Day 7 - Lots of Little Jobs

As the team met at the start of day 7, we discussed that this day on a trip often seems like the longest -- that sense that we have been away from home for a long time paired with the tiredness that comes after intense work. Once day 7 is past, the next 3 days fly by. So, as in all good day 7s, today was filled with lots of little projects:
1. We painted the wall and front of the home next door to the church. The family that lives there cannot afford to paint it and the team had a great time ministering in this simple way.

2. Some of us began a door to door effort that the ministry has planned for this year -- to visit every home in the community and ask what we can pray for. In addition we give each family tooth paste, bryshes and floss for each person living in the home. In at least 2 of these homes we prayed for specific physical needs and saw the Spirit bring complete healing!! Two of the ladies asked alot about the Vina Anonos, so we hope that they will come to Christ and become part of the community here.
3. Tim and Steve worked on the front patio of the church building by cementing in bricks so that the walk way is stablized and weeds do not grow through as much.
4. Clean-up work was done in the children's area so curriculum, toys, and teaching aids were all organized.
5. Patrick completed the mural and it looks great. The verse painted on the wall is Colossians 3:23.

6. Several of us that have been here in the past went up to see our dear friend Rosa and her family, enjoying fresca (fruit drink) together.

It is always a blessing to reconnect. Our hope is that these periodic visits encourage deeper involvment in the church here.
7. The Marriage Conference, led by Josh and Cindy Boggs began with 4 couples and 2 ladies whose husbands could not attend. We are excited to see what God accomplishes in lives through this much needed ministry. We have discovered that if we can give people the tools they need in practical areas like marriage, they are changed forever -- just like int he US.
8. While the Conference is going on, some of the team take care of all the children!!! Pray for nerves of steel!! The team found out the hard way that the Tico work for Banya (toilet) is hard to understand from children and may even be a different word -- they found this out 4 times!!!
9. Other visiting to families we know took place in the evening too. These connections keep our partnership strong and vibrant since it is not just ministry to minsitry but people to people.

Busy day!! AND another busy day tomorrow as the Conference continues.