Trip Update 7
Sunday morning we woke up a little later but had a service with just our team (they had cancelled church due to the activities of the night before and the conference that week). It was amazing! It was one of those experiences that stick out to you forever, the kind that are high on your list of sweet times of fellowship with God's people and Himself. We worshipped and Ton shared a word he'd received for EACH individual on our trip. It was amazing and I was just overwhelmed by the goodness of God to convict, forgive, refresh, and fill me. I didn't want it to end!
But when the pastors came in, we had the opportunity to hear how the week had affected them and how they saw the attendees being affected. It was so exciting to see how God had literally broken through and caused the people to 'catch the pastors vision'! Pino reminded us that we were literally witnessing a historical moment for the church! Wow!
That afternoon, we went on another walk through the city and prayed for the people as we passed homes. We ate lunch at the restaurant at the top of the 'mountain' and I actually saw the view from the cliff this time - breathtaking! I did, however, fear for Abot and Steph's lives as they sat down on the edge... :o) And Abot had a great story with that thar cliff.
We started to hurry home so we could prepare for the "booger-boy's" surprise party! The family had had a couple of piggies prepared for our dinner that night (unfortunately we didn't get to witness the slaughter this time - most interesting if you ask me!). We decorated, blew up balloons and put together party favors. When he arrived, we yelled surprise and blew the little blow-thingies (what the heck are they called?). He was so cute!
We got to serve them again (there were about 50 of us altogether - family, friends, etc) and did an assembly line to get the plates together and to them. After dinner, we played lots of games like 'The Cup Game' and taught them 'The Animal Game'. It was so funny to watch them try to 'send' the animal on to someone else! We also played some 'Foyer Volleyball'. If you don't know what this is, you play with a balloon in the foyer and use your shoes as the line between the two courts. Pretty cool, huh? :o)
After everyone left, we cleaned up, headed to our rooms and packed up. It was hard to believe we left the next day!!!!
But when the pastors came in, we had the opportunity to hear how the week had affected them and how they saw the attendees being affected. It was so exciting to see how God had literally broken through and caused the people to 'catch the pastors vision'! Pino reminded us that we were literally witnessing a historical moment for the church! Wow!
That afternoon, we went on another walk through the city and prayed for the people as we passed homes. We ate lunch at the restaurant at the top of the 'mountain' and I actually saw the view from the cliff this time - breathtaking! I did, however, fear for Abot and Steph's lives as they sat down on the edge... :o) And Abot had a great story with that thar cliff.
We started to hurry home so we could prepare for the "booger-boy's" surprise party! The family had had a couple of piggies prepared for our dinner that night (unfortunately we didn't get to witness the slaughter this time - most interesting if you ask me!). We decorated, blew up balloons and put together party favors. When he arrived, we yelled surprise and blew the little blow-thingies (what the heck are they called?). He was so cute!
We got to serve them again (there were about 50 of us altogether - family, friends, etc) and did an assembly line to get the plates together and to them. After dinner, we played lots of games like 'The Cup Game' and taught them 'The Animal Game'. It was so funny to watch them try to 'send' the animal on to someone else! We also played some 'Foyer Volleyball'. If you don't know what this is, you play with a balloon in the foyer and use your shoes as the line between the two courts. Pretty cool, huh? :o)
After everyone left, we cleaned up, headed to our rooms and packed up. It was hard to believe we left the next day!!!!
7 comments:
Wow Jen, you're amazing! just one day left to record...
Sunday was soo amazing, i remember how emotional we all were...like Todd would just say our names and we'd break down in TEARS! haha
God was definitely pouring out his gifts on us that day
I can't believe it's already been 3 1/2 weeks since that day...God's done so much... may we never forget
VAMOS A LA PLACA!!!
-MeFEA
Din't that trip end a couple of weeks ago? I think it may be time to move on.
PJ, some people like reading about this stuff and would much rather have details than 'we went, it was fun, we are very Godly, now we're home'. Thanks for the advice, though!
:o)
Tammy said:
So, what's up with the old cars?
Move on?
I, for one, love the fact that I can refer people here instead of having to talk about it (teehee). I'll never forget that week!
I agree Miguel! Viva El Tandem
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