Sunday is always an exciting day, because it is full of potential. It's the project beginning - and the beginning of all things attached: the beginning of relationships - especially as we build for the first time in a new community, and the beginning of change in the lives of new team members.
For my (Josh) team, we got to know our community members better when name tags were passed out during our first breakout activities. That might not sound revolutionary but it has already helped me to memorize the names of the people we will be working with.
Some first timers have already helped to build the replica Shelter home at Harbour estates' Great Grape Stomp, and then again for the shelter fundraising barbeque, so we anticipate the beginning of a smooth build day tomorrow - but whatever happens, happens. We'll always be flexible.
Dave has already been assigned as a build leader to the Coco Loco Brown Box team, a part of the legacy he has made here. He was extremely excited that one of the community leaders that we are building for is his sponsored compassion family! Not many sponsors take the chance to meet their families or children, let alone get to build beside them.
We had our Sunday service this evening, tucked away in a valley up on the volcano's hillside where Rhonda and Victor shared thier testimonies. The hot springs there are called "Little Hell" - maybe the heat is punishing, but the awe inspiring forces of a volcano are evidence enough of the God that first had to put them in motion.
And lastly we went to Pollo Campero, which everyone always enjoys.
As always we'll remain flexible, adaptable and teachable since we aren't here to be comfortable, but instead to be challenged and changed.
Thank you for sharing an update! Sounds like Sunday was a really great day! Also so amazing to build a home for/with his compassion child and family! That is amazing! Praying for your team and for the families receiving houses! Hope today's building goes smoothly!
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