Much of my race has looked like street evangelism, kids ministry, preaching, teaching, etc… As fun as all that is, I really just wanted a good month of practical work where I could get my hands dirty and sweat a little. Oceans Edge ministry came through with that and so much more.
A normal day runs at about 85 degrees with 85% humidity, so the sweating thing happens with out moving a muscle. I get my hands dirty by helping my super artistic and talented team mate Averi paint a beautiful mural on the walls of our ministry location! I have always loved art but have discovered that I enjoy painting more then I had thought.
There are so many people here working to bring God’s kingdom to Jaco which brings a variety of opportunities for us to help out. We have done child care for women who are being taught how to better care for their children and themselves. We have been “life guards” at a surf club that connects the ministry’s with the local town kids. We have visited brothels and talked with prostitutes. We have done night prayer walks around Jaco and felt the drastic shift in atmosphere from day time to night. My parents always told me nothing good ever happens after 11:00 pm.
It has been a huge blessing to be part of a ministry that has made such a huge impact on this small town, and will continue to do so long after my team and I are gone.
With only 4 ministry days left, I am getting super super excited to go back to Wyhoming. Keep an eye out for my final 2 blogs before I close the door on this part of life!
