Arrived in Ahuchapan

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Hello to all at home. We arrived safely. This hotel is beautiful and very peaceful. We started out our day by attending Cristo Rey Lutheran church. It was a unique experience to be able to worship with the El Salvadorian people. The pastor was very welcoming and very appreciative of us coming. He incorporated his sermon of transfiguration in relating it to how God changes us and gives our hearts the ability to make a difference. It was very moving. I was not the only one with tears in my eyes. It was great to see the youth helping Harold follow along in the service. We were able to take communion also. At the end of the service the youth of the congregation presented each of us with a cross to remember them by. Following the service we went to Pollo Campero which is Like a KFC. Then we drove an hour to our hotel which is isolated up in the mountains. We do not have as much access to a computer where we are at now. We will try to update but if not some are able to send emails through wifi. The sign at the church¨If you want to talk God it is not necessary to have a cell phone. Thank you for correcting my spelling regarding pupusas.

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Photos

The temple
Planning on building a new temple in March because their last one was damaged in the earthquake. It should take about 5 months

quote
To talk to God you don´t need a cell phone.

Patty and Lewis
She was presenting our gifts to the church.

Pollo Campero
El Salvador version of KFC

Comments

[Tiffaney]

sounds fun!
It sounds like you guys are having a great time!

[Whitney]

From the class!
Hello Mrs. Sullivan! We miss you and love you! We liked looking at all the pictures. Austin says the hotel is the coolest. Josh says "I wish you would stay with me Mrs. Sullivan." Have a great time. Kai says we will have 40 mile an hour winds today....enjoy wearing a t-shirt! Love you!!! Me encanta mucho!!!! Adios!

[Kathy Hopkins]

Hello!
Hi All! This is Kathy Hopkins, one of Judy Decker's sisters. I just wanted to say that we are happy to know you are safe in El Salvador and it looks beautiful there! Thank you for the pictures! We will continue to pray for all of you that God will open your hearts to the people of El Salvador and that you will be richly blessed for all you will do while you are there. Hugs to all of you from all of us here in Iowa!

[Kim Shultz]

Message for Ashley from Sydney
Tierra went home tonight. Yeah!!! Went home in a mini van, not a limo. Love - Sydney

[Marcy (Judy's sister)]

Thank you for blogging
Thank you for blogging and keeping us informed that all is well. Judy's family is all thankful to get the blogs that our Mom is forwarding to us. We have you all in our prayers.