Hey everybody its Kyle. Just wanted to give you an update on the team and how everything is going down here. Today was a great day not only for the team but for the church here in Lanco, the Lord truly blessed us. This morning started off with breakfast at Pastor Neil’s house for the men and breakfast at Jody’s for the women. After breakfast we all meet at the church to start preparing for VBS and begin working on the roof.
Tom and Steve and a couple of the church members Jorge, Pedro, and Hector jumped in with them and they replaced a whole section of the roof. While the guys were working on the roof all the ladies and a few ladies from the church worked very hard to make a traditional American lunch of fried chicken and mashed potatoes with coleslaw and macaroni salad. After lunch we all got hard to work decorating for VBS.
When we finished decorating we hit the neighborhood in full force with two teams to pass out fliers to get as many kids as we could to come to VBS. It was a truly amazing experience to just walk around and see the community and there willingness to try to talk to us.
After we got done passing out the fliers we headed back to the church, leaving it in His hands to see how it would turn out and just like always he didn’t disappoint. VBS started at seven with a full house of kids; it was amazing. All the kids were so excited to be there we put on a mime show and then the real fun began as we all piled into the gym. We set up games and activities. Tonight’s theme was birthdays for all the little girls. The ladies made them cakes and they also helped them make pinatas.
(It was awesome, cause’ there was a grip of kids—like 150—and we ran out of cake. Everything was chaos and the gospel of Jesus Christ was clearly preached to all of them. Amen, amen!—Anthony)
We wrapped up the night with a time of prayer and dinner at Pastor Neil’s house—Gracias Hermana Rhonda—today was truly a blessing. I would like to thank you all for your prayers and your support.
Pray, pray, pray for God’s continued intervention in this trip and specifically for VBS over the next two days. Gracias Piedra Angular Iglesia de Littlerock!
Brother Anthony! We may have ran out of cake for today,…. but yesterday God answered prayers. He did the same with the cake like He did with the fish and bread. We started out with 2 cakes. We had 3 groups of kids. The 2 smaller groups ate a cake and a half. When we realized there was only a half of cake left for the oldest and biggest group of kids Val and I said a prayer! Then went in the kitchen to frost biscuits. We of little faith……. we still had one little piece left after the last kid took a piece!!! It was a miracle!!
- Kelly
What a beautiful display of the human spirit we all share! The people sound wonderful and so like children everywhere. It sounds like everything is falling into place just as you asked in prayer. We are so happy you are enjoying it as much as the brothers and sisters in Lanco. Hugs to all of you (especially Anthony). Love, Grandma & Grandpa D.
So awesome to hear of the amazing things our God has planned! I love how He works everything out. Romans 8:28 (New International Version)
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose.
I will continue to pray for each and everyone of you! Love and miss you all!
So glad to hear all the Lord is doing in Chili. We serve an awesome God who is definitely working through the team! We are praying for your all and for each of the messages Jim gives and all the testimonies and all the work done on the roof and all the cooking! Wow I love the story of the “Cake and 2 Fish” We love you and Miss you! Keep your eyes on Jesus as you run the race set before you. Do not become weary in well doing for in due season you will reap a harvest if you faint not.
Love in Christ
WOW!! Anthony thats AWESOME!!!!-Julie