Wed - saying goodbye - Salem Baptist Church in Jamaica - July 17, 2010

by Christopher | July 23, 2010 2:22 PM

Today was our final full day of ministry. We were challenged last evening to make sure that we give it our all as we never know how we might be able have an impact even in this last day. The morning of VBS had the largest number of kids of all the days. It was exciting to see so many faces singing the songs that we had been teaching all week long, While most of us were helping with VBS the rest of us got an early start on the painting of the church exterior. The exterior was painted a darker brown to help hide the dirt that would be kicked up from the soccer field across the street. The others continued working on the retaining wall as well. Pastor's wife shared the significance of the tearing down of the wall that had been built by their ancestors who were slaves. The building of the new wall speaks to the liberation from their past and their moving forward. In the evening we had a final Bible Study and closing worship. The worship was a time of sharing thanks for all that God had done for us during the week. Some of the local youth shared their appreciation by giving a key chain gift to each member of the team. They shared that it was all they could afford, but they wanted to express their thanks through some measure. We finished the day by saying good-bye to our new friends with hope of seeing each other again soon.

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DAWN--BLAKE'S MOM

July 22, 2010 7:44 AM

WE HAVE ENJOYED READING THE JOURNAL EVERYDAY AND THE PICTURES ARE GREAT! GOD HAS TRULY BLESSED YOU ALL THE WEEK. IF YOU HAVE A JOURNAL FROM WED. PLEASE SHARE IT. WE MISS YOU BLAKE AND CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR TRIP! HAVE A GREAT TIME THURSDAY AND A SAFE TRIP HOME FRIDAY. LOVE YOU

DAWN--BLAKE'S MOM

July 22, 2010 7:09 AM

DAWN--BLAKE'S MOM

July 22, 2010 7:09 AM

DAWN--BLAKE'S MOM

July 22, 2010 6:56 AM

Dawn Howard

July 20, 2010 7:04 AM

Sounds like your trip is full of ministry opportunties. I hope each of you are doing well. Keep up the good work of spreading the word of God. love each of you God bless

Kathi Davis...Charlie's mom

July 18, 2010 7:26 AM

Hey Charlie...how was the flight...I know you were so nervous? Have a great week. I look forward to seeing you in some pictures now that I found the website. God Bless each of you. Love you.

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