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First United Methodist Church, Albany, GA

Serving In Puerto Rico
March 30, 2019
Community: Humacao
Partner: Primera Iglesia Bautista de Humacao
Staff: Christian Rivera Gonzalez, Nathan Norman, Maria Garcia

We made it!

by Nathan Norman | March 30, 2019 2:35 PM

We are happy to be safely on the ground in Puerto Rico!  First stop was the beach to eat pinchos (barbeque chicken kabobs).
We made it!

Beautiful Puerto Rico

by Nathan Norman | March 30, 2019 6:30 PM

What a beautiful place to call "home" for the week!

Beautiful Puerto Rico

Taking it all in!

by Nathan Norman | March 30, 2019 6:33 PM

MB is breathing in the fresh tropical air!
Taking it all in!

Preparing

by Nathan Norman | March 30, 2019 6:35 PM

We took a moment to get focused on the mission at hand:  reaching out in love and serving those who God puts in front of us. 
Preparing

But first...

by Nathan Norman | March 31, 2019 9:13 AM

Spending time with the Lord daily sets the foundation for the day. 
But first...

Our partner church!

by Nathan Norman | March 31, 2019 9:18 AM

This week we are here to serve alongside of Primera Iglesia Bautista de Humacao.  We are excited to worship with our brothers and sisters in Christ!

Our partner church!

A Warm Welcome

by Nathan Norman | March 31, 2019 9:51 AM

We received a warm welcome at the local church this morning as George opened the service in prayer. 
A Warm Welcome

Special Music

by Nathan Norman | March 31, 2019 10:13 AM

Jessica and Anne Catherine blessed the church by singing "It Is Well."

Special Music

Group Photo

by Nathan Norman | March 31, 2019 1:00 PM

A quick group photo before we go out to the community for a prayer walk!

Group Photo

Prayer Circle

by Nathan Norman | March 31, 2019 2:23 PM

We took time to get prayed up before going to the community to pray for others. 

Prayer Circle

Praying for Others

by Nathan Norman | March 31, 2019 2:25 PM

We went door to door this afternoon praying for everyone we met and pointing them to the local church.

Praying for Others

Friendly Faces

by Nathan Norman | March 31, 2019 2:27 PM

Randy found a friendly face to share God's love with!
Friendly Faces

Pastor Omar

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 8:26 AM

This morning we spent time with Pastor Omar hearing his heart for the community of Humacao.  He shared how his church was spared from major hurricane damage even when the community was destroyed so that they could reach out and bless the community.

Pastor Omar

Clean up!

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 10:03 AM

Today we started our work project of cleaning up the church building.

Clean up!

Jorge!

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 10:04 AM

George is laser focused on trimming!
Jorge!

Teamwork!

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 10:05 AM

Each classroom is getting painted this week!
Teamwork!

Scraping

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 10:05 AM

The outside of the church is getting prepped for paint also!
Scraping

Pressure!

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 10:06 AM

Pressure washing is fun, and you get cooled off from the Puerto Rican sun!
Pressure!

Prayer for healing

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 10:08 AM

A women came to the church to serve today and had pain in her neck so we stopped to pray for her. 
Prayer for healing

Projects to Ministry Talks

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 3:37 PM

Here George is talking ministry life with Pastor Omar and encouraging each other!
Projects to Ministry Talks

Transforming

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 3:40 PM

The classrooms are transforming!
Transforming

It's hot!

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 3:42 PM

Yeah its warm outside but the job must get done!
It's hot!

Posing

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 3:43 PM

Most of the time we work, but sometimes we stop to pose for the camera!
Posing

Amigas!

by Nathan Norman | April 1, 2019 5:58 PM

We are thankful for the relationships in our group that continue to grow!

Amigas!

Building Relationships

by Nathan Norman | April 2, 2019 10:10 AM

Pastor Omar continues to reach out to each of us individually to build relationships with us!  

Building Relationships

Power!

by Nathan Norman | April 2, 2019 10:12 AM

The Bible says where two or more are gathered in His name, then God is present. This moment says it all!

Power!

Keeping at it!

by Nathan Norman | April 2, 2019 10:58 AM

We are working hard to co plete the painting of the classrooms today!

Keeping at it!

