Wow, God is good. We had a great little Pow Wow last night as we met for an evening debrief after the evening service. God was there as each person shared what God has taught them thus far on this trip. It was great! We also spoke of many students who were not with us who missed and wished were here. Perhaps should have been here but did not listen to God tugging at their heart. We know and understand following God isn't easy. God never said it would be easy. But what follower of Christ would not want to be a part of what God is doing? Make sure and ask your student or friend when they return what God is teaching them. Each of them had extremely profound statements and I am proud of every member of this team. 
Today we had another opportunity to return to the orphanage we visited. Today we were prepared. We painted about a 1000 sq. foot area. The orphanage already had the paint and we had the supplies. Only problem they had some really cheap paint. I'm not kidding when I say we put four coats of paint on these walls. We also painted the bars in the front which were in pretty rough shape. We purchased some oil based for that and the area was well ventilated so it wasn't quite as fun as our last painting experience when we were all high from fumes and everything was funny.
As I told you yesterday, we really hooked the children up with lots of toys and games etc. Today was the day we spoiled the teenage moms. We were able to stop at the two stores on the way to the orphanage and purchase items to make gift bags for them. We filled them with nail polish, lip gloss, body soaps, candy, fluffy little bath sponge thingys, and other things I've been told women like. We gave it to them at the very end before we left and their eyes lit up like a six year old on Christmas morning. It was great to see them smile. We were able to share the Gospel with them and show them Christ through our actions.
We were really overstaffed at the orphanage yesterday. I expressed my concerns to Score yesterday and today they added another group with us. This really crammed us in there. Some of that group passed out tracts up and down the road close to the orphanage. Some hung out with the orphans and some painted. It really did work out well and turned out to be a great day. This last shot is from the bus as we were leaving. Totally different from yesterday. Many of the children and moms at the orphanage were waving as we left and tears were shed as we said goodbye. It was hard to leave, especially when we knew we could do so much more.
Please continue to pray for us as we press on. We are getting tired and still have four full days ahead of ministry. Tomorrow we leave for Guanacaste at 6:00 a.m.
in His Love,
Josh
As I told you yesterday, we really hooked the children up with lots of toys and games etc. Today was the day we spoiled the teenage moms. We were able to stop at the two stores on the way to the orphanage and purchase items to make gift bags for them. We filled them with nail polish, lip gloss, body soaps, candy, fluffy little bath sponge thingys, and other things I've been told women like. We gave it to them at the very end before we left and their eyes lit up like a six year old on Christmas morning. It was great to see them smile. We were able to share the Gospel with them and show them Christ through our actions.
We were really overstaffed at the orphanage yesterday. I expressed my concerns to Score yesterday and today they added another group with us. This really crammed us in there. Some of that group passed out tracts up and down the road close to the orphanage. Some hung out with the orphans and some painted. It really did work out well and turned out to be a great day. This last shot is from the bus as we were leaving. Totally different from yesterday. Many of the children and moms at the orphanage were waving as we left and tears were shed as we said goodbye. It was hard to leave, especially when we knew we could do so much more.
Please continue to pray for us as we press on. We are getting tired and still have four full days ahead of ministry. Tomorrow we leave for Guanacaste at 6:00 a.m.
in His Love,
Josh
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