Mark did the preaching and after he finished, 5 parents came to accept Christ into their hearts. It was a heartwarming time to see them come to Christ. Everyone came to give Pastor Mark hugs and thank him for his uplifting words. The children were patient while we attempted to talk to them in Spanish. It was a little difficult at first to overcome the language barrier, but friendly smiles and warm hugs helped bring the group together. Also with some patience and practice we are all getting better at teaching and singing the worship songs in Spanish.
The children were so much fun to be around and they absolutely love all the attention they are receiving. They all adore having their pictures taken, especially with the Americans. Matt already has a favorite child who absolutely loves him. She is a little girl with light hair and big brown eyes. She hung around his neck all morning and would even wipe the sweat from his brow for him. After the sermon, Ruddy taught some of our team a few songs in Spanish, and we taught him how to sing Amazing Grace in English.
Our translator, Jonathan, began as just a translator but soon became a member of our family. We all love him and hope that his time spent with us thus far has been as much of a blessing for him as much as he has blessed us.
Lunch was an interesting experience. There were a lot of unfamiliar and vibrant foods to try such as plantains, various types of goat, and even cow intestines! Following lunch, we were invited to Pastor Ruddy’s house to spend some time in fellowship together. Some of us even climbed on his roof to catch a glimpse of the breathtaking view. This is just a taste of what a learning experience this trip has been and will continue to be. Overall, the day was absolutely amazing, and we are all excited for tomorrow as we begin the first day of planned activities with the children.
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