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Center Point Church

Serving In Puerto Rico
November 2, 2019
Community: Mayaguez
Partner: Union Church of Mayaguez
Staff: Jose David Figueroa Rivera, Maria Garcia

We have arrived!!

by Jose David Figueroa | November 2, 2019 11:02 PM

Our Canadian team from Prince Edward Island arrived safely. We took them to eat pinchos and then headed straight to Mayaguez

We have arrived!!

Praying anytime, everywhere!

by Jose David Figueroa | November 2, 2019 11:09 PM

While eating pinchos we met a woman who noticed our shirts and we told her we were missionaries and she asked us to pray for her for support and comfort as she lost her husband a week ago.
Praying anytime, everywhere!

Happy Birthday Jolene!

by Jose David Figueroa | November 2, 2019 11:15 PM

We're always grateful for our teams but we especially love it when they come on their Birthday to serve for the Kingdom of God. 
Happy Birthday Jolene!

Preparing to serve!

by Jose David Figueroa | November 2, 2019 11:19 PM

After an almost 24 hour long trip to get here, our team didn't go to sleep but instead made sure they prepared the hygiene kits for tomorrow's outreach to the homeless.
Preparing to serve!

Time to Worship

by Maria Garcia | November 3, 2019 7:38 PM

Worshipping at Union Church with Pastor Julian Mathews. Pastor Howie messaged was on our identity.

Time to Worship

Worship at PIB of Mayagüez

by Maria Garcia | November 3, 2019 7:43 PM

Pastor Howie preached on resurrection on how it gives us Hope. We were blessed to serve along two different churches today.
Worship at PIB of Mayagüez

Outreach for the Homeless

by Maria Garcia | November 3, 2019 7:53 PM

Were able to ministered to the Homeless, and pray for them. They ate hot meal and desert. Sang to them as well. Donated hygine kits. Pastor Howie gave a them spiritual words. God plans were perfect.
Outreach for the Homeless

Outreach at UPR at Mayagüez

by Maria Garcia | November 4, 2019 9:40 PM

Reaching out to students with Pastor Julian. God's words and love on how and why He die for us with two university students Christian and Kevin. 

Outreach at UPR at Mayagüez

Breaking barriers

by Maria Garcia | November 4, 2019 9:46 PM

School next to PIB Mayagüez church.  Ministering to children on how God breaks barriers and gives you freedom. 
Breaking barriers

Getting ready to work in action

by Maria Garcia | November 4, 2019 9:53 PM

Preparing a house to be painted. Pulling out weeds. Seeing the owner on how God's work was a blessing to all. Sum it in one word Grateful.
Getting ready to work in action

God's presence

by Maria Garcia | November 4, 2019 10:00 PM

Pastor Julian and Pastor Howie assisting an 75 year old lady carry up her bag of grocery up a cliff of stairs. God touched our hearts on service.
God's presence

Puerto Rican traditional music!

by Jose David Figueroa | November 5, 2019 1:34 PM

After an amazing day of outreach coming out of our dinner place we met a music group that showed us a little bit of traditional "Bomba Puertorriqueña"

Puerto Rican traditional music!

Restoring a house Part 1 Inside

by Jose David Figueroa | November 5, 2019 1:37 PM

Today our group is helping Miriam, an elder lady clean the inside of her house. 

Restoring a house Part 1 Inside

Get ready and Go

by Maria Garcia | November 5, 2019 9:17 PM

Preparing to paint and power wash this house, also applying treatment on the roof. God's blessed us with a beautiful day to accomplish His task. 

Get ready and Go

Joyous moment

by Maria Garcia | November 5, 2019 9:22 PM

Team donated an organizer for Miriam's crafts. Amazing moments for her. How grateful she was. She is talented in painting and other creations.
Joyous moment

God's transformation

by Maria Garcia | November 5, 2019 9:25 PM

God's transform this home as He does with our hearts.
God's transformation

Appreciative moments

by Maria Garcia | November 5, 2019 9:32 PM

As we're finishing this home along with the Pastors, Miriam, Irma (sister) and the team its shows the love through our smiles. God's grace is awsome when strength is given.
Appreciative moments

Worshipping Time

by Maria Garcia | November 6, 2019 9:46 PM

Part 1: visited a elderly home singing in both languages. Pastor Howie also gave a reflection to the residents. Prayed over the residents. This resident is 99 years old and blessed with a clear mind. Smiles were priceless. Donated crocheted shawls for the ladies and hygiene items for them all. One of the resident gave his heart to the Lord. How awesome is that.

Worshipping Time

Worshipping part 2

by Maria Garcia | November 6, 2019 9:52 PM

Visited 2nd elderly home and sang to them also in both languages. Donated shawls for the ladies. Pastor Howie also gave a moment of reflection to the residents. God's presence touched their hearts.
Worshipping part 2

Life's Transformation

by Maria Garcia | November 10, 2019 12:38 PM

Sharing their lives stories to a Christian School studies was priceless. God takes our fear into blessings.

Life's Transformation

Obedience to God's presence

by Maria Garcia | November 10, 2019 12:41 PM

Donations given to the community. Praying over their needs. Sharing the Gospel.
Obedience to God's presence

God's Grace

by Maria Garcia | November 10, 2019 12:45 PM

As this home was transformed so was Miriam and Irma. Grateful and appreciated by Miriam who opened her home for the team. Only by the grace of God.
God's Grace

Old San Juan adventure

by Maria Garcia | November 10, 2019 12:49 PM

Last day as they depart back home let this mission be an experience for with God loves, our hearts will always be with love. 
Old San Juan adventure

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Comments

Linda Ledford

November 4, 2019 9:23 AM

Praying from East Tennessee for you all.❤

Janet Ingham

November 3, 2019 3:41 AM

Wonderful Picture!

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