New Covenant Christian School Class of 2023

This morning we are joining Iglesia Bautista Central de Villa las Lomas for Bible study, worship, and service. Dalton is sharing a message from the book of Matthew about being light. We are blessed to be here sharing this time with the church!

While some of us were at the service, others get to share a word with the children of the church about the power of our words. We love getting to know the kids and that they get to know us.

Today we are hard at work painting Pastora Deborah's church! We are amazed at how good it looks so far and how fast the work is going with so many hands involved. This is the Body of Christ in action!

Today we are pressure washing the roof of a family's home that works at the church. We are happy to be able to serve and help this family with their home. 

In the afternoon we're still painting at the church. We are making really good progress; it already looks new and fresh!

After a long day of work we' re getting some delicious and refreshing Frappes. We're loving all the food we're getting to eat here in Puerto Rico. 

As we return to the church this morning to continue painting, some of us are reaching the high places, some are reaching the low areas, while others are painting the corners with brushes. We are amazed by how quickly the work is getting done!

After lunch a few of us are painting the walls of Pastora Deborah's office. She is ready for a fresh, new look  in the area where she works!

The gate of the church is one of the first things that people see when they walk or drive past. By painting it, the church is more empowered to give the community a good impression that this is a place of restoration and renewal.

Tonight we're at the church's Prayer Service. We're worshiping and sharing testimonies. Renae, Cam and Lilly boldly testified about how God has worked in their lives.

Also at the Prayer Service we're praying over members of the church. They have been a great blessing to us and we're grateful to partner with this community. 

 “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

‭‭Numbers‬ ‭6‬:‭24‬-‭26‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Today we are back at the house sealing its roof alongside Joel, the owner. We are excited to serve alongside him and get to exchange testimonies. We can’t wait to see what God has in store for us for the rest of the day.

This morning we came back to the church for the third and last time. We're getting the final details in some of the walls and fences. We are so thankful to Iglesia Bautista Central de Villa Las Lomas for letting us serve them and all the love they have given us!

We are saying goodbye to the family whose roof we are working on. It’s been an amazing experience getting to know them and share what God has given us with them. 

We have been so blessed this week by Pastora Deborah, the cooks, and the other workers at the church. We prayed over each of them before leaving. Victor even stepped in for a photo!

After a week of hard work we love getting to explore a little bit of the beauty of this island. This morning we're at El Yunque Rainforest visiting some of the trails and waterfalls. 

This afternoon we enjoyed swimming and shopping in Luquillo Beach! Our skin saw a lot of sun today but it was worth it. It was a great way to end our rec day.

Today we are heading home from this beautiful island. To serve here this week has been such a blessing. We have learned so much and are looking forward to sharing our experience with those who support us back home. See you later, Puerto Rico!