Day 1 in the Jungle

The first full day in the Jungle was amazing!! We have a small hut with 2 rock-hard beds. It was cool waking up to the sounds of the jungle (and Julio's stinking rooster..lol). We had breakfast and quickly went to a village called Timicuro Grande. In each village there is a school house. It is like a meeting hall. The best way I think to describe it is like "Little House in the Prairie" in the jungle. No electricity. Town built around a schoolhouse. One teacher teaching all the grades.

We held a one day VBS. The children flocked to us like little moths to light. The good nature of these people is refreshing. Others taught classes and I lead music. Because of my job, I had the opportunity to move around and visit.


****When we decided to come on this trip, I told God that I wanted to speak for myself. Only with the help of the Holy Spirit, my spanish is firing on all cylinders. My vocabulary needs to improve, but I find myself being used as a translator at times. God is Power****

In the afternoon we went to Los Palmas. We met with the people and gave reading glasses to the people. If all you have is candle light, your reading eyes go quickly. It is such a blessing to give many of these people their first opportunity to see a Bible's words in years! We gave them eyes to see the Word of God, God will give them ears to hear!!! Jessica also had the opportunity to give all the people toothbrushes. She gave a short speech on proper techniques. A toothache with no care can ruin a life. I'm so glad God used her and her desire to fill this need.

I have more to day about this day, but I'll try to keep it in readable snip-its.