I've learned so much on my trip. This part of my trip, I realized how important it is to love everyone, to bring glory to the Father.
Day 8: Monday
Another day of VBS. The kids are so sweet! Before VBS we cleaned out a room in the school, so we got to invite them to VBS. Then we did hut to hut ministry, it was hard. The first family we prayed for had a son that couldn't move much or talk because he had been in a fire, he was only 13 years old. It was hard, I started crying while we were praying. We were really doing God's work. We got to pray over a blind lady and an old man also, which was good. It's crazy because this place is so beautiful but the people are so poor. Another funny thing, we saw some little kids playing Mario on a [Nintendo] DS! We had couch time and Maristel our TL [Team Leader] spoke, it was amazing! The guys went exploring and it was awesome, we got to go across the bridge to Corazon de Jesus [ Heart of Jesus ], the little island on the other side of the bridge. We saw Javier, a youth leader at the church and he gave us a tour and we got to talk to him. We were amazed by how nice and genuine the people here are. It's amazing. I found my little amigo here, Elliel, he's 10, every time he sees me he says 'Chancho' [My Spanish Name] and gives me a big hug. He's the pastors son, he's so sweet! We got to go to their youth service and it was so cool! I got to pray for a guy and it was great!
Day 9: Tuesday
Today was great, but hard at the same time. In hut to hut, we helped clean a house, washed dishes, and helped cook. It was really fun to minister through that. We went to other people's houses and prayed for their sickness. I'm getting really exhausted and it's hard to stay hyper for the kids in VBS. At night we watched the sunset on the bridge and prayed for the other teams.
Praying for the other teams on the bridge.
Day 10: Wednesday
Pushing through everything and knowing God will help me through. We got to help build a house today, it took us about 45 minutes to nail one board, and we helped pick up trash too. Then we prayed and the man started crying. Then we helped build a fence, and I got to use a machete, it was fun. VBS was fun and most of the kids are great. I don't want to leave! Tonight Josh spoke at the church and Maristel translated for him, it was really good! Then we had another couch time, I think every time we do have it, we grow closer as a group.
God never intended for us to be mere recipients of His love;
He calls us to share it with others.
-George Foster
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