Our day started off with another muy estupendo breakfast!
Then it was off to Verbo Christian Church for a great time of worship and teaching. As our team talked when we got back from church people commented on the differences. The main difference was how FREE they were in their worship. They were truly CELEBRATING God. There was one man who was literally drenched in sweat because he was dancing up and down the aisles as he worshipped the Lord.
We were given translating headphones so we were able to actually listen to the message and understand it, which was an unexpected blessing. Oh and here's a fun and random thing that happened at church. Sadie was wearing a Switchfoot T-shirt and the mother of the lead singer from Switchfoot was there. She was on a mission trip too.
After church we came back and we were humbled by our host family. Our rooms were cleaned and our beds were made. It felt a little strange to be served when we came to serve. But we gratefully accept their blessings. Have we mentioned yet how great the food is!!!
Our bellies were full so it was time go get to work. We began the huge task of sorting through the 40+ suitcases that were carrying supplies needed for the villa esperanza, the orphanage, the church and the kids at the dump.
After completing our task we got some time to hang as a group and have a devotional time followed by some individual quiet time with the Lord.
Then it was off to the orphanage. We were greeted by Lena (the director) and Gloria who oversees the Villa. We spent the next couple hours just loving on the 30+ kids who live there. Most of which are under the age of 2. We held them, fed them, loved them, changed them, and played with them.
When asked what stood out to us the most here were some of the responses:
"It was really depressing because you could tell how much pain some of the kids have gone through because of the sadness in their eyes. You want to tell them everything is going to be ok, but you can't."
"It's so sad to think that people don't want them, because they are all so beautiful."
"You can tell the kids who have been there for awhile because you can see the hope and love in their eyes."
"I'm so humbled and amazed by the women who work there and care for those kids." (sidenote: There are 4 women who work there and care for the kids and they each get paid what would be equivalent to $100 per month)
Tomorrow we are going to La Chureca (the dump) where we will be helping to paint the school which will be opening in February.
Dan the Man....this pic is just for you! (Victory!!)
5 comments:
Hi Shannon- I have been checking the blog all day, to see if you were going to post anything. Plus to know if you all arrived safely and stuff. I didn't know that the Kainu's were going, and Lori. That's cool. Tell everyone hi. Too many times, the poor and those who have nothing to offer are over looked in this world. Thank you all for demonstrating God's love for those very special people. Much love- Kim Anthony
Thank you Vicky, message received.,
Tell Bruce I found that latch to the trunk he was carrying in my truck today. Its kinda all mangled up, so you won't be getting it in the mail.
Shannon love all the pictures, keep them coming.
Thank you for more pictures of these precious babies. I was just loving on nancy in my thoughts not 10 minutes before reading this blog. Thank you Thank you, Thank you....
Your updates are awesome and the pictures choke me up. It is so awesome seeing the young kids feed babies and working hard. What a great experience. I am praying for you all everyday. Please keep the updates and photos coming. We serve such a mighty God and it is faith building to see Him at work in all our lives. Dawn Del Moral
The zip line is a lesson in trust...like our walk with God
1. There are rules to protect us
2. The zip line gives us a new view and perspective
3. The zip line is a learning curve - when to put on the brakes and when to let go in faith
4. The zip line can be mistakes you need to correct, like when you catch yourself whirling around and going backward.
5. Sometimes you overshoot or undershoot the landing, but help is there.
Judy
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