Good morning all!

We listened to a message the other day by Tito and Judy's Pastor Dave from Idaho. In his sermon he made the statement " the definition of a good friend is someone who knows everything about you and still loves you." I pray that I am that kind of a friend and so thankful for my friends.

Yesterday was spent in the village of Los Cerritos pouring a concrete sidewalk on the northside of the church and digging in a water line for a future garden. Casa de Esperanza is hosting a team from Carlyle, Saskatchewan, Canada  who organized the project. What a great group of people! Families, teens, some on their first mission trip.

Monday evening we went with Oscar to the drug and alcohol rehab center where he has been doing a ministry for a couple of years. The ages of those being served were 14 to mid 50's. Tito and Judy gave them a powerful message of love. These people were so hurting and accepting of our presence, prayers, hugs and kisses. Many tears flowed knowing that someone cared enough to visit them and pray with them. Luke 6:37

There is so much more that I could share, but in another post. Time to jump into the day.

Installing the forms for the concrete. The sidewalk is 78 ft. x 3 ft.

We don't mix concrete much this way anymore do we?

A little finishing touch on the doorway.

After the work was done, the team did some ministry with the people of the village. The children had a craft and story time.

A hot game of soccer in the street. There were only a few casualities and lots of dust.

The Canadian team brought a ton of clothing for distribution.

Much hard work went into this sidewalk.

The women made a pearl bead necklace.

 

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