Shelving

by Nathan Norman | April 2, 2019 10:59 AM

Pastor tasked us with putting together a shelving unit!  Us ladies nailed it!
Shelving

Cleaning

by Nathan Norman | April 2, 2019 11:02 AM

We had to remove all of the bars off of the windows to pressure wash them!  ¡Fuerte!
Cleaning

Bob!

by Nathan Norman | April 2, 2019 11:03 AM

Everyone loves having Bob on their team!
Bob!

Cleaning!

by Nathan Norman | April 2, 2019 5:12 PM

There's work for everyone!  Many joyful hands make light work!

Cleaning!

Dining Hall

by Nathan Norman | April 2, 2019 5:13 PM

With the classrooms finished we have moved onto painting the dining hall!
Dining Hall

Frappes!

by Nathan Norman | April 2, 2019 5:14 PM

After a long day of hard week we went out for a sweet treat!
Frappes!

Joy!

by Nathan Norman | April 2, 2019 5:15 PM

We are havent so much fun serving together this week! 
Joy!

Nightly Debrief

by Nathan Norman | April 2, 2019 8:13 PM

Each night we gather together to talk about how we saw God at work, we worship, and spend time in the Word.  God continues to work in and through our team!  We are so thankful for His faithfulness to each of us!

Nightly Debrief

Painting the Bars

by Nathan Norman | April 3, 2019 12:06 PM

We are working today on many projects including painting the bars on the windows.

Painting the Bars

Serving is Fun!

by Nathan Norman | April 3, 2019 12:10 PM

We are having a blast on our missionary adventure this week!
Serving is Fun!

Buffing!

by Nathan Norman | April 3, 2019 12:11 PM

We are also prepping the floor of the sanctuary to buff it.
Buffing!

Final Coat

by Nathan Norman | April 3, 2019 12:13 PM

The fellowship hall is getting the final coat of paint. We are working hard as a team to complete the task!
Final Coat

Hosanna!

by Nathan Norman | April 3, 2019 8:07 PM

The youth performed two songs tonight at the mid-week service!

Hosanna!

Special Music

by Nathan Norman | April 3, 2019 8:11 PM

We were able to do more special music. The congregation loved that we participated in the service!

Special Music

Hand Washing

by Nathan Norman | April 3, 2019 8:16 PM

To show the churches appreciation, we each hand our hands washed be someone in the congregation just like Jesus washed the disciples' feet.
Hand Washing

We are one!

by Nathan Norman | April 3, 2019 8:18 PM

Pastor Omar had all of the Puerto Ricans line up on one side and our team on the other. Then he had them pray over us to show unity between our 2 churches.
We are one!

So many blessings!

by Nathan Norman | April 3, 2019 8:20 PM

We have experienced so much love from the church in Humacao this week!
So many blessings!

UNITY

by Nathan Norman | April 3, 2019 8:22 PM

We are one body because of Jesus' sacrifice for us!
UNITY

Our partners!

by Nathan Norman | April 4, 2019 11:15 AM

After last night's service we took a picture with our new friends!

Our partners!

Final Details

by Nathan Norman | April 4, 2019 11:18 AM

We are putting the finishing touches on the painting project.

Final Details

Organizing

by Nathan Norman | April 4, 2019 11:19 AM

Now that the paint is done we have to put everything back in an organized way.
Organizing

Final Prayer

by Nathan Norman | April 4, 2019 12:47 PM

The project is finished!  We did it!  Now off to pray over the church!

Final Prayer

Final Words!

by Nathan Norman | April 4, 2019 12:50 PM

Pastor Omar hugged each one of us and personally thanked us for coming and serving.

Final Words!

Amigos!

by Nathan Norman | April 4, 2019 12:51 PM

Friends forever?  We think so!
Amigos!

¡La Playa! The Beach!

by Nathan Norman | April 4, 2019 4:44 PM

We had an amazing afternoon enjoy the Puerto Rican beach!  What a perfect afternoon!

 ¡La Playa!  The Beach!

Affirmations

by Nathan Norman | April 4, 2019 9:14 PM

We ended the night by taking time to affirm each other. We shared how we saw God work in and through each other individually!

Affirmations

Our Last PR Meal

by Nathan Norman | April 5, 2019 12:42 PM

After a morning of exploring Old San Juan we had our final Puerto Rican lunch. So many memories, so many laughs!  Now we are headed home!  See you later Puerto Rico!

Our Last PR Meal

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Carolyn Kierce

April 1, 2019 8:53 PM

So proud of you all. I know that you are being blessed as well as being a blessing to your new friends. We are praying for all of you! Numbers 6:24 - 26!

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