posted by MrsLynn on Jun 23
Heaven Came Down And Glory Filled My Soul…..
My apologies for missing the Blog yesterday. It is good to know that many of you are keeping up with us and remembering us in prayer. As much as technology cans often be frustrating at times it’s still a wonderful way for keeping in touch. Besides that, this is my first experience with blogging and I’m somewhat intimidated. Well any who…. Here it goes.
Day 5
The territory we are working in is a new one for the Grace ministries and each morning there seems to be a little confusion as to the location of the homes we are building. This has been somewhat frustrating for Bro. Teddie as well as the group because it causes us to lose valuable time. Each day we have been divided into different groups. So, since the first day I have not had the opportunity to work beside some of our folks. I have however been blessed to serve right alongside of “mama “each day. Words can’t describe how wonderful it has been having my mom on this trip. She has been such a joy to everyone. If we can keep her from wanting to touch and taste everything she’s going to be just fine. LOL!!!
I have been building houses each day but other FBC folks have been pouring concrete as well as other jobs.
The home we built was awesome we built a double wide for a well deserving family. A young couple with seven children who had been living literally under a tarp for over a year were the recipients of the home. Despite the monsoon weather “again” we were determined to finish this home. As we worked the children peeked around the curtain that served as their door with smiles and giggles. The rain was cold but each smile brought warmth to us all.
The second home build went very fast. Jim was our leader and did a great job. Even the nephew of the lady whose house we were building joined right in. His name was Santos Garcia ( no relation)
After coming back to the mission for just a short time we loaded up and headed out to one of the area villages for food and clothing distribution. I could go on for days about this night but I’ll let the team share with you this Sunday.
After, a light meal (nothing big) we headed back to the mission house for a time of devotion and fellowship.
Day 6
Once again, we got off to a late start. We worked for a few hours and then some of the group headed off to the orphanage called Casa Allelujha. This left just a skeleton group to work on homes. As much as we needed the help, it was good for those who left to go and see the ministry at “CASA”. We were able to finish a few homes and then the monsoon of all monsoons came down.
Bro. Teddie being the fearless leader he is, felt we would be able to wait it out. With just one day away from dedication we still had several homes that had to be finished. Unfortunately we could not wait it out and had to call it a day. BUMMER!!!!!!! We came back to the mission house for a meeting (or least that’s all we thought it would be) After, Bro. teddie explained the plan for the next day we had a time of testimony that led to a time of praise and worship that led to a time of prayer and then all heave poured out! As we prayed, the heats of the saint became soft and the softness turned to tears. Tears of brokenness, tears of longing for more of God. The more we longed for God the greater His presence became.
There we were 40 people from different states and cities. We had come together to help make a difference in the lives of the Guatemalans. We had come to see lives changed. And the lives that were being changed were ours. God was at work! He was drawing us closer to Him. Bowed on our knees we embraced and prayed together. The folks from FBC Freeport prayed together. We begged God to do a work in our church. We committed to continuing to being an on mission church.
As difficult as it was we stood and closed the service with a heartfelt Amen. As we were eating supper we shared how tonight would be one that we would remember for a long long time.
As you read this Blog, please pray that today we will finish the homes and pray for us as we dedicate the homes. Our church will be dedicating three homes this trip. The homes will be dedicated in honor of the Joe Jones Sunday class, the Dorcas Sunday school Class and the Slack family. Looking forward to this time.
Good Night!
Pastor Abel
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