We headed to the orphanage as soon as we could this morning eager to get started on the long “to do” list that we knew awaited us! Very quickly, the team was divided into work groups and assigned an area of work to tackle!! Brien and Caleb Smith worked at installing countless electrical fixtures while Nathaniel and Mark laid the plumbing pipes to bring the water to the showers being built!
Helberth and Wes worked outside constructing the walls for the shower stalls. 
Paint, paint and more paint for Shinead, Shae-lynn, Elise, Rebecca, Kiera, Chloe and Kechia! 
Larry impressed upon our heart the fact that investing in the lives of the orphan boys was as valuable as the physical work that was being done on the orphanage building. Mayra, Sherry, Maria, Hannah, and Caleb Chatterton stepped up to the plate by taking the boys to the park again for games and then back to the orphanage for a Sunday School type program complete with Bible story (Joshua and the walls of Jericho), verse, games and “craft” activity. 
All the boys participated with enthusiasm; from the littlest to the oldest!
Caleb sat with Chino to help him learn some English!
Marbi, Cheryl, Laura and Jacob kept the home fires burning by making lunch for the entire team and all the little boys at the orphanage at Larry and Marbi’s house and then bringing it over to the orphanage! It was delicious!!
Tonight the men have headed over to Larry and Marbi’s church to meet with the men’s group called “Hombres de Valor,” which translated means “Men of courage”. Brien will be bringing a devotional on being leaders in the church!
Tomorrow we’re back at the orphanage carrying on with the work! Please keep praying for the water situation! We still have not figured out what the problem is!
Wow that must have been a busy day indeed!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, its great to see what's happening as we remember the team in prayer.
Such fun to see the pictures!
ReplyDeleteKnow how often you are being prayed for!
God Bless+
Dave and Bonny
I have a message for Brien from Jeff - he says that he hopes Mark sold Brien some insurance before he started working on that socket haha.
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us updated, the blog is terrific. God bless you all
Great job Mexico Missions team. Looks like a lot of hard work, alot of fun and some amazing opportunities to minister to others. May everyone's heart, ears, and minds be open to the Lord's will and the testimonies that you will be giving.
ReplyDeleteLaura and Mayra, I can't wait to hear all of the details when you get back.
Blessings
Christine Goguen
wow, they have real chairs and permanent tables!!! They look much more settled at their new home!! We are so excited to see the new look, and all the great work you are doing!
ReplyDeleteThe Comeau's
Wow... dad knows how to do electrical and lighting, and mom can use a drill?!!! Interesting seeing you all use familiar and new giftings as you are blessing in Mexico... and y'all are looking gooood in your hats! :)
ReplyDeleteMay you all ahve rest on your day off, and soak in the Son!!!