We let the folks sleep in just a little longer today.  This morning we attended Bro. Walter’s church, Rios De Agua Viva, and they were celebrating their 9th anniversary!  Wow!  This was a dinner on the grounds with all the area churches bringing special music.  A very special day for them. They sang and sang and sang!  It was great but we had to leave before the pastor even preached.  This was an all day affair (and the chicken they were cooking outside looked delicious too.)  If I had been by myself, I might have stayed the whole day (even though I don’t understand much Spanish, the Spirit within was speaking to my heart. 

We went and ate at our usual restaurant, Las Antorchas, and then went shopping.  After that, we stopped by Casa, the ophanage to let one of our members, Suellen, visit with Lorena 2 who she sponsors.  Suellen was able to visit on Saturday for several hours with Lorena and took her shopping in Antiqua.  We so appreciate Bro. Mike Clark and the Ciaks for allowing special visitiing rights to Suellen.  Casa was having their annual VBS, which we understand is a BIG ministry that goes on during this week.  Usually, the kids are not allowed to leave but we are very grateful for the exception.  Bro. Mike and the Ciaks were gracious enough to make this happen.  Our deepest thanks to them!

We had an evening service in which I shared a challenge with the folks to let their “lights” shine brighter now than before they came and also to challenge them to find the right “road” to walk down…don’t walk down the road of complaining, do walk down the road of victory, determination, sacrifice, ect.  We also appreciate all the special music during the week including Sarah Burnham, who did a wonderful job during our Sunday night service.

Afterwards, we began preparations to leave including cleaning out the vans, washing them, cleaning up our little messy areas, sorting out the tools, and other necessary things. Some played games; afterwards, others like me went to bed!

 

I’m done!