Thursday

Today we are finding ourselves very sad to see the week coming to an end.  After the evening service tonight the people were expressing to us how sad they were that we are leaving.  They said that the last days they have been counting down sadly the time until we leave.  They are already asking when we will return.  They want to know when they can mark on their calendars that we will be back.  They have told us that their hearts are breaking thinking about our departure.

We had a long day today with VBS in the morning.  Corianne (AKA Korean) and Terry (AKA Cherry) (this is how the people here have been pronouncing their names) gave a great lesson about the power of God.  Then we made bracelets with the five colors on them to represent the story of salvation.  It was very exciting to see them repeat what all the colors are and their significance. Then the parachute and balloons.  At the same time the rest of the team was completing another latrine.

The afternoon brought the completion of another latrine and more sponsored children home visits. The following children were visited.

Alexander sponsored by the Faxons

Oliver sponsored by the Hermans

Dianisia & Paquita sponsored by the Chandlers

This evening the church had a campaign service with lots of out charismatic worship.  Then Dale shared his testimony about being brought out of a life of drugs and alcohol by God’s intervention.  This really spoke to the young people as drugs and alcohol are a huge problem among young people here.  A man from the army shared how he had been saved and gave a great invitation.

As we gathered together after the service the team, 10 from Cornerstone and our 3 interpreters, had a special and moving time of prayer.  We have gained an even greater burden for these people and the local church here.

There will be a final evangelistic service here on Friday night before we leave the community on Saturday to head to the city for our Sunday departure.  Greg has asked if he would be able to preach at this service – we are waiting to see how the organizing churches respond.  Please pray for this opportunity no matter who brings the message. 

Also tomorrow we will be playing in a softball game with the local youth.  The people here are treating this almost like a holiday.  Everyone from the smallest kids to the older adults are asking “What time is the game?”  There is a great deal of excitement surrounding the game.  Pray that we will see and take advantages to make a positive impact during this time.

Sorry no pictures today – it’s too late and I have to get some sleep.  Upload times for even small pictures are 5 to 15 minutes each.