This week the work load has been slowly regressing and we have been spending more time with this wonderful family. This Tuesday we held a service for the church and the community which was just amazing. The pastor allowed us to play in the church for the first time; so we rented some music equipment and prepared some short messages for the church congregation. It was AMAZING! We played a few songs and gave testimonies in-between songs. It was really nice to bless them other than with construction work. We had Lindsey on piano, Becka on vocals, Tim on guitar, me on bass, Jordan on drums, and another Jordan from the other team on vocals. It was fun. Its been a long time since I played and its funny how God always gives you your passions….. After we did our thing……hahahah we didn’t know but they had a band that was playing too. They had the coolest style ever. It was this Caribbean and Salsa mix of music that made everyone just want to jump around. After they played they wanted us to share a word…..we thought we were finished for the night but they wanted more. Elisabeth said she had something to share but was unsure if it would take up all the time they gave us. It was said earlier that the community didn’t have much to give us and that they wish they could do more for us during our stay. I thought it was amazing that I was studying a particular story that pertained to there comment. 1Kings 17. It’s a story on Elijah. During this time Elijah comes across this women getting water for herself and her son. Elijah ask her to prepare something for him to eat, and she said her and her son have nothing but this small bread and after its gone they will die. Elijah tells the women not to worry but to go and prepare what he ask. She did the task and the story goes on to say that the oil never ran out and neither did the bread. I explained to the people that it isn’t how much they give, but there heart in giving. God knows the sacrifice it takes and He also knows the blessing that will return to the giver. That night I was given an opportunity to speak over the people. I prayed the pray of faith and blessed the families, the church, and the community. It was amazing. I prayed that God would bless them like He did that women and never allow things to run out for their families. I declared health, joy, prosperity, vision, peace, and the manifest presences of God in their community. I ended the pray with a shout knowing that God will do an amazing work in the city. Leaving this Wednesday was not easy. My heart is for these people and the new work they are starting in LaCama. I plan on taking another trip here and partnering with Pastor Carlos in San Lucas for more mission opportunities through our church. There is a great work that has begun here and I want “in” on the action.
Kingdom Come to Guatemala!!!!
