The team arrived safely in the village after a few hiccups. They had some car trouble early on that had them arriving at the boats late, which had them arriving in the village late and getting camp set up later than anticipated (Sounds a lot like our experience last year!).
The mission trip beattitude is: blessed are the flexible for they will never be bent out of shape!
When you're in a developing country hiccups like this are to be expected.
The good news is that they are there and ready to serve! They will start drilling in the morning. Some really good news, is that the villagers have cancelled school this week so that the teenagers can help drill the well. This is good news because our guys can certainly use the help, but even better it shows the level of partnership and ownership that we desire in all of our missions ventures. This is huge! And, I am sure the teenagers enjoy the week off too!
Pray for our team...God has provided the opportunity for them to work side-by-side with the natives of this village. Pray for success in drilling and pray for success in building relationships that point these people toward God.
God is good...all the time!
What a perfect way to phrase the need for flexibilty and the ability to take a deep breath when the plans we create don't quite work out as planned - I love it!:
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I am sure I will have to be reminded of it the next time God allows me to a part of a mission team.
Praying for our team and the villagers they will be working along side. What better way for relationships to be built. Praise God!
Looking forward to hearing about the trip. Love that the teenagers will get to help, that might produce some mild competition to get the well dug. May God let it flow and all be blessed. Cyndi
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!! What a great way for even more relationships to be formed with the people of Bolivia. Nothing brings you together like blood, sweat and maybe a few tears...huh Ronnie. You know I love you. Steph Jensen
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