As I briefly expressed in the previous post it's a blessing to be able to apart of God's work and what He is doing down here in Mexico. By simply spending one day here one can easily be overwhelmed by the needs that one is faced with and that one encounters here in Mexico, but at the same time to be able to witness the joy and contentment in those who may have little in the eyes of the world, but are so rich in Christ is amazing and refreshing. Something that was impressed on many of the teams members yesterday, especially those working with the children through the VBS, was the universal language of love. Though we are a group from Canada, and have entered the Latino culture of Mexico, where there are barriers such as the language, we have something greater, and something that goes beyond these physical boundaries which is the love of God. God's love is something that can be communicated in a variety of ways, which can be something as simple as a smile, a touch, sharing of songs, or just simply taking the time to sit down with someone despite the ability to clearly communicate. Yesterday we had the opportunity to express God's love through the hard working of hands by beginning and completing the laying of the foundation of the church building, packing candy bags to be distributed to kids within a nearby community, as well as food hampers which we will have the opportunity to distribute later this week, through playing games, making crafts, and telling stories to the children. Each one of these just as important as the next. Below are just a few pictures to capture some of the moments and experiences of yesterday.
Helping to prepare candy bags.
VBS preparations
The hard job of picking fresh oranges, lemons, and grapefruit.
Pouring the foundation of the church building.
Enjoying some delicious Mexican food.
VBS with the children in Empalme.
Arts & Crafts
Story-time
Games time
Exploring the land of the cacti.
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