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Financing
Because of the cost of the trip, we asked each of the girls to come up with $300 to help cover some of the expenses.
Preparation
Each of the girls had to earn the right to go to California, by taking Bible tests, memorizing verses, and doing community service projects.
Highlights
The girls 1st flight was incredible. All of the girls were afraid, but after the first plane ride, they all felt comfortable and loved the experience.
The Dream Center was incredible to see just the fruit that has been produced from one man's faith.
Graduation was amazing. We watched student films for over 4 hours.
Universal Studios, Sea World, and Mexico were awesome!
While in Mexico they were able to gain a new perspective of how much people want to come to the United States.
Tanicia went on all the rides at Knott's Berry Farm even the most terrifying proving that she can overcome fear!
The girls loved going to the Chinese Theater and seeing all the famous impersonators.
We were blessed to receive a free upgrade to a 7 passenger van for our entire trip!
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California, Here We Come! |
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Jackie was planning her trip to LA to see her brother graduate from film school.
We were able to get tickets for only $234.
We received free tickets to take the girls to Universal Studios, Sea World, and Knott's Berry Farm.
We also took the girls into Mexico for a day.
This trip was a milestone for all of the girls. It was the 1st time anyone in their immediate family had been on a plane.
We spent a lot of time talking about how materialism and how people chose to spend their money.
Each morning before we left Jackie's brother's house we spent time in God's Word and every evening we gathered to pray and discuss what they had learned.
Tanicia decided after this trip that one of the things that she wanted to commit to doing over the next school year was to spend daily time with the LORD.
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Selected To Go!~
Tanisha
Shawn-Dera
Tanicia
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Tanicia Shawn-Dera Danielle Tanisha
These 4 girls are each competing to earn one of the 3 spots available for this trip. Each of the girls earn points by memorizing scripture, completing community service projects, and achieving excellence on advanced Bible tests. They spend at least 2½ hours a day studying Bible history, Christian doctrine, and the major doctrines of Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Mormonism, and Jehovah Witnesses. In addition, they have served as camp counselors, participated in feeding the homeless, and served in other capacities throughout the summer. |
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Praise God for a wonderful trip! |
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