Wednesday, March 24,2010 - We're in the Mountains-7000 Ft

Team having lunch in the new fellowship hall at Ojo de Aqua.

Ely and Brother Gary Hughes preaching at La Montonita.

Team at Pastor Edilberto's home in Palo Gordo 2 in the mountains.

There is something special about coming to the mountains, especially this time of year when the weather is so very hot at the coast.
Last night the temp cooled only to a humid 85 degrees at the dorm, and it's a cool 60 here in the mountains of San Marcos, Guatemala. An elevation rise of 7000 feet makes a big difference in temps.

We arrived at Palo Gordo 2 around 11a to deliver food and pray with Pastor Edilberto. This was the first of many blessings for us. Words can't describe what we experienced but how gracious is our Lord to allow us to be a part of something so wonderful.

Ojo de Auga- Eye of Water:

A village also high in the mountains is a place we have become very familiar with. We have come here often, and a few years ago the combined efforts of Mars Hill Baptist and Sharon Baptist Churches, through financial help and sending teams, helped build Sunday School class rooms. We are sleeping in these class rooms tonight.

The story I wanted you to hear though is when given just a little help, this small church began to flourish.

After the first mission team came and worked so very hard, a fire was ignited. When they saw ordinary people, who came from different walks of life, people who they didn't even know, come and help them they knew there was more they could do also.

In three years the congregation has nearly doubled. They purchased a small piece of property, increased the size of the sanctuary by 50 percent and built a new fellowship hall! Somebody say Halelluia! God is at work and so are His people.

It's been a great trip so far. Brother Gary's spanish is amazing, Bro. Steve brought a good word this morning and Bro. Robin tonight. We're exhausted, lights are out and soon we will be also.

Tomorrow we have many more pastors to visit before heading back down the mountain. Thanks for praying.

God bless you,

Lewis