Overboard!

God's Creation

Words cannot describe the beauty of what we saw on Friday. Pictures don't do justice, either. But pictures will have to do.

The View Above Ponce

We finished up some work today and headed up to the cross above Ponce, Puerto Rico. Check it out!

The cross high above Ponce

A view from the top of the cross

If you look closely you'll see the letters LAC. This took just over 7 minutes. Bethany almost killed everyone. 

A Divine Encounter

After a hard day’s work yesterday we took a walk to the town square for ice cream. While in the square Nate Bond met a guy named Adrian, and Adrian didn’t have enough money to buy something to eat. A few of us walked over to Burger King (the have BK in Ponce!) with Adrian to minister to him however we could. Just when you feel as though you are in position to minister to someone, God flips the script and beautiful things happen. Nate asked Adrian if he had a bible with the thought in mind that he would give up his own. Adrian said he did have a bible, and he asked Nate to turn to Joshua 1:9, which says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” But Nate didn’t read the verse… because he had it memorized! Joshua 1:9 just so happens to be Nate’s favorite bible verse!

We took some time to pray for Adrian and returned to our dorm. And as we worked today it’s hard not to think about our divine encounter last night and have Hebrews 13:2 floating around in our heads: “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing so some have entertained angels without knowing it.”

Puerto Rico Day 3

Welcome to Day 3! It feels like we just got here! This was our last day of VBS and our last full day of construction on the mission house. The highlight of today's VBS was a visit from the local fireman who cooled everyone off with his hose. It is such a blessing to have the opportunity to minister to the children of Ponce. Work at the mission house today consisted of more work under the house on the floors, and interior walls continue to go up. The work is challenging in the heat, but rewarding when progress is seen.

Tomorrow will be a half day of construction and a fiesta in the local park. Pray that we will finish strong!

The VBS gang taking a break

On our way to explore Ponce

The Ponce Fire Department hoses down the kids!

Water War at VBS!

Tristan joins one of the locals

These three spend most of the day under the house

Drew vs. Spaghetti

Stay Tuned...

Tomorrow's post will feature a video of Drew snorting a spaghetti noodle and pulling it out of his mouth. Seriously.