by Steven Requena | March 11, 2023 9:05 PM
We made it safe and sound! We are so happy to be here. Now we are on our way to the lodging.
by Steven Requena | March 12, 2023 6:00 PM
We started the day by greeting the members of the church and meeting pastor Carlos.
by Steven Requena | March 12, 2023 10:05 PM
What a warm welcome we received from our host church today! We are so privileged to be working together this week.
by Steven Requena | March 12, 2023 10:19 PM
After lunch today we went in to a grocery store to get food supplies for one of the ministries we are having this week. We are so blessed being the tool God is using to provide for his children.
by Steven Requena | March 13, 2023 9:45 PM
After a delicious breakfast at Ericka’s house we were ready for some hard work at our host church. We worked helping to finish and clean the new floor.
by Steven Requena | March 13, 2023 9:48 PM
by Steven Requena | March 13, 2023 9:51 PM
by Brenda Vásquez | March 14, 2023 11:08 PM
This great morning our team delivered some of the bags. We are very excited to see how God shows his love and compassion to some of the people in the community who were blessed with these bags of food.
by Brenda Vásquez | March 15, 2023 12:26 AM
This morning we were able to be a blessing to Patty, one of the church members, by visiting her in her recovery. It was a great way to connect.
by Steven Requena | March 16, 2023 5:00 PM
Yesterday was the last day of ministry at our host church. During the food distribution we met Susana. She is an 80 year old grandma. She shared an amazing testimony with us.
by Steven Requena | March 16, 2023 5:11 PM
by Steven Requena | March 16, 2023 5:19 PM
What a great moment we lived with the ladies from church Jireh. We were able to wash their feet letting them know how much the Lord loves them.
by Steven Requena | March 16, 2023 6:17 PM
As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
Romans 10:15 ESV
by Steven Requena | March 16, 2023 6:32 PM
by Steven Requena | March 16, 2023 11:09 PM
Last night was our last church service at our host church. We had an awesome mission trip. We will never forget what the Lord did this week.
by Steven Requena | March 16, 2023 11:31 PM
Brock had the privilege to give a word of encouragement to the congregation. He spoke about the great commission and our role to be disciple makers.
by Brenda Vásquez | March 17, 2023 12:24 AM
by Steven Requena | March 17, 2023 12:52 PM
Every time there was an opportunity to serve, we took it.
by Steven Requena | March 17, 2023 1:01 PM
Nathan Tate
March 12, 2023 7:59 AM
So glad you guys made it safely! We are praying for Kingdom impact through you and for you!
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