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Published: October 21st 2008
Today was an amazing day for many reasons. Our team was able to worship at Cristo Rey Lutheran Church in Santa Ana. While the congregation is poor financially; they are definitely not poor spiritually. We were given an amazing welcome and treated like celebrities. They are so grateful that we are here in their country. Taking the time to give of ourselves to not only build houses but build relationships.
The children performed songs and a dance for us. We were able to follow along as best as we could in the Spanish Lutheran liturgy. We may not have known all the words, but it was a familiar service and moving to know it doesn't matter where you are or who you are--Christ is working through all of us. It's hard to put into words the feelings we had at the service. We were called angels. We were asked to pray for the pastor and the church, which we gladly did. We communed together, prayed together and shared God's peace with hugs and handshakes. We marvelled at the children. Well behaved and curious about us. Sneaking smiles with us during the service. We even helped celebrate Pastor Carlos Najera's 60th
Children at Cristo Rey Lutheran
These are some of the smiling faces that greeted at us Cristo Rey.birthday. A joyful day for the congregation.
It was a wonderful experience to meet them, and we were excited to hear several of the congregation members will be building with us on Wednesday!
After church, we traveled by van to Lake Coatepeque. A lake in crater made from a volcano. We made a long descent down to the lake with breath taking views. The lake is completely surrounded by lush green mountains and is absolutely gorgeous. We were able to meet one of the families we will be working with to build their home. A family of four: mom, dad, a 7-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl. A wonderful family. It will be a joy to work alongside them as we help them build their home. We enjoyed time together dining in a patio type structure by the lake, but roughly 50 feet above the ground.
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Megan
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Im the daughter of Julie and im actually in mexico right now studying for the year. My mom is on the trip with you all, so I decided to subcribe to your blog. I went to read the blog today and there is a picture with my mom in it! : ) I love that you put pictures up! keep them coming : ) and if anyone is interested my blog is www.meganinmexico2008.blogspot.com