Our morning started with Kathy our incredible leader sharing
the touching prayer from Matt Hambrick. We've missed his presence.
We began our work day with Merdado welcoming us at Valle
Dorado. Such a welcomed face for us! He quickly put us all to work. Everyone
had their own special task to complete. The bulk of the team got busy building
cages for the concrete foundations and assembling the forms in preparation of
the concrete. Susan and Peggy shared their culinary skills alongside Gladys but
quickly realized the simplicity of their skills and minimal amount of tools to
get the job done! The meals were outstanding!!
All of the women on our team went out in to the community and
gave Jesus Calling books to the women and they were most appreciative.
John and Jim stayed at the seminary to work today. We missed
them but know their time was well spent. Elizabeth, Taylor, Scott, Dillon, and
Rich all played volleyball, kick ball, and soccer.
Kathy led the ten and over girls through a brief lesson on
Created By God and intimacy. All the mission team women and Pastor Smith wife's
contributed to meaningful conversations and encouragement to the 18 young
women. They opened up about their personal lives and were encouraged to believe
that they are "fearfully and wonderfully made". They also shared
their hopes and dreams for their lives and the frustrations that could prevent
them from achieving their goals.
Our favorite God moment today was when 6 young women accepted
Christ after our the Created By God lesson. Praise God!
Our evening concluded with showing the movie "Facing the
Giants" and Veggie tales to our friends in Valle Dorado. It was a long day
for us all but as we learned in our devotion today led by Phil - "God
takes great joy in His own creative work."
Goodnight! -Stacy
Created by God lesson
Hard at work
Peggy and Susan were superstars in the kitchen!
Dave says 'hi!'
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