And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Today was our final day on the field. Time for one more shovel-full of dirt, one more shovel-full of tears, of prayers, salvation stories, of love, of hope, of faith, of joy though sadly also a shovel-full of good byes.
After an early morning breakfast we made our way to that field we have grown to love, the field where trenches and bare rebar columns mark the spot where soon His word will be preached. We worked for a few hours. Some were sent again to the streets and houses to bring His word to the houses in this neighborhood of Esteli, Nicaragua called Los Angeles. Salvations, healings, restorations and rebirths were witnessed by the team as the clock slowly ticked counting our final hours.
We shared lunch with Pastor Gabriel and his family at his humble church located in the front room of his house. Then we made our way back to the field where we shared communion with members of his congregation, construction workers and the many others who came. This would be the first communion served there. The Pastor gave a message that from his church many will be sent to preach the gospel. This was a prophesy also given by Lon to the Pastor days earlier.
After a long good bye filled with many tears we all went inside the space to be occupied by the church. Each of our team members took the spot where a corner or a wall is soon to be and we prayed. Soon Pastor Gabriel's clear voice and those of other church members rose to heaven...... the Lord smiled.
By the time you read this we will be either on our way home or have returned to our home church. We have thousands of memories to share with you, thousands of your prayers to be thankful as you supported us. We ask however to please, please keep on praying. Many times the most difficult part of a mission trip comes after the missionaries have returned home and we feel the void left at not seeing our newly found brothers and sisters and the impact we have made on not just others, but our own lives.
The story continues...... be part of it!!! Go, Give, Pray.
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