The day started at 7:30 with breakfast at the hotel. The team then travelled to an orphanage where they got hugs from the girls and were given a tour of the facilities. Because a visit to the women's prison in Bani was postponed, the team went to Nataniel's where Sheri and Lois led a devotion based on a prayer that caused individual introspective and how scripture has spoken to them at various times in their lives.
The afternoon was spent in the area near the Mission Center. The team canvassed the neighborhood passing out food and gospel tracts. They got to see first-hand the living conditions that most in this country endure. An example of this would be a house of 11 extended family members sharing 3 beds. Oh, the man of the house is blind.
While canvassing and meeting with the Reyes family (27 in 2016 to 31 in 2017) from last year's trip some of the guys replaced a "bathroom". It used to be a tarp surrounding a hole in the ground. They upgraded it to a tin enclosure with a door and roof over a hole in the ground.
Supper was hosted by Pastor Anderson, his wife, and 6 children. Their new house is only half complete but they are so proud of it (they used to share 2 rooms). The team enjoyed a delicious meal of beans and rice, salad, chicken, juice, and an awesome plantain casserole.
A trip back to Nataniel's, a quick supper and loading the truck for tonight's film was next. Wilfredo took us to an isolated village a distance up into the hills where we showed the Jesus Film to a nice crowd. The team shared messages and music and hugs followed. Another late night but well worth it.
Team health is good and spirits are high as we crest the mid-point of this year's trip. Emotions can be high and tears have been shed witnessing the plight of those we came to serve but also being humbled by the faith of the believers we come across. The new members are now understanding the greater blessings that come to the supposed "blessers".
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