Monday morning: New Adventures for the Lord.

8/1/11

 We began our day by stopping at the bakery to pick up bread which we were able pass out to the families who live at ”The Dump” along with clothing, shoes and toys.

We were so thankful that so many donations were given to us to bring so that the families could be blessed.  Pastor Kevin shared that the gifts were from God and that He was blessing them not us.  It was a blessing to see the smiles on their faces as we shared them with them. As each family received their bread, Beth lovingly hugged them and expressed to them that Christo te ama ( Jesus Loves you). 

Once the gifts were given the mission team was split into two groups so that some could stay and help with construction on the community center while others went to the prison to share God’s word with them and play with the children.

What a joy it has been to be here to assist the missionaries of Hope Renewed International.  It is so obvious their love and compassion for the families and children whom they serve.  We are so blessed to walk along side of them in their calling this week. 

God has helped us see the joy in the hearts of the children and families wherever we go.  We have learned so much about how children can make fun for themselves.  All we need to do is just give them the little things in life to be creative. 

Today at the community center we were sawing boards and the children used the saw dust to draw pictures.  How creative they were using the tools they had to show us smiling faces and hearts drawn in the saw dust. 

     How helpful the families were to us.  When the wood arrived for the projects we were going to make in the community they began carrying the wood up the stairs to us.  They wanted to show us how thankful they were for our help.  Before we could even pick up one board, they had delivered all of them to us. 

 In Romans 12: 12 – 13 Paul writes “Be glad for all God is planning for you.  Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful.  When God’s children are in need, be the one to help them out.” 

Women’s prison-Ministry

In this prison there are two groups of women. Eleven Christians who have been separated because of their faith and 33 others heard a message, the team prayed for them and many responded with tears and a desire to change their life to follow Jesus.

 God’s plan for us to be here this week has been a blessing for our team.  He has taught us about the great need for prayer and for new ways to pray.  We are seeking to help HIS children as they are in need.  Please pray that we have eyes to see and ears to hear where He wished to use us each day to meet the needs of HIS children.

Written by Catherine Botts