Wednesday, March 10,2010-Day three in Paradise!

VBS at Santa Teressa








The Break of Day:

Five AM must be my biological alarm clock when I'm in Guatemala. It is a good time to pray and collect some thoughts for the day.

Roofing Crew/TV Stars:

The guys left early to finish the roof in Coatepeque. I have heard that TV crews were also back again today. The rest of us loaded food and drove out to Las Mercedes, a poor village that borders Mexico.

A Bumpy One Hour Ride:

Las Mercedes is a place near to my heart but it's tough getting there. Our first visit, back in 2004, almost cost Ely and me our lives.
Now that's water under the bridge, a church has been planted there for five years and some 22 families are now members.
We had a wonderful time of fellowship and were blessed to share the food provided by Oakland Baptist with these humble people.

Bumpy Ride-Part 2;

We returned to Piedra Partida in time for lunch, some work, a few errands and VBS prep.

Final VBS Day:

Around 100 in attendance. It was wild but good-lots of rough and rowdy boys.
Traci did a wonderful job sharing a story and the gospel as all have done each day. Many responded and we trust all to the Lord.

Special Folks:

As you know, since Ely's cancer, his and Rosa's children have stepped up in a big way. Edson handles the construction while Eduardo and Maresa take care of the team. All three are doing a wonderful job.
Ya'll know I love Maresa's cooking, and she and Eduardo are a such a blessing. They are wonderful servants of the Lord.

Weather Report:

Clear to partly cloudy and at 6p the temp is still 90 and humid. Wiping sweat, clearing fogged glasses and thumb typing can prove to be challenging at times.

News Flash:

I just spoke with Edson and they will finish the roof today but need to return tomorrow to collect the tools and such.

Night Cap:

It's peaceful here as I sit and swing in the hanging hammock chair. The Lord has given us another wonderful day. Oh how He loves you and me.

God bless you all-Lewis