Never ride in a car with strangers does not apply in Changuinola....

01/03/14 You'll notice that the date on the previous post is completely wrong! You can tell that 1. I'm really tired and 2. Changing years always confuses me!! I apologize for the delay on posts! We have been so busy, busier than most trips I've taken!! I've literally had an hour each day to get ready and maybe sit for 15 minutes before we are on to the next task! Not a complaint, because it's very hard to complain when you are witnessing people come to Christ, but it's just been a long week!! We completed our week of work! I was so excited about all the work we accomplished! The added stairs were completed and we left Cielo to finish the railing. Three rooms were painted inside for their classrooms that they use for a school during the week! On Thursday afternoon I was volunteered (thanks Kerri!) at 3pm to paint flowers on the wall!! Took me a few hours, but they were completed! I wish I had more time to paint more murals! Maybe next time! Many worked on the wrought iron that needed to be painted and the new added kitchen wall was finished as well! We are excited to see the kitchen be completed as with some money that was donated, a refrigerator, stove, and microwave was purchased!!! Wednesday evening a few went to canvas the area where a new church plant is beginning! Our group headed there to show the Jesus Film in the evening! What a night! Many people were waiting when we pulled in and you could just see the people walking toward the shelter from all directions! We began with our David and Goliath skit and by the time we began the film there were over 300 people there! Some sitting, some standing, some on bikes, others under umbrellas! It reminded me of the story of Zacchaeus....It didn't matter, He found a place where he could see Jesus! Afterwards there was a call to receive Christ and around 30 children and a few adults came forward!! We were so excited for the response! I look forward to when a team of people can go and build a structure for a church to meet in this new Finca and I hope I can be a part of it!! On Thursday evening we had a baptismal/farewell service in the Baptist church. It was a very nice service....Pastor David from El Silencio preached and Yanis led the music. Cabot even played the drums! Several were baptized. We had a time of fellowship afterwards and said "hasta luego" to many of those we've grown to love! Today we woke up and headed down to the church for our group photo and prayer time! Many of the church people met us there to pray with us. The church gave each of us a gift and it was a very special time as Pastor Nieves anointed each of our hands with oil. It was truly a blessing! Always sad to end our time in Changuinola. It usually goes too fast and we are always sad to leave them. Time does not stand still and we miss out on a lot when we head back home. I'm very blessed and I always want to spend just a little more time with the people.....continue to pray for Changuinola....