Yesterday afternoon we loaded up the pick up with beds, barrels, a stove, dishes, and everything else Paula had set aside for the Reyes Family. Domingo and Paula have been living with his parents in a tiny little house with their five kids for over a year. They had prayed and prayed for God to provide a small addition for his family to sleep in. Well, we serve a God of MORE THAN ENOUGH! God supplied 100% of the money from one family, to build Domingo a house of their own, not just a small addition ti his dads house. A house they can call their own. WOW! I hope God answers your prayers with more than enough.
So as we gathered around outside their new home, Domingo, Paula and their kids Dora(11), Carlos(10), Louis(8), Elias(7) and Victoria(5) waited expectantly to open the door to see what was inside. The Garcias came as always and provided the worship music. Carmelo, Ruth, Zacharias, and a few neighbors all came to see what was going on. This was a tear filled time of Domingo giving the testimony of how God got a hold of his life several years ago and changed him and his family's destiny that brought them to this very moment. I don't think we will ever really understand just how much we impact peoples lives until we get to heaven. And by we, I mean everyone that supports us every month and prays for us. As is the tradition, Domingo picked up Paula and carried her across the threshold of the house. The kids quickly followed and they were all overcome with emotion as they saw everything that God had provided for them, all beautifully arraigned in the house. New beds, sheets, pillows, and tons of other stuff. I love going overboard and giving as much as they need to get a new start in life.
After we ate a great meal that Paula had prepared, we got to talking about family and marriage, and they admitted that they were not married. After a few minuets of coaxing,Domingo got down on one knee and proposed to the mother of his five kids. Awesome!!! I guess we all get to provide another wedding for another couple. The last one only cost about $500.00 dollars.
As is the case when we build a house, God always brings us someone else with a huge need for a house and yesterday was no exception. Madi who is 10 was at the dedication and kept asking me to come and see her house, where she lives with her Mom and 3 siblings. OMG. Single Mom, 4 kids, holes in the walls, fleas, bugs, critters, dirt floor, no door or windows to speak of. Enough said. Arresselie and her 4 cute kids are getting a house. There is no greater honor than to be Gods hands and feet to the poor and needy people in this world and it's all because of the way God supplies for the ministry through you. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
The transmission in the truck is repaired and we installed it Wed, thanks to Sergio and Onofre. They pulled it out and put it back in and wouldn't take more than $100 from me. So $100.00 in Labor and $900.00 to get it rebuilt = $1000.00. And guess what? some friends from SC donated $1000.00 to the ministry this week. Imagine that, God providing!!!!
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