by Connie Mairena | May 21, 2023 11:10 AM
We landed safe and sound. It's day 1 of the amazing week we have ahead. We are ready to serve in the beautiful community of San Fernando.
by Connie Mairena | May 21, 2023 11:15 AM
by Connie Mairena | May 21, 2023 11:21 PM
This morning during services, the whole church prayed over us and over all the ministries happening this week.
by Connie Mairena | May 22, 2023 8:57 AM
We did a spanglish worship service. Brinn and Will used their gifts for the Lord.
by Connie Mairena | May 22, 2023 9:02 AM
by Connie Mairena | May 22, 2023 9:18 AM
In the Sunday School we shared and we learned about the miracle of multiplication, how God used five loaves of bread and two fish to feed 5000 people !
"..they all ate and we're satisfied.."
Matthew 14:20
by Connie Mairena | May 22, 2023 10:44 PM
After hearing Pastor Emanuel and Maricel's testimony, we had the opportunity to pray over them and their ministry.
by Connie Mairena | May 22, 2023 10:48 PM
After we got the supplies we needed, we took some time to pray over each bag and each family who will receive them. We prayed for them to see and feel God's love and care through this ministry.
by Connie Mairena | May 22, 2023 10:51 PM
by Connie Mairena | May 22, 2023 11:03 PM
We were able to visit families and prayed over them! A bag will fulfill a physical need but prayer will get them close to God!
by Connie Mairena | May 22, 2023 11:07 PM
At the construction site, we worked together to set the sewer in the right place for the new bathrooms!
by Connie Mairena | May 24, 2023 2:26 AM
Today was a blessing. We had the opportunity to visit different families of the community and share a little bit about how much Jesus loves them.
by Connie Mairena | May 24, 2023 2:30 AM
Another part of the team stayed behind at the church and did concrete work. Team work makes the dream work.
by Connie Mairena | May 24, 2023 2:32 AM
by Connie Mairena | May 24, 2023 11:06 AM
Everyone had so much fun playing together and hanging out. The church becomes a safe place for everyone-kids and grownups.
by Connie Mairena | May 24, 2023 11:09 AM
We had the opportunity to help Pastora and the children. We had packed those boxes in the States for years but never were able to be part of the joy of kids opening them.
May God bless the hands that give.
by Connie Mairena | May 24, 2023 11:12 AM
After VBS, we went to the community soccer field to play. Some locals came over and we played a match. 5-5
by Connie Mairena | May 26, 2023 3:46 PM
During the last day of Ministry, we had so much with the kids of the community of Sam Fernando, that included some dancing.
by Connie Mairena | May 26, 2023 3:47 PM
We tried to teach how to blow bubbles to small kids, not a success, but they love playing with bubbles and trying
by Connie Mairena | May 26, 2023 3:49 PM
by Connie Mairena | May 26, 2023 3:50 PM
by Connie Mairena | May 27, 2023 5:00 PM
After a day of resting and a week full of service, fellowship, and the Love of Jesus, we are heading home.
Michelle Moore
May 24, 2023 11:17 AM
Thank you so much for the updates and pictures! We really appreciate all you are doing!
Teri Wray
May 24, 2023 6:17 AM
I love all of the updates and photos! Thanks for sharing, I see the love of Christ being poured out! Praise the Lord!
Daniel Harmon
May 23, 2023 4:33 PM
This is awesome! Glad y’all are having a great time serving God
Debbie Roberson
May 23, 2023 11:36 AM
Thank you so much for posting the updates, and particularly the pictures!! We are loving being able to follow along, and really enjoy seeing the work you are doing! Praying for all of you!! - Debbie and Blake Roberson
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