Day 4: Work Day at Chacocente

Sorry for the delayof the blog...we were all reallllly tired and full of pizza!!! Yesterday was our 2nd full work day at the project. Our family group + Marissa worked on digging up dirt and taking it to the cinder block room that would soon be the kitchen. Once the dirt was there we had to pack it down into a dirt floor. We estimated that it took about 80 wheel barrow s of dirt each day to complete the floor! About 3 hours in yesterday both of our pounders broke so our process was delayed, but we found other means in which to finish! It's really cool how much we've bonded and become so close! We're all working for the same goal and in doing so have made some really great relationships! We're all so proud of each other because we all are working as hard as we can and leaning on each other for support! It's awesome to see God's love through all of us here and how much we've been impacted!

After returning ftom the project, we all showered and drive to Isaac's family's church for worship. When the service began we all started with a hymn. Even though there was a language barrior, we all recognized the song, Seek Ye First. The greatest part was how excited the people were. They were standing, clapping, dancing, and just so happy to be there, to share the love of God. We also knew the song This is the day and sang Sanctuary, as well. Aaron had taught us a song to sing for them in Spanish, so we went up and sang and the people there lit up. The song in English meant: Celebrate in the name of Jesus Christ, Celebrate in the name of love, celebrate in the name of Jesus Christ, my life is for you. The sermon was in Spanish but Isaac was kind enough to translate for us. It was based off of Acts 3:7 (look it up!!) and Isaac'a father talked about how being a true disciple of God wasn't just about giving to the needy or feeding the poor, but also about sharing the love that He gives us. To lead people to God and change their lives. It was a very powerful sermon that toiched us all. After the sermon, Aaron and Sam were called to the front of the church since it was their birthdays. It was a church tradition to give them each a hug, so every single person in the church gave them a hug. The whole service was an hour and 45 minutes but it went by so quickly! We all enjoyed it so much! Then we went to Pizza Hut and ate TONS of Pizza!!! Got back really late and went to sleep... :)

In Christ,

Team Awesome-

Mandy Marn

Mira Singhal

Kallie Kapfer

Amber Netherton

Rachel Brodland

Kevin Boyer

Mark Ripper