Sorry for not posting the few last days- it's been very busy! On Wednesday, the groups got the ramp ready for concrete. That involved compacting the soil and building the forms. Meanwhile, the kids not working on the ramp continued to paint the pastor's carport. On Wednesday night we had Navajo Tacos, a yummy meal prepared for our guests. After the tacos, we had a church service where we sang and the kids shared testimonies about what God was doing through them or to them. The evening ended a short challenge from Jim and with singing songs together. By the time the day was over and the songs finished, it was well past 9pm. It was a great time of fellowship with new friends.
Thursday, the concrete truck arrived and the ramp was poured. The carport was almost completely painted and the area cleaned up around the church. A sound booth area for the church's audio equipment was also built. The concrete was almost fully cured before one of the youth stepped on it! Luckily Larry was able to fix it!
Concerning the three VBS's, they went well the last two days. One child accepted Christ as their Savior on Friday! Praise God! This was the first time the group from Idaho had done a mission trip with VBS, and the kids did really well. (Their trips to Mexico involved house building, but not putting on a VBS.)
On Thursday, we had our first movie night. All day it was windy, and I figured we would not be able to put up the screen. It was a block party, so Erin and I left the church around 6:30 to set things up. It is amazing to see the impact a little basketball on Fridays can have on relationships. During the last hotdog party, many of the kids did not hang out much with us. But this time was totally different. Many of the local kids came up immediately and some offered to help. We served about 85 hotdogs and went through 10 gallons of drinks. Then as the day ended, the winds died down. What an answer to prayer! It got calm enough to set up, and several local kids helped me put up the screen. I asked Jim or Kyle if they would like to present the Gospel before the movie started, and they were both eager to help. Kyle talked at the beginning of the movie, sharing the Gospel, and Jim wrapped things up at the end. I was able to talk to several kids that night and was able to share the Gospel with two former students. The movie ended around 10:40, and I was home a little before midnight. We had about 40 local kids there as well as the 40 or so youth from the Idaho and Texas, so the courts and playground area were full of children. It is apparent that God is working at St. Bon, and relationships are being formed. Keep praying for the kids in the area- progress is being made.
Finally, I have a ton more I would love to share. So much has gone on these last few days. It will take time to post it all, but I will post more in the coming days. Thanks for your patience!
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