Last night was a huge encouragement to the church we went to last night, as there were 30 new people that they are going to be able to follow up on.
We got an incredible amount of construction done, and everyone was so diligent, no matter how exhausted.
I'm going to be honest, I'm really tired and don't know quite what to say, except that it's been so amazing. God is indescribable. I can't even begin to say how He has worked in my life personally this week! But right now, I don't want to say anything else because I'm afraid if I do I will 'fluff it up'. haha.
In Him.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
He is Exalted!
Yesterday afternoon we went to a little village about 20 miles away, and God totally worked in us and the people around us. We went and gathered people at the Plaza, where we had puppets,
a mime, and the pastor of the nearby church gave a short message.
There were so many things that were sure to go wrong. There was a nearby train, a huge raincloud above us, strong winds, and we had a vital pipe missing from our puppet stage.
The train never came, the rain started as we were taking down the stage, and the wind was not
an issue. And what are the odds that a lady nearby had the pipe that worked for our stage!
Where we are, ministry is tough, because most of the people here are either devoted to Catholicism or not interested in 'religion'. We had a lady who was saved after the message, and a man who wants to come to the Bible study their church holds on Thursdays. I can't remember their names, but please keep them in your prayers.
Today was equally incredible. We have SO much to do, and we only had today and tomorrow.
After VBS, everyone came together to do whatever needed to get done, and I can't even explain how amazing it was. We even got a worship CD playing, and you could hear people singing along to 'He is Exalted'. It was wonderful to refocus on Who we were doing all of this for.
God has been working so vividly, and it's just...He is just indescribable and uncontainable.
In His love,
Celaya Team.
a mime, and the pastor of the nearby church gave a short message.
There were so many things that were sure to go wrong. There was a nearby train, a huge raincloud above us, strong winds, and we had a vital pipe missing from our puppet stage.
The train never came, the rain started as we were taking down the stage, and the wind was not
an issue. And what are the odds that a lady nearby had the pipe that worked for our stage!
Where we are, ministry is tough, because most of the people here are either devoted to Catholicism or not interested in 'religion'. We had a lady who was saved after the message, and a man who wants to come to the Bible study their church holds on Thursdays. I can't remember their names, but please keep them in your prayers.
Today was equally incredible. We have SO much to do, and we only had today and tomorrow.
After VBS, everyone came together to do whatever needed to get done, and I can't even explain how amazing it was. We even got a worship CD playing, and you could hear people singing along to 'He is Exalted'. It was wonderful to refocus on Who we were doing all of this for.
God has been working so vividly, and it's just...He is just indescribable and uncontainable.
In His love,
Celaya Team.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Where to begin?
We had 5 kids accept Christ yesterday!!
VBS has been great, I only wish I was able to say more than the few phrases
I know in Spanish! We went downtown yesterday, going to a very ornate Catholic church,
the town hall with some of the artwork, and to a shop where they also make Cahita (sp),
one of the desserts Celaya is known for. We left earlier than usual to spend more time
with our host families, and that was amazing. It was just wonderful to spend time with them
and worship in both English and Spanish together!
I absolutely love the kids in VBS, and even though yesterday I didn't feel like I was
really contributing (as the locals help as well) but today I realized how much each of
us mattered. The kids were constantly watching the 'Americans' and it was so awesome
to love on them, and even just give them a high five and watch their faces brighten.
It's clear that God is using us, and I'm really sad we only have two more days of VBS.
In construction, we are laying bricks down for a sidewalk between the two buildings,
and doing some fencing, though I'm not totally sure where.
They also moved a huge pile of bricks up to the third story using a pulley,
which was interesting to watch. They are really getting a lot of work done,
and I even got to help lay bricks, which was exciting because they told me I
was doing really well! It's just awesome to get to help wherever they need us. :)
VBS has been great, I only wish I was able to say more than the few phrases
I know in Spanish! We went downtown yesterday, going to a very ornate Catholic church,
the town hall with some of the artwork, and to a shop where they also make Cahita (sp),
one of the desserts Celaya is known for. We left earlier than usual to spend more time
with our host families, and that was amazing. It was just wonderful to spend time with them
and worship in both English and Spanish together!
I absolutely love the kids in VBS, and even though yesterday I didn't feel like I was
really contributing (as the locals help as well) but today I realized how much each of
us mattered. The kids were constantly watching the 'Americans' and it was so awesome
to love on them, and even just give them a high five and watch their faces brighten.
It's clear that God is using us, and I'm really sad we only have two more days of VBS.
