Wednesday, August 5, 2009

FBC and Prestonwood - City of Parintins Day 2

Tues Aug 4
 
The mornings are special quiet times; some awake to watch the sun rise while others continue to sway gently in their hammocks.   Individually we spend time in prayer and Bible study or trying to spot pink dolphins.   Now, you might ask us for proof of one of these beautiful animals but they are almost impossible to get a picture of.   (They are not pink elephants.)   I assure you they do exist, if you want to see one, well, we welcome you to come with us next year.
 
 
Once again we headed to the Good Samaritan to share with the beautiful children from the poorer side of town.   Today, David S. shared the plan of salvation using soccer balls to over 300 wide eyed students.   The kids are so loving that Kaylaynn and Laurie could hardly be seen because of all the boys and girls surrounding them with hugs.
 
 
One of the many aspects of going on a mission trip is allowing yourself to step out of your comfort zone and do things that you have to rely on God to help you with.   Doug shared with us his victory over fear of sharing his testimony.   He was able to allow God to use his past to help about 30 gang members make better choices for their future.   What a marvelous Lord we have to equip us when we need it and we know Doug will continue to be used to minister to the hearts of young men.
 
 
Although these kids have very little worldly possessions they are rich in joy and love.   "Lay not up for yourselves treasure on earth where theives can steal but lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven."   As we travel to Lake Carara we know that these experience on the Amazon are treasures in our hearts that one day we can lay at the Shepherd's feet.

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