Today we made our way to Trigo y Miel once more to dig and
to work with the children who would be returning today. First though, was a stop at a local
WalMart, which looked familiar to us despite the Spanish language signs. There was not many shoppers as the
prices and products are out of the reach of many people in this area, but they
must make enough to stay open.
Next it we were off to Trigo y Miel. The traffic is crazy here but our host Tom seems Ok with it and
navigates us safely every time.
Although I wouldn’t know to much about that because I have found a spot
in the way back of the van where I curl up around the tools and get an extra
few winks in the morning.
Today we installed two swing sets for the “playground”,
which is really just a level spot of dirt that the local kids get to play on. Our team of mostly girls dug the holes,
mixed the concrete and set everything in place. Pastor Victor and our host Tom helped a bit with instruction
but I was proud of our ladies doing a great job.
We also got to about 90% of the foundation for the bakery
dug out during the first half of the day.
Aster consulting with the contractor new plans were made and we adjusted
our digging- “flexibility” is a must in Mexico and when on mission---it
probably should be at home as well when we think about ministry.
At about 1pm the children arrived and it was game time part
two. The girls busted out the
finger nail polish and seemed to have an endless line who wanted their nails
done…and some who wanted to do our girls nails as well. Mean time bracelet making was once
again under way. The littler
children played with the balls purchased at WalMart that morning and the older
kids had a jump rope competition.
I can’t say enough about the outreach of pastor Victor and
his wife Leti at the Trigo y Miel site.
They have the attention of their community and they are displaying the
love of God through the many programs they run there for families and
children. Education, sanitation,
family life, and job training all take place in this little spot in the middle
of nowhere, but because of their efforts it’s a big somewhere to God.
Then back to my crawl space in the van for an hour ride back
to our base. Its hot, we’re
sweaty, its bumpy, and God is at work.
Pray for this weekend to be a wonderful time of sharing Jesus with the
children at Trigo y Miel.
My hat is off to this team! What glorious efforts are being made to see that these children see, feel and know the love of Jesus! My prayer today is that each team member gets the opportunity to reflect on the past week and realize the impact that they have had on this community. May they feel the fulfillment of their efforts and give ALL the glory to God. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the updates. I wait with antisipation for the next update and then the next. I am praying for all you guys and gals. The back breaking work that you are doing is really making an impact on that community. The games, crafts with children opens doors for God's word to be absorbed into thier hearts and souls. Adults see your kindness, honesty and integrity. I can't wait to hear everything when you all return. Praying that God will continue to work through you all even on your trip home.
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