Hello Everyone, this is Stephanie from Canada updating you for the past two days. Yesterday was a work day but everyone had choices as to where they wanted to go. Some went to the seminary to lay tile, some to Panimaquin, some to Casa Aleluya , and some back to the village we have been working in. A van full also went and did Bible school in Chimaltenango in the morning and another Bible school by the mission house in the afternoon.
As of today there are 12 houses completed, 2 that need cement and 3 that need finishing touches. The tiling at the seminary and Casa Aleluya is just about completed. A HUGE thanks to those who stayed late at the Seminary on Saturday evening to complete the work there. The group that went out after supper got back to the mission house at 11:30 p.m! Both of the Bible schools were very successful and many kids came out. Everyone who helped is now an experienced CD fish maker, along with the other crafts that have been made throughout the week.
I was one of the people who went to Panamquin so I can tell you a little more about it. Panamaquin is a small mission outpost way up in the mountains. A fearless group of women white washed the outside walls and painted the front side of the buildings. Another group grouted the tiles in a new classroom. Then, I guess there was Mark who did a little of everything!
We ate a bag lunch at noon, sharing with 4 of the neighbourhood (thats how the Canadian’s spell it, eh!) dogs and then we played soccer with the kids.
We left there at 3 pm and joined the group doing Bible school at Cristy Leytham’s church near the mission house. There were many children and adults in attendance.
Today (Sunday) was a very good day. We all got to sleep in and had a good devotion by Mark. He shared about how we need to listen to God and what He is telling us. We attended Agua de Viva church this morning. All the Americans/Canadians sang two songs for the congregation and then Teddie shared a message. He also spoke about how we need to listen to God when He is telling us about salvation. We then need to go out a share the good news of Jesus with the world. We were very welcomed there.
After church we drove to Antigua and enjoyed a delicious meal at the Las Antorchas resturant. After lunch the group split up and explored the markets throughout Antigua, bartering with the locals for gifts and souveniers. What an experience it was!
When we arrived back at the mission house, we saw Fugeo (the volcano) erupting with huge plumes of billowing white steam and smoke. It was a breath-taking view! The evening has been free for everyone to visit, play games and write Thank You notes that Teddie assigned to us.