After a 15 hour trip to Basconobe with many stops along the way we finally made it. It was a long drive but we mostly had success with the team that we travelled with in getting across the border and through the various checkpoints along the way. One of the vehicles in the caravan was not able to make it across the border due to inspection (they were carrying large quantities of flour and gifts for the pastors in the region). They were finally able to get across the border this morning at 7:30 and arrived around 3 this afternoon.
Cameron and I had a uneventful drive and spent the time playing Nintendo DS, reading and watching Scooby Doo. When we finally arrived at the "compound" where we would be living for the next 6 days we were greeted by Victoria and Jose and a large quantity of food including the most wonderful flour tortillas we have ever had. Cameron stuffed himself silly and wanted to take some to our room for later. We got our beds set up and hit the sack around 11.
After a pretty good night of sleep we were ready to get to doing what we were going to do. After another good meal we did a short devotion and found out that we needed to help dig a pit that was nine feet in diameter and six feet in depth for a water tank that was needed. This seemed like an insurmountable job but there are many people here with a willingness to serve and strong backs. After about four hours of digging we finished for the day with about two-thirds of the job complete. While I dig some digging Cameron was on dirt spreading duty. A little lunch and a little siesta we got set up to host 30 pastors and their families (about 200 people) to celebrate the alliance that has been built up over the past few years. It also gave us the opportunity to serve them dinner and give them gifts. The kids were very excited to receive things that American kids would take for granted and probably wouldn't want.
Cameron has been doing a great job hanging out with the local kids playing tag, soccer and American football. During the party he made balloon animals for the kids and served the families dinner.
Tomorrow we are planning on hosting our first Vacation Bible School and hope to be able to minister to the children in the area.
It has been a tiring but fun day. We are heading to bed for a good night of rest and looking forward to doing what God wants us to do.
Thank you for keeping us in your prayers.
Sheldon and Cameron.
Thank you for keeping us in your prayers.
Sheldon and Cameron.
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