--We went to Chicago yesterday morning, leaving Frankfort at 5:30 am. It was 29 degrees Farenheit and snowing when we took off at noon. By the time we arrived in Liberia, it was 7:58 pm (9:58 pm Frankfort time) and about 80 degrees F.
--Today we went to both church services that Matt and Brooke work with and tried to understand the all Spanish 2 1/2 hour services!
--We were entertained when all the kids at the 5:00 pm service tackled Trent multiple times.
--Tom trying to kill a flying cockroach our first night. It went down the drain though.
--Taking a cold shower and then sweating as soon as you get out.
--Getting to experience God in a whole new culture!!
Wild children tackling Trent (Don't worry- he's fine! And maybe even enjoyed it more than the kids!)
serving the food
serving the food
Being introduced at Calvary
Team photo at First baptist
--From Brooke --
I guess because it's my blog, I can post to, right? :)
God blessed the team with the finances to be able to bless both churches with the funds to provide a meal for both churches. So, after the morning service we were able to eat lunch with the Baptist church- yummy arroz con pollo (chicken and rice). Tonight at Calvary Chapel, we ate supper with the church family - this time arroz con carne and pasta con atun (shredded pork and rice and a tuna pasta salad). This is a true blessing to the church members- there are many families who are very poor, there are many people out of work right now- and God provided for around 160 people to eat today! Praise the Lord! A team of ladies from First Baptist cooked the meal this morning as well as a yummy breakfast- handmade tortillas :) Tonight, a Calvary Chapel family prepared the meal.
The FEPC team served both churches the food and drinks.
I was blown away this morning by something that Pastor Nelson and Guiselle said to me. In their two years at this church, have never, ever had a team come down with the desire to serve the church in this way. They both said that most teams come and the ladies serve them, but the church members were all saying to both Guiselle and Nelson how thankful they were to be served by the team.
Isn't it amazing how God can use the smallest thing to make such a huge impact.
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40
Today was a busy day in terms of a lot of activity and an early start. In the midst of it, God was surely with us and our prayer is that He was glorified.
Keep checking back for more updates :)
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