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Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Serving In Puerto Rico
June 3, 2023
Community: Canovanas
Partner: Primera Iglesia Bautista de Canovanas
Staff: Jose David Figueroa Rivera, Uziel Santiago

Arrival to Puerto Rico!

by Uziel Santiago | June 3, 2023 11:31 PM

After a delay, we arrived safely in Puerto Rico. It's almost 11pm and we are tired but we are blessed to be here again serving in Puerto Rico!

Arrival to Puerto Rico!

Sunday Worship at PIB Canovanas

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 4, 2023 11:53 AM

 Today we get to serve with Pastor Roberto and the church. It's great to be back here after 2 years and get to worship with our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico and it was communion day.

Sunday Worship at PIB Canovanas

Worshipping together

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 4, 2023 2:29 PM


Prayer Walk

by Uziel Santiago | June 4, 2023 3:21 PM

We walked around the community praying for any who wanted it. We saw God's grace as we prayed over the community.

Prayer Walk

Ice Cream Time

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 5, 2023 5:23 AM

We are at a famous ice cream place called Georgiettis where we are getting some delicious ice cream. It's been a great day.
Ice Cream Time

Roof Work

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 5, 2023 10:10 AM

It's our first day of work projects. We have four houses that we are working on. This one is the house of Samaya and Paola. Their house has suffered damage from Maria and the roof has leaked. Today we start by pressure washing the roof so that then by the end of the week we can seal the roof. Pray for this family as we work alongside them.

Roof Work

Gardening

by Uziel Santiago | June 5, 2023 12:49 PM

We are helping Margie and Teresa clear out their garden. We can see how grateful they are for the work that is being done.

Gardening

Making Connections

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 5, 2023 1:25 PM

One of our groups is working at an elderly home to help with gardening and also talk with our elder folks. We are spending time planting and getting to know our brothers and sisters and hearing their stories.

Making Connections

Spending Quality Time

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 5, 2023 1:27 PM

Another part of our group is spending quality time with our elder folks; praying for them, eating with them and talking about life. We show our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ through our words and actions.
Spending Quality Time

Helping out at the Church

by Uziel Santiago | June 5, 2023 2:42 PM

We helped the church by clearing out dry leaves. The sun was showing us all of it's splendor so we had to make sure we where well hydrated.

Helping out at the Church

Retouching the Church Windows

by Uziel Santiago | June 5, 2023 2:49 PM

The church windows needed new paint. We were very meticulous so that the windows could look better than they did before.
Retouching the Church Windows

Victor and Rosali

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 6, 2023 10:21 AM

Today we are at Victor and Rosael's house. This couple has been married for over 50 years. Today we get to help clean their yard and cut down tree branches that affect their roof. 

Victor and Rosali

House work of Victor and Rosale

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 6, 2023 12:35 PM


Painting classrooms

by Uziel Santiago | June 6, 2023 2:11 PM

Today we started to paint some of the churches school classrooms. We where able to finish three of the classrooms today. We did some pretty good work the finished classrooms looked nice and clean.

Painting classrooms

Getting to Know one Another

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 6, 2023 3:31 PM

Rosalie lived in New York for a long time. Between her English she was able to hold the conversation with Jessica and Mataya who got to know a little bit more about Rosalie and Victor. Mission trips are not just about doing work, but also making connections with people and loving them just like Jesus loved us first.

Getting to Know one Another

Sealing the Roof

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 6, 2023 3:43 PM

Part of our group is continuing the work of yesterday sealing the roof of Silvana and Paola's house.
Sealing the Roof

Tuesday Prayer Service

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 7, 2023 7:00 AM

Tonight we are at church at the prayer service. We are giving testimonies and playing a song for the Church. We are all praying together and worshiping together. God is good!
Tuesday Prayer Service

More Ice Cream!

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 7, 2023 7:01 AM

After the prayer service the church decided to treat us with some ice cream from Baskin-Robbins.
More Ice Cream!

Church Classroom Painting Day 2

by Uziel Santiago | June 7, 2023 11:19 AM

We had a few more classrooms that had to be painted. We were able to get a lot done and finish the classrooms.

Church Classroom Painting Day 2

Finishing what we Started

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 7, 2023 6:58 PM

We started on Monday working at Silvana and Paola's house. And today we get to finish what we started. We are so grateful to be working at this house and getting to love on these people.

Finishing what we Started

Sharing the Love

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 7, 2023 7:16 PM

Before we go back and end our projects, we wanted to give Paola and her mom Silvana a token of our gratitude. It's been a great week and we are grateful for our brothers and sisters in Canovanas.
Sharing the Love

Church Party

by Uziel Santiago | June 7, 2023 9:10 PM

Our host church threw us a farewell party after we had accomplished all the work. They gave us homemade Puerto Rican food to eat. And gave us gifts for a job well done.

Church Party

Time of fellowship together

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 8, 2023 4:39 AM


Baño Grande

by Uziel Santiago | June 8, 2023 3:17 PM

We are at El Yunque and we stopped at a small pond called Baño Grande. It was connected to a small river and the weather was really sunny and windy.
Baño Grande

Juan Diego Creek

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 8, 2023 3:17 PM

After Baño grande we are making our way to a waterfall call Juan Diego Creek. It's always good to refresh ourselves.

Juan Diego Creek

Yokahú Tower

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 8, 2023 3:18 PM

After refreshing ourselves at the Juan Diego Creek waterfall we made our way to the Tower of Yokahú.
Yokahú Tower

Angelito Trail

by Uziel Santiago | June 8, 2023 3:21 PM

We refreshed ourselves at the river at the Angelito Trail. The water was cool and refreshing. We where able to get shade from the sun under the lush vegetation around the river.
Angelito Trail

Finca Girasolero

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 8, 2023 5:12 PM


Old San Juan

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 8, 2023 5:13 PM

After a packed morning and afternoon, we are at Old San Juan for some souvenir shopping and hang out time. 
Old San Juan

Our Final Team Meeting

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 8, 2023 5:14 PM

We are finishing strong by having our final team meeting and affirmations.
Our Final Team Meeting

Buen Provecho!

by Jose David Figueroa Rivera | June 8, 2023 7:23 PM

After an amazing week, we are celebrating by having dinner at an amazing restaurant called "El Platanal" where they have great food like our traditional "mofongo."

Buen Provecho!

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | June 9, 2023 11:57 PM

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