Falling behind on the blog posts, but we will catch you up to speed!
The day after the house build we participated in more local outreach in the community. Wednesday was a particularly heavy day for everyone. We started early in the morning and drove to downtown Tijuana to serve at a food shelter called Padre Chava. When we first arrived we sat in on a catholic mass for the volunteers, shortly after that we were given roles and put to work. On average they serve 700-1000 people from 8-10:30. The system they had was incredible and, everything was fast paced and well run. We had place setting placers, table cleaners, coffee pourers, food runners, scoopers, cup dryers, plate counters, etc! So many people involved; including our group. It was fun, but also kind of stressful. The joy of the volunteers was contagious; it was so cool to see how many people (young and old) were serving and having a great time doing it.
After that we had lunch at Taco Nazo. Per usual the tacos in Mexico are unbeatable and unforgettable. In between seasons where we aren’t here, I dream of these tacos and they did not disappoint anyone! Even some great vegan options for Pastor Andrew!
After lunch we went to an elderly home called “El Refugio”. This was a place where elderly people get dropped off when no one is available to support them. They have 200 residence and 4 volunteer staff. It was a sad place to be and we left with very heavy hearts. While there the kids interacting with the elderly through colouring, nail paint, or just conversation with those who spoke English. Something that struck me was, we had brought a speaker and were playing worship music in Spanish and there were almost a dozen people that just surrounded the speaker and had a look of peace and Contentment. That in that moment they were praising their Father.
Prayer requests
- Pray against the enemy getting a foothold in our students lives.
- For healing and better conditions at El Refugio
- some our leaders have been catching a cold.
- for energy to endure the rest of the week.
- for selflessness among our students
The day after the house build we participated in more local outreach in the community. Wednesday was a particularly heavy day for everyone. We started early in the morning and drove to downtown Tijuana to serve at a food shelter called Padre Chava. When we first arrived we sat in on a catholic mass for the volunteers, shortly after that we were given roles and put to work. On average they serve 700-1000 people from 8-10:30. The system they had was incredible and, everything was fast paced and well run. We had place setting placers, table cleaners, coffee pourers, food runners, scoopers, cup dryers, plate counters, etc! So many people involved; including our group. It was fun, but also kind of stressful. The joy of the volunteers was contagious; it was so cool to see how many people (young and old) were serving and having a great time doing it.
After that we had lunch at Taco Nazo. Per usual the tacos in Mexico are unbeatable and unforgettable. In between seasons where we aren’t here, I dream of these tacos and they did not disappoint anyone! Even some great vegan options for Pastor Andrew!
After lunch we went to an elderly home called “El Refugio”. This was a place where elderly people get dropped off when no one is available to support them. They have 200 residence and 4 volunteer staff. It was a sad place to be and we left with very heavy hearts. While there the kids interacting with the elderly through colouring, nail paint, or just conversation with those who spoke English. Something that struck me was, we had brought a speaker and were playing worship music in Spanish and there were almost a dozen people that just surrounded the speaker and had a look of peace and Contentment. That in that moment they were praising their Father.
Prayer requests
- Pray against the enemy getting a foothold in our students lives.
- For healing and better conditions at El Refugio
- some our leaders have been catching a cold.
- for energy to endure the rest of the week.
- for selflessness among our students
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