Tuesday, July 16, 2013

URUGUAY Update #2


Hello All,

Our first full day turned out to be an amazing day!  Your prayers over the team are definitely apparent.  We were able to lead 3 bball camps throughout the day.  The last two were formal with students.  We led camp and scrimmaged for nearly three hours straight.  Every member of the team is sharing the love of Jesus by action and words.  Some of the guys that were in the camp came by the hotel to spend time with the young guys :o)  The fellowship led to opportunities to share the gospel.  Cody was able to communicate in Spanish and pray with the boys last night!!!  While we feel physically tired as we start this day, we are rejoicing in the Lord for the times we were able to share God's truth in scripture and the gospel "good news".  We are reminded again today that the news is not "good" unless it gets to the people who need it on time.  Our devotion this morning focused on the goal of continuing to renew our minds throughout the day so we are ready with boldness to share today.

In less than an hour we load the bus to head to Cardona.  The work there is not as organized as it has been the last few days.  Flexibility is always important, not only on a mission trip.  :o)  Pray for our openness and patience in the unorganized moments.

Also continue to pray that we will be wholly in the moments that God takes us into.  Lyle and Claren, our missionary friends here is Uruguay, are wonderful.

Include AJ in your prayers for quick recovery.  He has gotten sick over the night.  Sarah, we are loving on him.  Claren is taking good care of him :o)