There are
constantly changes. Depending on when you were there last, you will see a lot
of difference from the pictures. As you can see, the sanctuary has been
expanded and now it´s one big room. They recently took down the “storage” in
the sanctuary, and moved it off to the side, and added the front part of the
building to use to feed the children. The pastor and the congregation are
trying to make the “church” the best it can be, but clearly know that the “church”
is the people worshipping and working together for the glory of God.
We (well
the kids) had our first salad using the veggies from the community garden at
the Evangelical Methodist church in Carrillos while we were there. Exciting!
Currently,
60 children on average are receiving a nutritious meal on Sunday and Tuesday-Friday.
The pastor´s wife, Cristiana and some volunteers from the church are taking
turns cooking. Nicole (from NJ) and Stan (from VA) were also there in Nov. to
help serve the children. Stan was mega-famous. Everyone wanted their picture
with him.
My favorite
part was when Kevin (in purple shirt) would not stop following him around. He
wanted to play and just chill out with Stan. Even to the point when we were
meeting with the pastor and all the other kids were running around and making
noise and Pastor James asked them to leave, Kevin quickly took a seat next to
Stan and just sat and waited 20 minutes for the meeting to end.
When Nicole
was on her way to Carrillos and talking to the driver of the van about La
Carpio, he “blessed” her saying it was dangerous, etc. When Nicole arrived in
Carrillos, she told us this story. Stan said yes it´s “dangerous”, you might
just leave your heart behind.
La Carpio
and the children and the people we have met there have touched many of our
hearts. And many of you like Stan and myself, have left part of our heart
there. We are thankful for everything we are blessed with and know that God has
blessed us so that we can bless others in return. God will take your blessings
and multiple them.
Please
continue to pray for the work that God is doing in this place. Blessings and
Happy Thanksgiving!
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