Church in Los Guido (DGBC)
Sunday we got up, put on our church clothes and headed back to Los Guido to attend the church. Who’s pastor puts on the kids program we were at on Saturday.
It was definitely a cultural experience. Hearing the pastor share the Word and having the need our interpreter so we could understand. We took communion together and following the service we headed back to the Villa.
Shortly after lunch we boarded the bus and headed to the orphanage where our group and another group from Ewell Bible Baptist Church worked together to show Christ’s love to the kids. It was a moving experience to give them two hours, which doesn’t seem like much, but it’s two hours of attention, fun, joy, and love. Check out their blog through the link above.
We’re challenged as we consider what happens to these orphans when they turn 18 and they must leave the orphanage. It’s a tough reality to face as we got to bond with these kids, break the communication barrier and play games. One child continued to say “para mi?” Which means for me? For me? In reference to a wrist band one of us had. When asked “por que?” Which means why? He would respond with “ti mi amigo.” You are my friend.
Before we left the child named Kendal… had a new Nike rubber band around his wrist and was all smiles.
Pray these kids at the orphanage will feel love and know love from a Heavenly Father. Pray that our team will reflect well on what we take fro granted, especially our families that we have. Pray for the truth that what we consider insignificant accessories is another’s treasure.
Pray for us today, as I write, we are getting ready to head to the hot springs. Where we will be in close proximity to an active volcano. Pray we do not get too comfortable. Pray we have great team time, reflecting and debriefing what God has put before us. Pray that the students do not push me (Rhett) into the volcano, like they threatened to. (This is only a joke :-).
But seriously we ask for your prayer support for this day away to still be less about us… but more about how God can meet us in a special way in some surrounding Creation. Pray for those in Los Guido who still do not have running water.
We’re blessed by your prayer and support from the US. We’re humbled and thankful.
Muchos Gracias,
Rhett
