Day three went awesome, thanks in part to your prayers.
We have continued to build relationships with the families that we are building houses for. They are the highlight of the trip as we learn about their situation, their hopes, their children, their struggles. It is so awesome to be the hand of God’s provision in this way, but to be learning so much about him from the people at the same time.
In the afternoon we gathered some of our students and many of the children from the neighborhoods we are building in and set off to start VBS. It was so cool to watch students arrive riding in the backs of pickups as the all gathered at Nuevo Creation Church for an afternoon of games, singing, testimonies, crafts, snacks, and an all in all great time. Two of our students, Maddie and Maggie shared their stories with the children, and Dean S. translated for them. Becka and Taylor led them in some songs, and the rest of the students filled in the gaps!
It was awesome to watch.
The students are doing great. They are cooperative and have servants hearts. It is cool to watch them serve even though they are hot and tired. You would be really proud of them.
At the same time, please continue to pray for our team’s unity, especially among the leaders. Leading a group together is tough and requires intense levels of mutual submission and grace. While we are doing great, the hot weather and close proximity, as well as different leadership styles can always be a struggle as the week rolls on... Please pray we would be able to model humility and unity to our students as we work together to help them build a house.
Thanks so much for your prayers and support!
(I am in the process of uploading over 700 pictures from today... keep checking for pictures here:)
8 comments:
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for taking pictures, and bringing Tecate closer to home here. I guess Drew got "caught on film" talking to his mom on his dad's cell phone! Oops ... Tell Drew to work on those football passes w/those kids some more. Tell Steve to play a little while he's there!
Jana, Nate and Katie Hanagan
How excited we are for everyone in Tecate! All of you are doing such a wonderful job - thank you so much for all of the pictures. We wish we were there. Please know we are praying for all of you - for God's endurance, His presence, and for unity in Christ. Katherine S. - one of your twin sisters is sleeping in your bed - don't be mad if it's messy when you get home!!! We love you guys! Judy Ball and girls
Thank you for your blog entries and the many pictures from Tecate! It almost makes me feel like I'm there with you all again. Many of the sights--and the children's faces--look so familiar. Are you working near any of the houses we built last year? It would be so cool to see the families again. We're praying for God to sustain all of you, especially in the heat. You're doing a great work for Him as well as for the people of Tecate. Just remember, you are Jesus with skin on! Keep up the good work, and play hard!
Give our love to Sarah,
Marilyn Pritchard (Kirk, Katy and Emily, too!)
You guys all rock!!! I miss Mexico looking at these pictures. Brandon, tell everyone I say HOLA!
-Julie Mullen
you guys all rock!! I miss Mexico looking at the pictures...Brandon, tell everyone I say HOLA!
-Julie Mullen
P.S. I don't know if this comment is going to show up twice or not, but i don't think my last one worked for some reason.
It's so great to see what you guys are doing and the people you're serving! We're praying for you!
Oh, and stay hydrated! :)
it all looks so much the same! i want to go back so bad now!! have fun, everybody.. work your tails off.. ;] adios!
I love looking at all of the pictures... keep them coming! Everyone looks like they are working hard and having fun. Tell Brandon A. that we miss him, and that Nick has been sleeping in his bed every night.
God bless you.
Michele Andersen
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