Today is Wednesday. The MISSION POSSIBLE team has finished their work and it is time to play a little. Today, after taking a few moments to acquire a well-deserved rest, they will board the bus and head to the beach.
Yesterday, we traveled to another remote village. It was probably the poorest area we have encountered. We ministered to children at another school and also carried supplies to them. Taking supplies to the last school proved to be a great blessing, so the team pooled their resources and made a purchase of supplies for this second school. The trips to the school have proven to be a great experience. The children and school leaders were able to feel the love of God and be encouraged. The team was also able to feel God’s love and offer encouragement and hope to people who have little to nothing
Everyone has found the trip to be a learning experience. Regardless of how prepared you think you are for a trip such as this, once you hit the field, you discover there is no way to truly prepare for it. In any situation, you encounter the unexpected, but when you are in such a place, there is no way to consider what the unexpected will be. There re just elements that one’s mind cannot fathom. It has truly been a walk of faith.
We also went to a nursing home in a nearby city. Again, with a team offering, we purchased diapers, toilet tissue, bleach, and food supplies for this home. IT was a beautiful place and in some ways, nicer than the convalescent homes we have in the states. A nun who is very dedicated and proficient administrated it. We sang and danced with the residents. We prayed with them and basically just loved on them for two hours. One 86-year-old man who has been in a wheel chair for 76 years, challenged me to a wheelchair race. He won both heats and was overjoyed that his record is untarnished. There was another, who sang a beautiful song to honor our visit.
One of the residents was a bright-eyed, feisty woman of 111 years of age. I thought that was amazing. Then I met Juan. He did not want to open his eyes because he was starting his siesta but he spoke with me and prayed with me. His mind was very sharp. He is 120 years old.
Finally, we ministered again at Templo de Spiritu Sanctu in San Pedro…this, after ministering to the local pastors yesterday. The message we bring is very new to them and they are looking for change. AS a result, they have opened their doors to us. I have ministered on television in two cities and leave this morning to minster on an international broadcast. Last night, as I ministered to the adult congregation, Anton Green took the youth into another area and ministered to them on creativity in worship. His impact was very strong.
There is so much to tell and so little time for you to read…suffice to say this has been an awesome experience and one the team hopes to repeat. Pray for us as we travel home. We will see you soon.
Blessings.
T
