Despite having only worked one day, we enjoyed a day of rest today - after a great breakfast of bacon and eggs (eating outside again:)); we split up into 3 groups and spent varying amounts of time hiking, shopping and enjoying the beach. It was another amazing day weather-wise and in experiencing new things and spending time together. We all met back together for a lunch near the water in San Carlos -enjoying some excellent shrimp and the live music - La Bamba will never be the same!
Then off to Pastor Omar's church in Empalme for the Sunday service - its hard to put into words our time in Empalme both yesterday and today - so much to take in and process. Pastor Omar (whose house we are working on) and his wife, Cristina have been so welcoming to us and tonight this was expanded by a warm welcome by their church (this is definitely an understatement)! A few of us shared either our testimony or a summary of our experience in Mexico so far with the help of an interpreter and then Pastor Terry had a great message on our calling as believers. We loved the passionate singing and were asked to do a few songs in English - we left in our 3 white vans, with the kids calling after us to bring soccer balls tomorrow! They are excited for our first day of kids programming (as are we)! Thanks for all your support and prayers (and especially for the call, Terry and Julia!!)
Hello Everyone, Nice you could have a day of rest after travel. Looks like an enthusiastic worship service "Great".
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We will continue to pray for your safety and pray the God leads you all in his work.
Hey Danny, as your prayer partner I have been praying for you a lot and thinking of you.
"May God continue to Bless You All in Your Work"
Jake Wall
You are doing a great job of keeping us informed. Thank you soooo much.
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Katelyn..I am praying for you! Have a Wonderful time reflecting Jesus in ALL you do - even eating schrimp :( Give your mom a BIG hug from me. Love you so much, Grandma Schmidt
ReplyDeletep.s. Nate had a good weekend.
Oh,give thanks to the Lord! Psalm 105:1-5
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ReplyDeleteIf you can pass this message on to: Mike, Helen and Ike. We're glad you all arrived safe, and are having a great start to your week there. Praying for you, that this experience will be enriching to both, yourselves, and to the people you're serving. We envy eating breakfast outside ;)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to receive emails, get all the latest info of what's happening day by day!! We're praying for ALL of you, that Jesus would fill you with Himself daily, that Jesus would be seen in you, and that you would all continue to be healthy! Our prayer for you is that you will be BLESSED as you are BLESSING others!! Peg & George Penner
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