Today we split up into two separate groups. Half of our team went back to the house we were working on, and the other half went to visit an orphanage in Tijuana.
(Stevie DeLaHoz playing with some kids from the orphanage)The orphanage was an all male orphanage with the exception of a few girls. When we first got there, we unloaded all the food into the kitchen, where we helped make the children's lunches. A lot of our time consisted of playing and communicating with the children, even though we spoke two completely different languages. It's truly amazing to see God work in these kids lives, and the effect they have on each other. For lunch the kids ate chicken, beans, and salad. Also some YUMMY tortillas! :D It was very sad when our group had to leave the orphanage (no one really wanted to leave).
(day 2 of constructions, the 2nd floor of the house framed in and walled)While some were at the orphanage, the other half of the group went back to the work site to continue building the house. When we first got there we had to finish the floor of the second story. After that, we built four other walls to complete the second floor. In our free time, we had the privilege of getting to know the family that we were building the home for. By the end of the day, we had finished the four walls of the upstairs.
The group that went to the orphanage, afterward went to Arnesto's house to make dinner for the entire team (SPAGETTI & MEATBALLS!) The group that was building arrived shortly after, and we all ate delicioso dinner, had our daily team meeting, and worshiped God through music while looking over the city of Tijuana.
Tomorrow our team will split up once again. Half will be working on the house again, and the other half will go to a bath house to feed, bathe, and play games with children.
Thank you so much for all of your prayers.
Sincerely,
Brittany Flavel (Grade 12) & Payton Thomas. (Grade 9)
(Stevie DeLaHoz playing with some kids from the orphanage)
(day 2 of constructions, the 2nd floor of the house framed in and walled)
Dear Precious Team,
ReplyDelete"Therefore, my DEAR friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much MORE in my absence-CONTINUE to work out YOUR salvation with fear and trembling, for it is GOD who WORKS in you to will and to act according to His GOOD purpose. Do EVERYTHING without complaining or arguing so that you may become BLAMELESS and PURE, children of God WITHOUT fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you SHINE like stars in the universe as you HOLD out the WORD of LIFE-in order that I may boast on the day of CHRIST that I did not run or labor for nothing. But even if I am being POURED out like a drink offering on the SACRIFICE and SERVICE coming from your FAITH, I am glad and rejoice with ALL of you. So, you too should be GLAD and REJOICE with me." - Philippians 2:12-18 - - - Keep SHINING, being POURED out, and SACRIFICING and SERVING with the love, joy and strength God provides! You all ROCK!!!!!!! Much love and PRAYERS, John & Janice Barry
ps. We love and miss you Ari!!!!!!!!!!! XOXOXO
It's so wonderful being able to follow your guys journey!! You all are so amazing, and God loves you all!! You are bringing God closer to all those little children in the orphanage, and they will seeks God's love and praise him!! You guys inspire me! Miss you Ari!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Tranae
"I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me" Proverbs 8:17
Hola Team!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord for the work He is doing through each of you. It is so great to see the pictures - I wish there were more! I love hearing about how you are serving each other. When I see you in my mind's-eye I see Christ washing the feet of his disciples. Each of you modeling Christ to each other and to the beautiful people of Mexico - Praise be to God for the great things He is doing!
Love to all and a special hug and kiss to my Vero!!
Love Laura