Canyon Del Oro Bible Church

We made it to Puerto Rico. Our home away  from home. Nothing like hanging at the beach after our long flight. 

After lunch and getting settled in church we went over the PPM policy and had a small devo to start off our week right. 

We went out today in matching pj's to show the world that when we are in sync with the Lord it shows even in clothing. We even got to talk to a couple of people about why we are here on the island and what God has planned for us this week.  

As we prepare for Sunday service we sing and think how great is our God. The Spirit truly speaks in any language. 

Today we learned about the book of Proverbs and how God's wisdom leads our life. 

 "See how good and how delightful it is for brothers to dwell together in harmony!" 133:1 Psalm 

Sunday service has already begun. All together worshiping God.

All together praying for the work we will be doing during the week.  The church joined in prayer for all the children who will be participating in the camp.

We are making all the preparations for tomorrow, Monday, to receive the children of the community.  We have been making different preparations with great excitement and joy.

We have already begun to receive more than 40 children who will be participating in the summer camp.  We are very excited to be able to start the camp with an excellent group of children.

After a fun day at VBS we helped around the church. We started by helping clean the van. 

We also power washed, helped finish decorating and changed some lights in the church. Its a blessing to be able to help and have God use us where He needs. 

We began our second day all together in prayer.

Today, together with the children we are tracing and painting God's plan.  Based on the Biblical story of Daniel and his friends.  The world may offer many alternatives but only God can show us the true path of blessing.

The rain made us have to move inside to play games but even the rain cannot dampen our spirit and energy. God is still good even in the rain. 

"And He said, Truly I say to you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:3

We continue sharing with the children of the camp. It is a blessing to be able to laugh and learn with children.

During the afternoon today we were working with the Pastor and members of the local church.  We were collecting debris, restoring areas and doing a deep clean.

During the night we took a good time to reflect on God's mission and the work that each of us does.  We are all called by God for a unique and special task.  As long as we keep our eyes focused on Jesus, everything is possible.

We are very happy to start our third day of camp.  With a beautiful sunrise that God has given us we begin this day.

In addition, playing with the children, helping them with their crafts, sharing their Bible classes.  We have spaces to talk with children from the camp-a very nice space that helps us continue sharing with the children.

Today we learned about the story of Esther  and how God used her to save her people. The little ones (corals) made crowns to remind us how God is always with us.  

Through the creation of a bracelet we all explore the sacrifice and meaning of Jesus in our lives.

In the afternoon after VBS we painted the storage chest. We found out that by working together as a team we really can do anything. 

In the evening we were all together with the members of the church at Wednesday service. God spoke to our hearts about the importance of serving but above all with the right motivation. Above all, following the best example in the Bible, which is Jesus.

Today we find a beautiful sun that God gave us.  Today we begin our day exploring the city of Old San Juan.

 "Two are better than one, because they obtain more fruit from their effort. If they fall, one lifts the other. Woe to the one who falls and has no one to lift him! Furthermore, if two lie down together, they will be warm; only one How can it be heated? Only one can be defeated, but two can resist. The three-strand rope is not easily broken!"Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

It has been a wonderful week where we have all worked together as one team.  This week God has increasingly united us as one, in one purpose, in one mission, in one spirit.