This morning the team had a later start due to our late night of travel the night before. We enjoyed a leisurely breakfast and then devotions together. Devotions are an essential part of this mission and it grounds us in the work that we do and the intention and purpose for why we do it. Lots of discussion over various topics and singing together. It’s a time to take a breath and reflect on either the day we had or the day ahead.
We discussed the plan for the day and got those details out the way, and then split into our own smaller groups. Each group took the time to find some space to meet every morning for morning devotions. Our group found a nice shady spot and spent more time talking about our topic the Lords Prayer. Our group will be meeting at 6am every morning in that spot and we start our day together then. Following by breakfast and then leaving for the various mission locations at 7:30am.
After some down time at the hotel, our team headed to La Ceibita to participate in the opening ceremony of the newest feeding center. This has been a long time coming and the community has prayed about this day for many years. The old building was in significantly bad shape and needed to come down. I attempted to do a facebook live post sharing the event with folks back home. There are many supporters of our mission back home who have been out here and some who have not. So many people we appreciate that have been part of this process along the way. The feed was a little buggy due to internet issues but I think we got some good material. After lots of discussion and recognition we finally got to open the gate and cut the ribbon for the feeding center. I think it’s safe to say that everyone was so in awe of house beautiful the building turned out. So many people had a hand in the building and so many locals donated time and talents to help build this center. Folks at home helped raise funds, but the community of La Ceibita really came together to raise funds also. They worked very hard with making food and selling food and other things to help get the funds together for this. Its so wonderful to have this partnership and help with creating a sustainable feeding center.
The kids came in and sat down and we had the pleasure of serving them lunch while everyone admired the new building. Lots of time spent chatting with community members, visiting with people and soaking it all in. It was a good day.
After the opening ceremony, we returned back to the hotel to eat dinner, and share and spend time again in devotion. We have been blessed with so much love from this community.
Tomorrow the work begins with clinics, and surgeries, and women’s and children’s health, Vacation Bible School and so much more. Time to rest and get ready for the work week! I can’t wait.
Serving the kids at the feeding center
Kids waiting for lunch!
The women cooked Tamales for us!
At the ceremony for the new feeding center.
Ribbon Cutting
Serving the kiddos lunch
Our team with the community all together
Beautiful view
At devotions together
Side View
Another view of the new building
First view of feeding center
Kids waiting for lunch
The ladies hard at work
My little Girl Valery and I
Cuteness over load!!