In construction, we are laying bricks down for a sidewalk between the two buildings,
and doing some fencing, though I'm not totally sure where.
They also moved a huge pile of bricks up to the third story using a pulley,
which was interesting to watch. They are really getting a lot of work done,
and I even got to help lay bricks, which was exciting because they told me I
was doing really well! It's just awesome to get to help wherever they need us. :)
Monday, July 27, 2009
Real quick...
I have a few moments and would like to share that Cathy is feeling better,
and will be joining us tomorrow! God is awesome!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Preparation
First off, I feel awful for forgetting to mention that Cathy Stroup is sick with very high fever
and not feeling well at all, so she was unable to come with us! Please pray for her health!
Today we went to the church and had worship,
and even though most of it was in Spanish and few of us
understood more than bits and pieces,
the one thing that brought us together was God's Word.
It didn't matter the language, we could learn together in that
with no barriers!
The other amazing thing was one of the first songs we sang,
Open the Eyes of my Heart. We sang both in Spanish and English,
all joined together worshiping our awesome God!
It was just beautiful, the whole service really,
just worshipping together, no matter if we only caught bits and pieces,
that wasn't and isn't the point.
We were all singing praises to our God, and at least for me it was a great time
to 'Be still and know I am God', just listening to everyone singing together.
In the afternoon some stayed back for construction, and others, myself included,
went to go door-to-door to hand out invitations for our VBS.
It was great to just soak in the culture walking around,
to get to see some kid's faces that will hopefully become familiar.
I'm very excited for what's to come! :)
Celaya Team.
and not feeling well at all, so she was unable to come with us! Please pray for her health!
Today we went to the church and had worship,
and even though most of it was in Spanish and few of us
understood more than bits and pieces,
the one thing that brought us together was God's Word.
It didn't matter the language, we could learn together in that
with no barriers!
The other amazing thing was one of the first songs we sang,
Open the Eyes of my Heart. We sang both in Spanish and English,
all joined together worshiping our awesome God!
It was just beautiful, the whole service really,
just worshipping together, no matter if we only caught bits and pieces,
that wasn't and isn't the point.
We were all singing praises to our God, and at least for me it was a great time
to 'Be still and know I am God', just listening to everyone singing together.
In the afternoon some stayed back for construction, and others, myself included,
went to go door-to-door to hand out invitations for our VBS.
It was great to just soak in the culture walking around,
to get to see some kid's faces that will hopefully become familiar.
I'm very excited for what's to come! :)
Celaya Team.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
We are here!
Everything has gone smoothly, with no missing luggage!
We have been hanging out at the Brown's, and will be headed to
the church for a meeting, and will then get to spend time getting to know
the different families that are graciously letting us stay in their homes.
I think at this point, the one thing that really stuck out to me was on the flight here.
It was the first time since I was little that I was on an airplane,
and because our flight was only two hours,
we didn't get too high up and could see everything the whole time.
I was just in awe of His majesty! There are these massive mountains,
and any pictures from the plane don't do justice to what we saw.
The detail of His creation, looking down and taking it all in at once.
The elevation that would take days to climb. The cities in the valley.
The rivers running around and through the mountains. The variation of color.
Creation that our mighty God has made, covering every detail.
It is humbling and overwhelming.
'Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere Him.
For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.' [Psalm 33:8-9]
It's so exciting. They needed rain, and God provided just enough to cool us down.
We haven't even began serving yet, but I know that He has big plans,
and our duty is to serve wholeheartedly and be humble.
Already in awe,
Celaya Team.
We have been hanging out at the Brown's, and will be headed to
the church for a meeting, and will then get to spend time getting to know
the different families that are graciously letting us stay in their homes.
I think at this point, the one thing that really stuck out to me was on the flight here.
It was the first time since I was little that I was on an airplane,
and because our flight was only two hours,
we didn't get too high up and could see everything the whole time.
I was just in awe of His majesty! There are these massive mountains,
and any pictures from the plane don't do justice to what we saw.
The detail of His creation, looking down and taking it all in at once.
The elevation that would take days to climb. The cities in the valley.
The rivers running around and through the mountains. The variation of color.
Creation that our mighty God has made, covering every detail.
It is humbling and overwhelming.
'Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere Him.
For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.' [Psalm 33:8-9]
It's so exciting. They needed rain, and God provided just enough to cool us down.
We haven't even began serving yet, but I know that He has big plans,
and our duty is to serve wholeheartedly and be humble.
Already in awe,
Celaya Team.
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