't imagine not doing it. Traveling has become a part of me. Living abroad opened my eyes to parts of the world I would have never seen; the suffering, the poor, and most of all the lost. I currently work for Praying Pelican Missions where I am a trip leader & missions consultant to Belize, Jamaica & soon to be Mexico & beyond. I miss living abroad dearly. In America, we live in a tiny bubble and forget there is a whole world out there. Matthew 28 & Romans 15...check i... full info
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Lady in red

Adorable...need i say more??
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Colors of Belize

Playing w/ the kids at the Belmopan Orphanage.
'Simon Dice''Simon Dice'
'Simon Dice'

These kids only speak spanish, so we played 'Simon Dice' & we'd say 'Simon no digo' when they did it when 'Simon didn't say!'
Wanna go play?  I dunno, what do u think?Wanna go play?  I dunno, what do u think?
Wanna go play? I dunno, what do u think?

So cute, we tried to get these guys to go play w/ the other kids. They were shy at first but finally they did.





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Date: 3rd August 2006

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Brittany, What a great thing you are doing and enjoying it keep up the good work. The pictures of the children are awesome Take care KAthy

From Blog: A Little Taste of Heaven....Armenia
Date: 4th August 2006

If only everyone was like you
I hope you persuade other people to do what you are doing

From Blog: A Little Taste of Heaven....Armenia
Date: 9th August 2006


Hi Brittany, I was with the St. John's group in Armenia Village last week. Everytime someone asks about it, I can't help but smile and remember all the kids at VBS. Where are you going after Belize?

From Blog: A Little Taste of Heaven....Armenia
Date: 12th August 2006

Love this blog...
BJ- Missing you, but loving how and what you right! Feel like I'm still there, sharing a bed in the Tai San! Can't wait to see you in early Sept!

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