“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” (Matthew 25:35-36)
Another blessed day in Guatemala! We went back to the preschool to sing, laugh, and play with children. In the older class, we celebrated Evelin's birthday, which followed her “born again" birthday from the day before. She was one of the children who asked Jesus into her heart at last night's service. We got to love on her again today as Brian prayed over her this time.
Many of the men left early to tackle the job still to do at the dump. All in all, they were able to put in 15 and a half stoves. Mind you, Bruce and Brian R. were on this job so that helps explain the half done job! :) A particular highlight from this project is that Jennifer's family received one of the stoves! Jennifer is the little girl that inspired this project because she had been very sick from carbon monoxide due to the makeshift cooking stove her family used.
Meanwhile, the rest of the group hosted activities for many of the precious children of the dump. Yet again, we were amazed at the love they show for one another, but the best lesson from the day came from one young mother. Tamara Willman had been holding this lady's eight month old baby both times we were there. As we got ready to leave, this lady gave Tamara her ring! Tamara tried to refuse it, but one of the interpretations explained that refusing to accept the gift would be an insult to the lady. Just like the Widows Mite, she gave all she had to show her love and gratitude. God continues to work in us!
This evening was spent at Pastor Saul's church. We were blessed with their praise and worship even though the only word most of us could make out was Jesus. The Holy Spirit was in that place! Robert preached, Allie shared a word, Brian gave his testimony, and we all sang Amazing Grace to the congregation (in English, of course). Okay, so we messed up a few words, but they didn't understand us anyway. Actually, we are considering starting our own choir after that performance. Who knew we could harmonize so well? Before leaving, we paired up with members of the church to pray specifically for one another, out loud and at the same time. It was truly an amazing and powerful time of prayer unhindered by a language barrier. Our God is a God of all languages.
Lakewood Family Mission Trip
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