In the past few weeks, routine halted. It started when we had our annual conference here for 3 days and no school. Immediately following the conference, I traveled to Puerto Supe with a friend and two people from the home office. We went to spend time with three missionaries there and see their lives in action briefly.
I went without much of an agenda in mind. I didn’t expect to
see their church dedication and baptisms. I loved seeing the dedication of a
church building they’ve been working on for over a year. A recent team finished
up some painting and construction so the local church can begin using the building.
The two women baptized seemed so joyful about their new declaration that
they’re God’s, made new, and devoting their lives to Him. In the dedication of
the building, again, the church seemed freshly committed to following God as
His body and inviting others to join. In what looks like a barren town (a desert),
newness sprang forth.
We four girls spent time by the coast as well. It felt
refreshing to get out and have breakfast by the lighthouse and walk around the
shoreline!
