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We woke up this morning to devotions in Romans 12. It was about being living sacrifices for the Lord.  The rest of the day we would be continually reminded of this decision.  We began by traveling to La Limonada, the getto, to help put up the tin roof at the church, Mount of  Unity, which we helped purchase 50 pieces of tin ($1,000) that will cover about half of the roof on this new church building.  We also began back filling in a wall which is up against the mountain with dirt.  The dropoff was about 15 feet.  We worked along side the pastor and other men from the church and spent the time conversing with our brothers in Christ.  They have an authentic joy and peace about them that is truly inspriational.  One man was 62 years old and worked for 4 hours straight digging without stopping while other men were climbing across the beams of the building.  The work was tiring but a true blessing.

At the same time, some of us got to see Dr. Mohr in his work. It was a long day’s work as we pulled nearly 50 teath in 3 and 1/2 hours.  One women had her last five teeth removed.  Tyler, Drew, Ashley and Preston all got to pull teath. It was a lot of fun.

After the long work every one got to eat the best steak of our lives. This meal that was fit for only a king was made special for us by the pastor and women of the church.   Despite having so little, the people in La Limonada freely give all they do have to make us feel welcome and genuinely appreciated.  Our hearts have grown to love La Limonada and we feel part of this church.  On Monday evening Dan offered words of encouragement that stirred a lot of Amen´s.  On Friday night, we have been invited back and Dave Harris will be preaching.  This church is truely our brothers in Christ.    We have lived Revelations 5 worshiping with other tounges and nations and seen a small glimpse into heaven. 

Before leaving the getto, we stopped at Sarahs home and was welcomed in.  She had been preparing for our visit much of the day.  She is a single mom of seven children.  Her dad left her at a young age, her mom died when she was 12, her husband left her, one son was shot and another son is in prison.  Despite this, she lives in thanksgiving and praising God.  Her faith was sooooo strong.  She makes about $10 per week make shampoo.  Ashley made us aware of several needs upon leaving.  That night we returned to Sarah´s home with new clothes for each of her children as well as money that amounted to over 6 months wages.  She broke down in tears as we did.  We were humbled to be the hands of Christ in helping both orphans and widows this day.

After our bellies and hearts were full we went to the dump.  It was an eye opening and humbling time.  We saw people come out of the trash itself.  People living in cardboard boxes and kids in abandon cars.   They had litterally nothing but radiated with joy.  During the time in the dump, we stopped and prayed for the people.  This was a powerful reminder of ¨To Whom much is given, much is expected.¨ 

We returned home to Hannah´s Hope to play with the children while several went back to La Limonada for more dental work and the Wednesday evening worship service. 

Tyler and Jonathan

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