(day 1 of construction, we got the 1st floor entirely framed along with the above flooring)The team rose bright and early at 7 AM and there were plenty of opportunities for us to serve throughout the day. These included serving breakfast, cleaning the dorms, and constructing at the site of the new home. Our day mainly consisted of completing the preliminary stages of the building, meeting the family God has given us the privilege to serve, and interacting with the local children of los barrios. Of course, one of the major highlights of the day was eating out at Super Taco and experiencing the entertainment of a performer with local color. Our team meeting in the evening was filled with encouragement and we continued to pray for team unity. Please pray for us and our unity as we continue to serve one another and the Mexicans in the the love of Christ. We are planning to finish construction tomorrow and spend the evening with Ernesto, a local missionary that has served with Spectrum Ministries and has greatly encouraged all of us with his actions.
Jordan Jandreau and Ariana Barry (Grade 12) :D
Rafa is a missionary that serves in Mexico alongside Spectrum Ministry and helps our team minister during the week we spend here.
(Rafa from Spectrum Ministries)Dear Parkway,
I want to take this time to show my appreciation by thanking God for giving me the opportunity of meeting the staff members and all the students that have been apart of my life for the past 8 years. I have realized how much of a blessing they have been for my spiritual growth. To see the students' determination in serving the Lord and to see how the staff encourage the students to get out of their comfort zone and to learn other cultures. Again, I thank the Lord for giving you the vision for missions.
May His face forever shine upon you all and may His blessings fill you to overflowing.
Your brother in Christ, Me (Rafa) okay, buh-bye!
We are very encouraged by your comments (Especially Mrs. Barry's ENTHUSIASM! :) ) thank you so much for praying for us!
-Stevie
Aw Stevie, you are so sweet! This is my first time EVER blogging and I love it. Thank you to whoever thought of this and set it up! Since I haven't been able to go to Mexico, I consider it such a privilege to be able to come along side you all in PRAYER! It is amazing how many times God has put you all in my mind and heart today to pause and pray!!! Please let my Ari know we miss her and it's too quiet in the house without her joyful spirit! lol! "As a prisoner for the LORD, then I URGE you to LIVE a LIFE WORTHY of the CALLING you have received. Be COMPLETELY HUMBLE and GENTLE; be PATIENT, BEARING with one another in LOVE. Make EVERY EFFORT to KEEP the UNITY of the SPIRIT through the bond of PEACE. " -Ephesians 4:11...and... "Now to Him who is able to do IMMEASURABLY MORE than all we ask or imagine, according to HIS POWER that is at work within us, to HIM be glory in the church (and in Mexico) and in CHRIST JESUS throughout all generations, for ever and ever! AMEN"- Eph. 3:20 ...So, walk worthy you all and treasure & make much of Christ!!!! -Much Love & xoxoxo, Janice
ReplyDeleteThis blog is so neat! It's so awesome knowing that you all are putting others before your needs and wants, by taking the time out to build a family a home and to minister those wonderful people from another country to get to know God more and to love and praise him! You guys are amazing and you have my prayers!
ReplyDelete"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13
I enjoy reading your blog. It is nice to hear about the trip as it happens. Thanks for putting up pictures too!
ReplyDeleteHi to Jared and Dylan - I'm praying for you guys! Hope you are having a great time.
Love, Monica Rohrer
Hi Jared and Dylan
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you. Hope the trip is a success!!
Love, Grandma Laurie
We are with you on the second day - thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteGreat program, Zach and all.
Grace and Doug MacDougall
Redcliff, Alberta, Canada.
Hola Team!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for each of you to experience God's grace and love today. I'm also praying for the family that is receiving the house to know the peace of Christ. Chris Milani, Shelby, and Vero I'm praying for each of your prayer requests daily. Be encouraged that you are all surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses!
Love
Laura