The New Year's weekend was a great break from the routine of the previous three days of VBS, and church building. We all had the opportunity to be apart of different ministries that happen on a regular basis in the area. One of them being a children's program run by Pastor Rafael's wife, Marisela, with the children in Fatima. This is a program that runs twice a week and is a time where the children have the opportunity to be fed both spiritually and physically. Part of our team had the chance to join them this past Saturday, which gave them more of an opportunity to connect with kids from the area.

The other half of the team had the opportunity to join along the train station ministry, which happens in the city of Guaymas. This ministry runs once a week, and is a place for people to come and fellowship. It's an opportunity for the people on Saturday mornings to come together and enjoy a time of singing, hearing God's word, along with opportunity for them to have haircuts, as well as enjoy a meal together. For us it was another opportunity to connect and share with the Mexican people.

The rest of that morning and afternoon we got to spend time at the local markets in Guaymas, as well as got to take on some of the local youth in a game of soccer.
The day and year ended with a wonderful time as a team just reflecting on our time here so far, as well as  reflecting on the past year and sharing the many blessings that we have experienced in our own lives.