A WEEK OF GREAT REWARDS

When the team from our home church Moraine Valley, arrived, some concerns of the violence and problems in Reynosa had us wondering about the week of ministry we had planned. We were determined not to give into the fear that can easily grip our hearts and also balance that with common sense. As we arrived at the site to build, we could see that God had chosen a place that left us all feeling very safe, right next to the bridge and port of entry into Mexico where the military had a post. We completed our four walls the first day and had the house almost complete by the days end on Wed. Thursday we put the finishing touches on the porch and house and had a mini dedication because we had moved all the families beds into the new house and they needed a place to sleep. Marthas husband Guernmo was going to try to get off of work Friday so we could dedicate the house with the whole family so we left to prepare the bags of food we would be giving out on Friday. Beans, rice, oil, sugar and soap was all measured out and put in bags for 150 families. Friday morning 120 families came for food and brought over 100 kids with them. Chuck, Jaimie and Daniel put on thier clown costumes and entertained the kids while Pastor Victor gave a message. While the food was given out, the kids enjoyed the clowns as they made balloons for everyone and Dawn and Charessa gave every child a gift bag of candy and bubbles. We loaded up the rest of the food and drove to the farthest parts of the colonia and gave out the balance of the food and candy. The dedication was at three oclock as we waited for Guernmo, Paula,Theresa and Victor shared about the love of Christ with Martha and before long, her eternal destiny had changed from hell to heaven as she prayed to accept Jesus Christ as her personal Savior, having all her sins placed under the precious blood of Jesus and was born again right before our very eyes. Guernmo wasn't able to get off of work and we still haven't met him, so we pray he will see the difference in Martha and seek the Lord. Thanks for a great week and for giving to the Lord.