Four of our guys went to Fortin (a farm) early this morning escorted by Lester, each with their own bike thankfully. The ride was arduous but they made it. They were handed machetes and they went to work “weeding” the corn and yucca fields. The work ended before eleven because it gets too hot, but God’s work wasn’t finished. The men spent some time with the family who live on the farm. The eight children joined their parents in welcoming the men into their 12X12 foot home. The love of the Lord was abundant as the men prayed and fellowshipped with this grateful family. Meanwhile, two of our ladies went to Santa Rosa barrio to help with a children’s feeding program. They helped prepare and serve the food. The Nicaraguan women who were there were particularly blessed when our two ladies joined them for lunch because it unusual for “Americanos” to eat the food at the feeding program. In the afternoon some of our group went a barrio to visit some old friends. Others set up a table in the street outside Casa Somervilla (Doug and Betty’s house) and children from the neighborhood came to enjoy arts and crafts.
On Monday afternoon, some of the men were challenged to a game of “futbol” by some boys in a nearby barrio. We accepted the challenge and we were promptly embarrassed. As we played, other boys from the barrio started to hang around. Before we knew it we had played nearly three hours of “futbol” and despite the language barrier we were laughing and sharing Jesus with the boys. One of the boys suggested we come into the barrio and do a “program.” We agreed to go back on Miercoles (Wednesday).
We learned later that this barrio carries a nasty reputation for criminal activity. Doug and Betty have been praying about how to get ourselves into this barrio and today God opened that door. Praise His name! Tomorrow, we look forward to our trip to Peniel, a Christian drug and alcohol rehabilitation center about 30 miles outside of Grenada.
Thank you for your prayers. God bless! Brian G.