Thursday was an interesting day. We have had to adjust “our” schedule and “our” plans many times. You never know what might be happening next!
For example, during the first part of VBS on Thursday the electrical power was lost for the school. That made the song time a bit more challenging. However the music leaders took it in stride. We need to remember that God provides what we need and we often don’t really need electricity to do what He wants us to do.
At the closing rally the school leaders thanked us repeatedly and said they want us to return. They also provided a delicious snack and Coca Cola.
In addition to the VBS program we wanted to distribute 50 Mercy Waters filters. I will admit that I thought that might be beyond our time limitations. However, because we were able to present the filters and gospel to larger groups, that mission was accomplished.
Here are pictures of eight ladies from the area who received the filters, Spanish New Testament Bibles and a presentation of the Gospel.
The bus ride from the school to the seminary where we stayed last night was long and slow through the heavy traffic on the narrow roads. Once again we arrived safely and very tired. The accommodations at the seminary are very comfortable so that is another blessing.
I need to mention that our bus rides haven’t really been a burden. I have enjoyed many special conversations during our bus rides. Yesterday my “granddaughter” Mia asked if she could sit next to me on the trip to the school. She is a joyful young lady and is a delightful conversationalist!
I should note that when Mia was very young she had a special name for me because I raise tropical fish. She called be “grandpa pfish.”
I also introduced myself to the children as abuelo (grandfather) and the called me abuelito, which is a more familiar and less formal way of saying the same thing. I would guess it is like saying grandpa or papa.
I will never forget this opportunity we have had to partner with Christ for Guatemala and Mercy Waters. Dr. Norma and Pastor Pedro and his family worked tirelessly and joyfully the entire time.
