Day 4 - Work in the Colinia!

Day 4 – Work in the Colonia!

It was a late start for all of us, and for the most part we didn’t know what to expect because of all the changes in our schedule. But the most refreshing part of it all is we were able to sleep soundly and praise God for our safe arrival in Juarez, Mexico. The best feeling to wake up to knows that you’re going to start the day by thanking God and showing him how much you love him. (What would you do to show God, your father how much you love him?)

It’s always a treat to have breakfast together as a big group and really connect with one another and bond, sharing stories, and encouraging one another. We met this morning more formally with plans to head out right away and get the day started with service work. We met for devotion and prayer and had a fellow come speak to us a bit about the Colonia, what to expect and what we maybe should not do. (Be tourists in a poverty stricken place; take away responsibilities of the Mexican family…) We headed out a little later than expected but that did not disrupt any plans for the working day.

We had three teams today, and I believe this might be how it is for the week. A group of people leading a sports ministry, a group leading VBS, and a much larger group involved in construction. I can tell you how it was for construction from my perspective:
It was so wonderful!!! I am not usually the construction type, but I gave it my all mixing up concrete and mortar, I can’t explain how much ‘’Joy’’ it giving me to give my heart fully for God’s work in serving this extraordinary place. It was quite hot, and uncomfortable at times but all you want to do is dig deeper, shovel faster, build higher. I can honestly and happily say no one was injured today, just a few minor cuts and scrapes. Thank you Lord! We all worked hard in the morning and took a nice break for lunch, and they are continually blessing us with great food and snacks. We went back to work and finished our day feeling like we accomplished a lot. God is good!
Our day was unexplainably fantastic, and I look forward to tomorrow, and what how we will continue to serve this area in Mexico.