July 5, 2007
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Argentina Update #3
Yet another week has flown by. We are continuously being blessed over and beyond what we expect…everything from the praise and worship to the conversations to the food, it is amazing to see how God chooses to use the “everyday” miracles, ones that are so plentiful, but can so easily be overlooked, to remind us of His faithfulness to and love for us.
This week started out with our “helping” the construction process at the outpost-carrying buckets of sand, mixing the concrete, carrying bricks, etc. We did have added encounters with animals, to “spice up” our week-parrots, snakes, even some mean dogs (don’t worry, no blood was drawn).Aside from our normal routine, we were able to attend the movie night at the corps, during which Elyse gave a devotional; to teach the Senior Soldier Class/Bible Study, led by Viki; and to unload the truck full of donations (double semi!) for the Escudo Rojo, or Red Shield-thrift store, which we accomplished in a record two hours! We were also able to lead the Sunday School class for 9-12 year olds, the flannelgraph has definitely come in handy (!), and participate in the Sunday Evening Service. Starting yesterday, we have been going to the Escudo Rojo to sort through the piles of donations. You name it, we have it-shoes, dishes, even a full set of lockers…just not too many clothes.
One of the biggest blessings we have encountered has been how quickly and fully we have been allowed into the DeJesus family. We could not have asked for a more loving, more accepting family. We only pray that we can bring even some of that blessing back to them.
The Argentina Interns,
Elyse and Viki
Elyse passing out breakfast following Sunday School
Viki shelving shoes at the Escudo Rojo.
