So Sunday night we went as a whole family to a village for a medical clinic with the last team (Team Pizza Ranch/ Calvin CRC from Le Mars). THIS, is what we needed. The tears subsided....and we saw each of the kids in their element: loving on others!
AJ was busy painting nails, passing out stickers, and playing with the kiddos. Caleb found buddies that played soccer and football. Emilee quickly found friends and painted nails and played games. Miya painted nails for 3 hours!...kids, moms, and grandmas! Kira jumped rope and helped other jump too. Naomi colored with side walk chalk, tried to paint nails, and just allowed the locals to marvel at her red hair.
It was needed. The service aspect of this ministry we can do well. The living in community and a "confined" space has been the biggest adjustment from going from an acreage to the base in Guatemala. Yet, it was moments like Sunday that made us as parents feel and say: Thank you Lord.
The village (one that we will be building houses in later this summer for the next two years) laid out green pine needles on the ground of the school. This is the equivalent of rolling out the red carpet. Instead of buying a carpet, they hand pick thousands upon thousands of needles to lay on the ground as a sign of honor and respect that we were there. Very humbling.
As we get into a routine (me with building during the teams and running with staff administration...lay pastor training will start this August/ Vicki with the clinic and mobile clinic) we see small glimpses as to why we are here. God has truly done some cool things in the villages so far. Many have surrendered their lives to Christ. One person shared the gospel and many accepted! Way cool. Words fail to truly describe the sights and presence of that awesome Spirit. God is not dead! Hope and healing is happening to the tribe as we move forward to make this our new home for now. We also have gone through the flu as is made its rounds down here.
Our daily devotions have been found in the books
Jesus Calling and
My Utmost for His Highest. These resources have been a source of energy for us as we begin each new day saying: Lord we will go anywhere at anytime to do anything with YOU! May those words be found true on your lips and dwell in your heart this day!
Hasta Pronto mi amigos!
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| AJ and the other kiddos playing in the rain! |
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| making friends.... |
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| too much fun! |
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| The entire family got involved! |
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| a BEAUTY! |
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| Kira! |
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| Caleb! |
1 comment:
So proud of how you are all using your gifts that God so lovingly gave you. It's a blessing that we all are reading "Jesus Calling" as a devotional as our family is scattered across the country. What a blessing to know that God is touching us through the same devotions daily. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, realities, and opportunities as you serve Him. Love, Mom and Dad Schrock
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