continuance

so that has pretty much been our week.  working with kids a little and praying tons while wandering the streets of arroyo.  this week has been a tough one for our team as we are still learning the different styles of ministry, continuing to grow as a team as we break down barriers.  i gave a short message on the ride from arroyo today talking about ephesians 4.  you prayer warriors out there can pray that we model our own body of Christ after this chapter.  i think we all feel better about our team after finishing the week strong.  we will head back out there for 1 more week tomorrow.  after that we will head to puerto barrio, guatamala where we will be working with an american contact for a month. 

one thing that i have learned is that no matter where you live or how rich or poor you are, God´s promise to provide all we need has been evident during my stay in the village.  i have gotten used to sharing the land in arroyo with wandering pigs, turkeys, roosters and chickens, ducks, cats, dogs…ect.  i have gotten used to roosters crowing and dogs barking all through the night.  i have gotten used to sleeping in a tent on a hard concrete pad.  i have gotten used to washing my clothes by hand in a sink or a river and taking bucket showers with cold water.  in all this i know that God´s provision is enough.  i know that americans have been blessed but have way more than is necessary but that at the same time are wasteful of the excess that have been given.  i love the archaic way of life down here, it is simple and cheap which is right up my alley.  God is working on me and i am excited about how much more i will resemble Jesus next summer when i get back to the states.  anyways my time on the computer is coming to and end and i have no idea when i will get back on a computer.  i will tell you a few notable firsts.