DR-- Still Running!

What a day! We headed out to La Canela this morning and met with the 3 teen leaders we met last night and who, along with their father, Simon a community leader, will work throughout to maintain the water purification system and be a continuous light to their neighbors.

We begun the day split-- muscle men/women to begin the labor of mixing cement and laying down the foundation of the water drums and the rest of us who sang, played games, told Bible stories and shared the gospel with the neighborhood children and youth. It's simply unbelievable and inspiring how content the kids are in spite of their limited resources. For many of these kids, happiness and material possessions don't seem to be connected (a shock to our American lifestyle)!

Our muscle men and women did an incredible job for day 1 and will be finishing up tomorrow. The afternoon consisted of playing beisbol on the field with toy balls and sticks with the kids. Prayerwalking was an amazing and eye-opening experience! Our tour guides-- our 3 teen leaders-- are very knowledgeable about the neighborhood. We prayed with believers and non-believers alike in the area for the issues that plague this area and were surprised at their honesty and willingness to pray with complete strangers!

Your students are learning a lot of Spanish, soaking up the culture, eating plantains every day and opening up their hearts to listen and see the Lord everywhere. God is not only moving in powerful ways in the country but in the team as well. No doubt it is due in part to all of your prayers... GRACIAS GRACIAS GRACIAS and please keep them coming!

Pray that we may be effective in spreading the gospel in La Canela tomorrow and be flexible with whatever plans come our way throughout the day. Pray also that God may continue to speak and mold the team as they learn to become more like Him. Finally, pray for safety and health... hasta la proxima!