Today we enjoyed an incredible day of worship at Resurrection Lutheran Church. The service was all in Spanish. Although challenging for most of us, it was incredible. They just so happened to preach on the very same Bible passages we did last weekend at FIL. Matthew 25:14-30.
After lunch we visited the work sites. The children came out in droves. The living situations are, to put it mildly, terrible. The children were so happy to see us. We have never seen so many smiles. In spite of their situation, there is much hope and faith within them. For us it was very hard to witness how little they have, but we have faith the God with take care them. That is why we are here.
Lori was here in November of 2008, and although changes have been slow there is progress.
We also recieved great news that 40 families from La Union that lost there home and land in mud slides are being transplanted into new homes and land in Los Limones over the next year. Many of these families have been dealing with terrible living conditions for the past several months. Worst than what we witnessed today.
Our medical team left us today for La Union. We would like you to keep them in your prayers as they endeavor into the unknown on a first to be seen mission of care in that area. Please pray for Dr. Ernie, Nancy, Joy, Bev, Teresa, and Janet. The bonding amongst the team over the last 2-3 days has been incredible. To lose our fellow brothers and sisters today was very hard on us all.
We have included a few pictures below of what we witnessed today.
Please keep us all in your prayers.
Our incredible bus driver, Gelver and his wife. I'm convinced he learned to drive in Boston considering his amazing driving skills. This is a rare picture in that we actually got him to smile!
Here are just a few pictures of the children and living conditions that we encountered today:
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