Bucket List

We've missed posting for two days. We apologize about our spotty internet. Once again our day found us at Valle Dorado.  It was a very hot day but a special day for us all (except Dillon – He didn’t feel well today).  Today we spent our time making concrete to pour for the foundation beams.  Phil determined for us that we carried over 500 buckets of concrete, that amounted to about 25lbs per bucket.  Our biggest challenge was when the power went out and Kathy decided the work must go on…..we believe that we may have set a new Venezuelan record for the largest hand mixed concrete volcano.   Pastor Warren was even seen on site with a bucket in hand.

The children came by to help us make necklaces for a street ministry that is led by Nigel Burrow’s, a missionary for over 10 years.  They enjoyed contributing and supporting us as we prepare for our outreach to Las  Clavellinas on Friday.

 We joined Pastor Smith for his church service tonight in Valle Dorado.  We prepared a skit for the children.  Rich did a great job of reading the story of Noah’s Ark as the rest of the team imitated a variety of animals.  The Aardvark and the turtle sound was a bit challenging for Peggy and Dave, but they nailed it when the curtains went up.  Taylor was the best sly red fox ever.  The children loved the story and we loved sharing with them.

Our favorite God moment today was when 2 boys accepted Christ.  We were told that the two boys decided last year that if we returned this year that they would then consider following Jesus and that it would be a sign from God of our faithfulness.  Praise God!

Another long day but once again we learned from Peggy’s devotion that good works don’t earn us salvation – that it is a result of salvation!